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- Page 1 P1PE - PETROL LAWN MOWER Models P4100P, P4600SP, P5100SPE Owners Manual P1PE - Position One Power Equipment Issac Way, Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire, SA72 4RW www.p1pe.co.uk Page | 1...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THE ENGINE MANUAL BEFORE FIRST USE OF YOUR LAWN MOWER CONTENTS: INTRODUCTION: SAFETY INFORMATION: KNOW YOUR LAWNMOWER: GRASS CATCHER/DEFLECTOR ASSEMBLY: HANDLE ASSEMBLY: ADJUSTMENT OF CUTTING HEIGHT: PRECAUTIONS: OPERATION: 4 IN 1 FEATURE: GEAR BOX MAINTENANCE: STORAGE MAINTENANCE: TROUBLESHOOTING: DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY: PRODUCT RECYCLING:... -
Page 3: Introduction
INTRODUCTION: Thank you for purchasing a P1PE Lawnmower. This Lawnmower will give you many years of safe and reliable service if operated in accordance with these instructions. Please read and understand this owner’s manual before using your lawnmower, failure to do so could result in personal injury or damage to the lawnmower. -
Page 4: Safety Information
SAFETY INFORMATION: The operator of the machine is responsible for, and has a duty of care in making sure that the machine is operated safely and in accordance with the instructions in this user manual. Keep the manual safe and pass it on if the machine is loaned or sold to another user. Please note the following safety points. - Page 5 Carbon Monoxide Carbon monoxide is a colourless and odourless gas. Inhaling this gas can cause death as well as serious long term health problems such as brain damage. The symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning can include but are not limited to the following; Headaches, dizziness, nausea, breathlessness, collapsing or loss of consciousness.
- Page 6 DO NOT carry out hot work on tanks that have contained fuel it is extremely dangerous. ALWAYS keep work area clean and tidy. ALWAYS clean up all spills promptly using correct methods i.e. absorbent granules and a lidded bin. ALWAYS dispose of waste fuels correctly. Fuelling/De-fuelling (where applicable).
- Page 7 If there are any signs of damage, the damaged item MUST be taken out of service until the damage has been repaired by an electrically competent person. All trailing cables should be routed so as not to cause any kind of trip hazard. NEVER work on or near electricity with wet hands, wet clothing, and wet gloves.
- Page 8 Vibrations (where applicable). Prolonged use of hand held (operated) machines will cause the user to feel the effects of/from vibrations. These vibrations can lead to white finger (Raynaud's phenomenon) or carpal tunnel syndrome. This condition reduces the ability of the hand to feel and regulate temperature, causing numbness and heat sensations and may cause nerve damage and circulatory tissue death.
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Page 9: Know Your Lawnmower
KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER: 1) Upper Handle 2) Lower Handle 3) Engine Control Bar 4) Throttle Control 5) Engine 6) Deck 7) Self-propelled Drive Control Bar (Only Available On P4600SP & P5100SPE) Page | 9... -
Page 10: Grass Catcher/Deflector Assembly
ASSEMBLY OF GRASS CATCHER: A) Insert the grass catcher frame inside the grass catcher bag. B) Hitch the grass catcher bag onto the rear of the lawnmower. C) Pull up the deflector and place the grass catcher bag into place. ASSEMBLY OF THE HANDLE: A) Attach the lower handle to the handle brackets and the upper handle to the lower handle, making sure that all cables run smoothly and do not snag when the handles are folded. -
Page 11: Adjustment Of Cutting Height
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT: A) The cutting height adjuster is located above the rear right wheel. Apply outward pressure to disengage the lever from the rack. Move lever forward or back to adjust the height. HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT: A) Pull the locking levers open on both sides of the handle. B) Adjust the angle of the handle by raising or lowering as required. -
Page 12: Precautions
PRECAUTIONS: A) Always use the lawnmower with the grass catcher and/or deflector in position. B) Always stop the engine before emptying the grass catcher or changing the cutting height. C) Never place your hands or feet under the lawnmower or grass ejection area whilst the engine is running. - Page 13 A) Push the throttle lever all the way forward to the start position or choke position. B) Pull and hold the operators presence control (OPC) lever against the handle to disengage the engine brake. THE ENGINE WILL NOT START, OR CONTINUE TO RUN, UNLESS THE OPC LEVER IS HELD AGAINST THE HANDLE.
- Page 14 SELF PROPELLED FUNCTION: (Models May Vary) A) To engage the self-propelled function push the rear lever forward towards the main upper handle. (NOTE: self-propelled function is featured on P4600SP & P5100SPE Models). Page | 14...
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Page 15: In 1 Feature
4 IN 1: OVERVIEW - MULCHING, SIDE-DISCHARGE & REAR DISCHARGE: MULCHING: Mulching lawn mowers recycle grass clippings by finely cutting and re-cutting the grass concealing cuttings within the standing grass to wilt and decompose thereby feeding the soil. TIPS FOR MULCH MOWING A) Cut your lawn regularly. - Page 16 SIDE-DISCHARGE: NOTE: ONLY RESET WITH A TURNED OFF AND STATIONARY LAWNMOWER & ENGINE A) Lift the rear discharge flap and remove the grass catcher box. B) Mount the mulching wedge (see mulching). C) Lift side flap for side discharge (see pictures 3 & 4). D) Mount the discharge channel for side discharge on the support pin of the rear flap (see picture 5).
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Page 17: Gear Box Maintenance
FOR SIDE DISCHARGE: NOTE: ONLY FIT WHEN LAWNMOWER & ENGINE IS TURNED OFF AND STATIONARY. A) Lift rear discharge flap and fit mulching plug. B) Lift side discharge cover and fit side discharge chute. GEAR BOX MAINTENANCE: A) Check and adjust the drive belt when required. It is important that the drive belt is tensioned correctly. - Page 18 3) Before mowing make sure that the blade and blade fixing screw are securely fastened. When blade requires sharpening this must be done evenly on both sides of the blade to prevent any imbalance. If the blade is damaged it must be replaced. 4) When mowing always wear long trousers and strong safety footwear.
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Page 19: Storage
WARNING: STOP THE ENGINE & UNPLUG THE SPARK PLUG BEFORE ANY REPAIRS OR MAINTENANCE 1) Make sure all nuts, bolts and screws are kept well tightened to keep the lawnmower in a safe operating condition. 2) Never store the lawnmower over winter with petrol still in the tank. 3) Allow the engine to cool down before storage. -
Page 20: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE: WARNING: STOP THE ENGINE & UNPLUG THE SPARK PLUG BEFORE ANY REPAIRS OR MAINTENANCE 1) Carefully read the engine manual for four stroke lawnmowers. 2) Check the oil level regularly and add/replace oil if necessary. 3) Remove grass and dirt deposits from beneath the deck. 4) Oil the wheel bearings and grease the rear drive cogs inside rear wheels annually. - Page 21 BLADE MAINTENANCE: 1) Sharpen the blade every 25 hours of use. 2) Ensure the blade is balanced. 3) Only use approved replacement parts from Genpower Ltd, when replacing the blade. NOTE: Periodically inspect the blade adapter for cracks, especially if you strike a foreign object, replace when necessary.
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Page 22: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING: ENGINE Engine troubleshooting – where necessary all corrective actions should be carried out by suitably qualified persons. If the starter rope becomes disconnected from the rope guide on handle, slowly pull the starter handle out with the OPC lever released to prevent the engine from accidently starting and re-attach to the start guide on upper handle. - Page 23 PROBLEM: ENGINE OPERATES ERRACTICALLY 1) Spark plug is defective. 2) Spark plug gap is incorrect. 3) Air filter element is dirty. POSSIBLE SOULUTIONS: ENGINE OPERATES ERRACTICALLY 1) Fit new, correctly gapped plug. 2) Set spark plug gap to 0.7 to 0.8mm. 3) Clean air filter element.
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Page 24: Declarations Of Conformity
DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY: Genpower Ltd confirms that these P1PE products conform to the following CE Directives; 2006/42/EC Machinery Directive 2004/108/EC EMC Directive 2000/14/EC, Amended by 2005/88/EC Noise Emissions Directive 97/68/EC_2010/26/EC NRMM Emissions Directive Page | 24... -
Page 25: Product Recycling
PRODUCT RECYCLING: We do not offer a takeback scheme for the recovery of Waste Electrical Electronic Equipment (WEEE) & Batteries instead the responsibility to dispose of WEEE and or Batteries is passed onto you by us. So when it becomes necessary to dispose of your machine you must take it to your local Civic Amenity Site. -
Page 26: Warranty
Freight and packing cost. P1PE will refuse any responsibility if the machine was not used for the purpose it was made for or if the operator did not use the machine as described in the operation and maintenance sections of this user manual. -
Page 27: Specifications
SPECIFICATION: P4100P P4600SP P5100SPE Engine Type OHV 4-Stroke OHV 4-Stroke OHV 4-Stroke Engine Size (cc) Fuel Tank Capacity (L) Fuel Type Unleaded Petrol Unleaded Petrol Unleaded Petrol Oil Capacity Oil Type SAE-15W-40 SAE-15W-40 SAE-15W-40 Noise Level dB(A) Rated Speed (rpm) - Page 28 P1PE - Position One Power Equipment Issac Way, Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire, SA72 4RW www.p1pe.co.uk Page | 28...