Mowing Procedures - LAWN STAR LSM 4540 L Operating Instructions Manual

FUELLING & OILING
Refer to the enclosed Engine Operating & Maintenance Instructions for details.
This product is equipped with a 4-stroke engine which requires 600 ml of engine oil to be filled in the
separate oil sump. Do not start the lawnmower before ensuring it has been filled with the right amount of
correct grade oil. Do not over-fill. Check engine oil level before starting engine (Fig.11 No.3). Use SAE 30
engine oil. Use clean, fresh regular lead-free petrol with a minimum of 87 Octane rating. Always refuel the
lawnmower outside in a well ventilated environment. Do not smoke! Always stop the engine and allow it to
cool for 2 minutes before refuelling. Do not light any flames while refuelling. Wipe off any fuel that may
have spilled. Start the engine away from the place where it was refuelled. Ensure the tank cap is tightened
properly.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
STARTING AND STOPPING THE ENGINE
Refer to the enclosed Engine Operating & Maintenance Instructions for details.
1. Move the throttle control lever all the way forward to the START position (Fig. 5).
2. Push primer bulb 5 times to prime.(Fig. 11)
3. Pull the starter cord (Fig.6) sharply until the engine runs. Wait one or two seconds between repeated
pulls.
4. Let the engine run for 10 seconds then set the throttle control lever to the RUN position (Fig.5).
5. To stop the engine move the throttle control lever all the way back to the STOP position and wait for the
engine to stop (Fig.5).

MOWING PROCEDURES

The ideal time to mow your lawn is in the cooler late afternoon. The grass is dry and the sensitive new cut
area is not exposed to direct sun.
Start mowing at the edge of the lawn and work your way away from it (Fig.7).
Cut your lawn at the same height most of the time. Adjust the cutting height (Fig.2 No.2) based on the
weather. If your lawn is getting a lot of water you can cut a little closer. If the temperature is high and things
are dry, allow the grass to grow a little longer so that the soil retains more moisture and the roots will
penetrate deeper into the soil in search of this moisture.
Tall and thick grass should be cut in multiple passes with the mower set at different heights.
Best results are achieved with regular mowing. Do not let the grass grow too long between mowings and do
not set the cutting height too low as this will scalp the lawn.
Avoid cutting wet grass as this is potentially dangerous and will block the discharge chute.
Ensure that the blades are sharp. A sharp blade makes a nice clean cut. A dull blade shatters the leaf and
impairs the healthy growth of your lawn.
To improve the appearance of your lawn, alternate your cutting pattern.
CAUTION
Allow the motor to reach maximum RPM before cutting grass. Do not start the engine in tall grass.
Periodically clean the under side of the mower chassis with a brush. Built–up grass cuttings become
corrosive when they decompose and will promote rust. Do not use water to clean. Wear gloves.
REPLACING THE CUTTING BLADE – Part No M-256-00
Disconnect the lead from the spark plug and turn the mower on its side. Hold the cutting blade firmly with
one hand and loosen the centre bolt with the spanner provided by turning it in an anti-clockwise direction
(Fig.8). Remove the bolt, spring washer, blade washer and blade. Inspect and replace damaged or worn
parts. Re-assemble in the reverse order and ensure the bolt is securely tightened.
ENSURE THE BLADE IS CORRECTLY ASSEMBLED AND TIGHTENED, AND THAT THE
MOWER IS RETURNED TO ITS NORMAL POSITION BEFORE USING.