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Westfalia 82 12 24 Instruction Manual

Westfalia 82 12 24 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual Petrol Lawn Mower Article No. 82 12 24...
  • Page 2 Dear Customer Please familiarize yourself with the proper usage of the machine by reading and following each chapter of this manual, in the order presented. Keep these operating instructions for further reference. This operating instruction contains important details for handling the unit. Please pass it on along with the unit if it is handed over to a third party! Please read all safety instructions! These instructions will make it easier for you to handle the unit and help...
  • Page 3 Overview...
  • Page 4 Overview Front Bump Air Filter Prime Button Tank Cap Height Adjust Handle Safety Lever (Brake Lever) Handlebar Wheel Drive Lever Quick Lock Mechanism Wing Screw Deflector Plate Water Nozzle Starter Handle Oil Dipstick Exhaust Muffler Cover Flap Spark Plug Fill Level Indicator Grass Catcher...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    List of Content Safety Notes ..................Page 2 Assembly ..................... Page 7 Intended Use ..................Page 11 Filling the Lawn Mower with Engine Oil ..........Page 11 Filling the Tank with Fuel ..............Page 11 Before Operation ................. Page 11 Adjusting the Cutting Height ..............

  • Page 6: Safety Notes

    Safety Notes Please note the following safety notes to avoid malfunctions, damage or physical injury:  Carefully read and understand the manual before assembling and operating the machine. Please familiarize yourself with the operating element and the proper usage of the lawn mower. ...
  • Page 7 Safety Notes  Only use the lawn mower in daylight or under adequate artificial lighting.  Remove all objects and obstacles from the lawn. Make sure the surface to be mowed is free from stones, sticks, wire, bones, tree roots or other objects that can be swirled resp.
  • Page 8 Safety Notes  Switch off the engine and remove the spark plug in order to avoid unintended operation, before checking, cleaning or maintaining the machine, after the machine has touched a foreign object. Check the machine for damage and have the machine repaired before operating again, if the lawn mower vibrates excessively.
  • Page 9 Safety Notes  Only fill unleaded regular or premium petrol in the tank and do not use stale petrol. Do not use contaminated petrol or oil/gas mixtures. When adding fuel in the tank make sure dirt and water cannot get into the tank. Only fill fuel up to the level indicator.
  • Page 10 Safety Notes Warning! Warning from throwing parts. Do not mow on very steep slopes. Keep hands and feet away from openings while the machine is in operation. Stop the lawn mower and remove the foreign objects that can be swirled or thrown by the cutting bar.

  • Page 11: Assembly

    Assembly The lawn mower is delivered party assembled with tilted handlebar in order to guarantee safe transport. Hook the cables pulls into the provided holes. For proper assembly note the explanations on the next page. Connect the brake cable pull with the brake lever (6).
  • Page 12 Assembly Brake Lever Handle Bar Wheel Drive Lever 1. Remove the right end of the lever from the hole. 2. Insert the brake cable and the wheel drive cable into their provided holes on the levers. Brake Cable Wheel Drive Cable 3.
  • Page 13 Assembly Mount the frame for the handlebar (7) on the housing by using the wing screws (10) and the M8 screws. For tightening the screws, use a suitable wrench. Adjust the desired height of the handlebar (7) by loosening the quick lock mechanism (9). For adjusting the height of the handlebar, lift up both levers on both sides and move the handlebar (7) in the desired height.
  • Page 14 Assembly Assembling the Grass Catcher Flap the plastic holders on the three sides over the frame. For attaching the grass catcher on the lawn mower, open the deflector plate (11) and hook the grass catcher place. Release deflector plate. The plate will close automatically the grass catcher.

  • Page 15: Intended Use

    Operation Intended Use Use the lawn mower only for its intended purpose, for cutting grass on lawns in private areas. Please observe the national regulations governing noise abatement. The machine is not intended for continuous professional use in public areas, parks, sport ground or farming and forestry spaces.

  • Page 16: Adjusting The Cutting Height

    Operation Adjusting the Cutting Height 1. Adjust the mowing height with the adjusting handle (5). Lift up the chassis for low cutting height and low down the chassis for high cutting height. 2. Pull the adjusting handle (5) slightly in direction to the wheel and engage the pin on the handle to the desired opening.

  • Page 17: Operating The Lawn Mower

    Operation Operating the Lawn Mower Make sure the area to be mowed is free from obstacles and foreign objects. Never mow over obstacles, sticks, tree roots etc. When starting the lawn mower always look at the ground and ahead of you in a distance of approx.

  • Page 18: Lawn Mowing With Side Insert

    Operation 3. Empty the grass clippings only when the engine is switched off. 4. Clean the grass catcher regularly with a hand broom or with moderate water jet and allow the grass catcher to dry thoroughly before using again. Lawn Mowing with Side Insert 1.

  • Page 19: Changing The Cutting Bar

    Operation Changing the Cutting Bar First pull the spark plug cable! If you have to tilt or turn over the lawn mower, e. g. for replacing the cutting bar, we recommend draining the fuel tank in order to avoid fuel spillage. 1.

  • Page 20: Cleaning The Lawn Mower Without Water

    Operation  For space saving storage fold down the handlebar. Loosen the quick locking mecha- nism (9) on both sides of the frame and fold up resp. down the handlebar. Cleaning the Lawn Mower without Water  Before cleaning the lawn mower, switch off the engine and allow the machine to cool down sufficiently.

  • Page 21: Mowing Hints

    Operation Mowing Hints  To not cut the grass blades too low. Do not cut more than one-third of the grass blades, as grass needs to be long enough to absorb sunshine for growing and developing.  Keep the cutting bar as sharp as possible. A blunt blade will not cut but tear off the grass blades.

  • Page 22: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance Switch off the engine prior to maintain the lawn mower and pull the spark plug cable. Always allow the lawn mower to cool down sufficiently. Please mind that the engine, the muffler and other parts are still hot. There is risk of burns. Pull also the spark plug cable If the machine is unattended, when disturbances occur,...

  • Page 23: Oil Change

    Maintenance Oil Change First disconnect the spark plug cable from the spark plug (17). 1. Unscrew the oil drain bolt by using the wrench of the size 12 and turn it counter clockwise. Remove the dipstick from the oil filler neck. Wait until the engine oil has drained out into a suitable tub.

  • Page 24: Air Filter Cleaning

    Maintenance Air Filter Cleaning A dirty air filter will restrict air flow to the carburettor which leads to reduced engine performance. Clean the air filter frequently. Operating the engine with a very soiled or damaged air filter assembly, will allow dirt to enter the engine and this will cause rapid engine wear. 1.

  • Page 25: Cleaning And Storing

    Cleaning and Storing Cleaning and Storing If you intend to store the lawn mower for long time, proceed as follows: 1. Drain the fuel tank. 2. Start the engine and wait until the engine comes to a stop. By doing this, all fuel will be combusted from the lines and the carburettor.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Fault Cause Solution Engine does 1) Safety lever not depressed 1) Depress safety lever not start after 2) No oil (Oil Alert System) 2) Refill oil pulling the 3) No fuel 3) Fill fuel recoil starter 4) No spark on the spark plug 4) If necessary clean or 5) Primer not pushed replace spark plug...

  • Page 27: Maintenance Intervals

    Maintenance Intervals Before After approx. After approx. After approx. each Use 20 hours of 50 hours of 100 hours of operation operation operation Check the engine oil Change the engine oil Check the air filter Clean the air filter Clean the petrol filter Visual Inspection...

  • Page 28: Technical Data

    Technical Data Max. Power 4.4 kW / 6 PS / 4.5 km/h Engine Speed 3000 min Cylinder Capacity 200 ccm Engine Type One Cylinder 4 Stroke Engine Oil Capacity 500 ml Engine Oil Type 10W30 Fuel Type Regular/Premium unleaded Petrol Tank Capacity 1.5 l Spark Plug Type...
  • Page 29 EC-Declaration of Conformity We, the Westfalia Werkzeugcompany, Werkzeugstraße 1, D-58093 Hagen, declare on own responsibility that the product Petrol Lawn Mower Article No. 82 12 24 complies with the basic requirements defined in the European Directives 2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) 2006/42/EC Machinery...
  • Page 30 For this reason, please do not throw it in the rubbish bin, but check with your local council for recycling facilities in your area. Gestaltung urheberrechtlich geschützt © Westfalia 05/13...

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