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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
PETROL LAWN MOWER
WARNING!
Read this manual carefully before using your lawn mower
and keep it in a safe place for future reference.
Hotline:1300 418 640
Monday/Friday: 9.00am to 4.30pm
Saturday: 9.00am to 3.00pm
Email: service@actionspares.com.au
Model
GM A46
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  • Page 1 Model GM A46 OPERATOR’S MANUAL PETROL LAWN MOWER WARNING! Read this manual carefully before using your lawn mower and keep it in a safe place for future reference. Hotline:1300 418 640 Monday/Friday: 9.00am to 4.30pm Saturday: 9.00am to 3.00pm Email: service@actionspares.com.au...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    GM A46 Operating Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT PARTS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS INTENDED USE SAFETY INFORMATION ASSEMBLY PREPARING THE ENGINE ADJUSTMENT OPERATION MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE TROUBLESHOOTING WARRANTY...

  • Page 3: Description Of Product Parts

    DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT PARTS As shown in Fig. 1 Throttle lever 10. Front wheel Upper handle 11. Deck Engine start handle 12. Spark plug cap Rope guide 13. Fuel tank cap Rear flap 14. Throttle control cable Grass catcher 15. Lower handle Oil filler cap and dipstick 16.
  • Page 4 DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT PARTS Check the delivery parts As shown in Fig. 2 Carefully remove the lawn mower from its packaging and check as the following parts are complete: Fig. 2 Main mower deck (with upper handle) Grass catcher filter Grass catcher upper cover Grass catcher handle Grass catcher lower case...

  • Page 5: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Engine type Single cylinder 4-stroke Engine displacement 144.3 cc Nominal power: 2.4kW @3100rpm Engine speed 3100rpm Cutting width 46cm Grass catcher capacity Ignition Fuel tank capacity 800ml Oil tank capacity 400ml TORCH/F5RTC Spark plug type Net weight 28kg Fuel recommendations UNLEADED FUEL (PETROL), 90 OCTANE OR BETTER - Do NOT use E10 or Ethanol...

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION Description of Symbols Symbols are used in this manual to attract your attention to possible risks. These safety symbols and their explanations must be fully understood. The warning themselves do not prevent the risks and can not be a substitute for proper methods of avoiding accidents. Warning symbols WARING! To reduce the risk of injury all users must read the operator’s manual before using the lawn mower.
  • Page 7 SAFETY INFORMATION Warning! The lawn mower exhaust gas contains toxic substances. Do not run the engine in closed or poorly ventilated areas. Throttle positions indicator STOP, SLOW and FAST. Rated sound power level. Australian Regulatory Compliance Mark. Safety instructions Training 1.
  • Page 8 SAFETY INFORMATION On multi-bladed lawn mowers, take care as rotating one blade can cause other blades to rotate. Operation Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect; Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light; Avoid operating the equipment in wet grass, where possible;...
  • Page 9 SAFETY INFORMATION have come to a complete stop and, where a key is fitted remove the key: Whenever you leave the lawn mower; Before refueling; 21. Reduce the throttle setting during engine shut down and, if the engine is provided with a shut-off valve, turn the fuel off at the conclusion of mowing;...

  • Page 10: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY 2. Fix the upper handle to the lower handle (J) with cup head square neck bolts (I) and fixing locks (H). Fig. 4 Fig. 5 Tidy the cable throttle control Fig. 6 Fix the cable throttle control cord to the handle with the cable clip (K). Fig.
  • Page 11 ASSEMBLY Keep the carry handle (D) in line with Fig. 7-2 its corresponding opening on the grass catcher upper cover (C), then insert it into the upper grass catcher upper cover (C) and fix it with self tapping screws (G). (Fig. 7-2) Put the grass catcher upper cover Fig.

  • Page 12: Preparing The Engine

    PREPARING THE ENGINE Checking the engine oil level and filling with engine oil As shown in Fig. 9 WARNING! Fill up the mower with 0.5L 4-Stroke oil (we recommend Bynorm 4 stroke lawn mower oil) before you start the engine for the first time. Failure to fill the engine with oil will void your warranty.
  • Page 13 PREPARING THE ENGINE Filling with engine fuel As shown in Fig. 10 CAUTION! USE FRESH UNLEADED FUEL (PETROL), 90 OCTANE OR BETTER – Do NOT use E10 or Ethanol blends. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days. Never mix oil with petrol. WARNING! Do not fill the fuel tank over the bottom of the fuel tank's neck.

  • Page 14: Adjustment

    ADJUSTMENT Setting the cutting height As shown in Fig. 11 WARNING! Adjust the cutting height only when the engine is switched off and the spark plug lead has been removed. 1. The cutting height is centrally adjusted with cutting height adjusting handle. Different cutting heights can be selected.

  • Page 15: Operation

    OPERATION Start and stop the engine WARNING! The blades begin to rotate as soon as the engine is started. WARNING! Do not operate the lawn mower in enclosed or poorly ventilated areas as the exhaust gas contains toxic gases. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from; 1.
  • Page 16 OPERATION To stop the engine As shown in Fig. 14 Move the throttle lever to the stop position. Fig. 14 STOP To clear a flooded engine NOTE! If the engine won’t start after you have tried several times, the engine may be flooded with excess fuel .
  • Page 17 OPERATION Mowing guide 1. Walk, never run, be very careful when mowing uneven or rough ground. 2. Mow across slopes, never up and down. 3. Be careful when changing the direction of the mower on a slope. 4. Do not mow excessively steep slopes. 5.

  • Page 18: Maintenance And Storage

    MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE Maintenance schedule Performing routine maintenance correctly on your lawn mower will ensure you get years of trouble free use. The following maintenance schedule is recommended: 12 hours of use 24 hours of use 36 hours of use Air filter clean Clean...
  • Page 19 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE Maintenance of the air filter As shown in Fig. 16-17 Ensure the air filter is clean and in good condition. A dirty air filter will restrict air flow to the carburettor, reducing engine performance. If the mower is used in a dusty environment the air filter should be checked frequently.
  • Page 20 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE Replacing the blade bar For safety reasons you should only ever have your blade bar sharpened, balanced and mounted by an authorised service centre. For optimum results it is recommended that the blade bar should be inspected once a year. WARNING! Before you remove the grass catcher, stop the engine and wait until the blade stops completely.
  • Page 21 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE Storing the lawn mower for short periods The lawn mower can be stored for short periods of time (less than 15 days) without performing any storage maintenance. Before placing the lawn mower into storage always carry out the following: 1.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Fault/malfunction Cause Remedy Screws are loose Check screws Noisy while run- ning, lawn mower Blade fasteners are loose Check blade fasteners vibrates heavily Blade is unbalanced Replace blade bar Throttle lever at wrong Move to the correct position position Spark plug is defective Replace spark plug Engine does not...

  • Page 23: Warranty

    WARRANTY WARRANTY This product is covered by a 1 year parts and labour warrant against manufacturing defects. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.

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