EINHELL GE-TM 102 B&S Original Operating Instructions page 23

R → Reverse
The further you press the accelerator, the faster
the speed.
Note: Only change the driving direction (forward/
reverse) once the vehicle has come to a stop.
Note on driving: Set the switched off mower unit
to the highest level before setting off .
Replacing the light bulb (Fig. 50)
Open the engine hood. To change the light bulb
(18 W), twist the connector (Item m) counter-
clockwise.
6.1 Mowing
Only use a sharp blade that is in good condition.
This will prevent the grass blades from fraying
and the lawn from turning yellow.
Try to steer in straight lines for a nice, clean look.
The swaths should overlap each other by a few
centimeters in order to avoid stripes. For optimum
mowing results we would recommend that you
plan your path with left-hand turns only.
Keep the underside of the mower housing clean
and remove grass build-up. Deposits not only
make it more diffi cult to start the mower; they
decrease the quality of the cut and make it harder
for the equipment to bag the grass. Always mow
along inclines (not up and down). You can prevent
the lawn mower from slipping down by holding a
position at an angle upwards. Select the cutting
height according to the length of the grass. If ne-
cessary, mow a number of times so that you never
cut more than 4cm of grass in one go.
Switch off the engine and pull out the ignition key
and spark boot plugs before doing any checks on
the blade. Keep in mind that the blade continues
to rotate for a few seconds after switching off . Ne-
ver attempt to manually stop the blade. Regularly
check to see if the blade is securely attached,
is in good condition and is sharp. If the contrary
is the case, have the blade sharpened or repla-
ced. In the event that the blade strikes an object,
immediately switch off the lawn mower and wait
for the blade to come to a complete stop. Then
inspect the condition of the blade and the blade
mount. Replace any parts that are damaged.
Starting mowing
Important. Be sure to observe the safety ins-
tructions.
1. Start the engine. Important: Observe all the
information on operation contained in this ma-
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nual.
Note: For detailed information on starting the
engine, refer to the enclosed manual from Briggs
& Stratton.
Important.
If you actuate the ignition key again while the
engine is running, you will damage the starting
system.
2. Place the speed lever in the "Hare" position.
3. Set the mower unit to the highest possible
position.
4. Start the mower unit.
5. Release the locking brake. Slowly actuate the
drive lever (forward). Adjust the cutting height
and driving speed to the grass you are going
to mow.
Note:
•
For optimum mowing results with thick, high
grass, use a low speed.
•
Switch off the mower unit whenever you re-
verse.
•
Switch off the mower unit and set it to the
highest position before crossing over any
obstacles.
Level indicator for the grass basket
The grass basket is supplied with a sensor which
emits a signal tone to tell you when the grass bas-
ket is full. Switch off the mower unit whenever the
signal sounds (Section 6 Mower unit switch). Do
not let the grass basket get too full as it will clog
the ejector chute.
6.2 Emptying the grass basket (Fig. 38)
Important. Never open the grass basket when
the mower unit is running.
1. Apply the locking brake.
2. Pull the release lever for the grass basket
(Item 2) up and out of the holder.
3. The grass basket can now be emptied with
ease.
4. Close the grass basket. Ensure that the grass
basket is fully closed again.
5. Slide the release lever back into the holder
again.
6. Resume mowing, having regard for the safety
instructions as you do so.
Cleaning the ejector chute
The ejector chute can become clogged if you
mow wet grass or if you drive too fast when mo-
wing (Fig. 25/Item 18). Please follow these inst-
ructions in order to remove a blockage:
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