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Draper 66171 Manual

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PETROL
MOWER
66171/66172/66173
These instructions accompanying the product are the original instructions. This document is part of the product,
keep it for the life of the product passing it on to any subsequent holder of the product. Read all these
instructions before assembling, operating or maintaining this product.
This manual has been compiled by Draper Tools describing the purpose for which the product has been
designed, and contains all the necessary information to ensure its correct and safe use. By following all the
general safety instructions contained in this manual, it will ensure both product and operator safety, together
with longer life of the product itself.
AlI photographs and drawings in this manual are supplied by Draper Tools to help illustrate the operation of the
product.
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information contained in this manual, the Draper
Tools policy of continuous improvement determines the right to make modifications without prior warning.

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  • Page 1 AlI photographs and drawings in this manual are supplied by Draper Tools to help illustrate the operation of the product.

  • Page 2: Title Page 1.1 Introduction

    Commercial copying, redistribution, hiring or lending is prohibited. No part of this publication may be stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any other form or means without written permission from Draper Tools Limited. In all cases this copyright notice must remain intact.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1. TITLE PAGE 1.1 INTRODUCTION......................2 1.2 REVISION HISTORY ....................2 1.3 UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL ................2 1.4 COPYRIGHT NOTICE ....................2 2. CONTENTS 2.1 CONTENTS .........................3-4 3. GUARANTEE 3.1 GUARANTEE ....................... 5 4. INTRODUCTION 4.1 SCOPE......................... 6 4.2 SPECIFICATION ......................6 4.3 HANDLING AND STORAGE ..................
  • Page 4 CONTENTS 10. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 10.1 SPARK PLUG......................21 10.2 LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS ................21 10.3 CLEANING ......................... 21 10.4 ENGINE AIR CLEANER..................... 21 10.5 CLEAN AIR FILTER ....................21 10.6 LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS ................22 10.7 CUTTING BLADE....................... 22 10.8 CUTTING BLADE....................... 22 10.9 BLADE MOUNTING TORQUE...................

  • Page 5: Guarantee

    This guarantee applies in lieu of any other guarantee expressed or implied and variations of its terms are not authorised. Your Draper guarantee is not effective unless you can produce upon request a dated receipt or invoice to verify your proof of purchase within the guarantee period.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    For the cutting of grass lawns. Suitable for medium/large garden lawns up to 500 – 600M . Any other application is considered misuse. 4.2 SPECIFICATION Stock No’s...........66171 ......66172......66173 Part No’s..........LMP404 ......LMP405......LMP406 Displacement..........139cc ......139cc......173cc Engine Horse Power ........3.486hp ......3.486hp....... 5hp Drive type ..........Hand Push ....

  • Page 7: Health And Safety Information

    HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION LAWN MOWER SAFETY WARNINGS LAWN MOWERS ADDITIONAL SAFETY Warning: Keep bystanders away. The engine shall be stopped before carrying out adjustment, cleaning or maintenance. Read user instructions before operating this machine. The lawn mower shall not be operated without either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place. Caution: Do not touch rotating blade.

  • Page 8: Operation

    HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION - On multi-bladed machines, 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 feasible.

  • Page 9: Maintenance And Storage

    HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION shut-off valve, turn the fuel off at the conclusion of mowing. - Go slow when using a trailing seat. Maintenance and storage. - Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. - Never store the equipment with petrol in the tank inside a building where fumes can reach an open flame or spark.

  • Page 10: Health And Safety Information Concerning The Use Of Fuels

    HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION CONCERNING THE USE OF FUELS Fuels are inflammable and explosive. Reduce the risk of explosion and fire by: – Turning off and cooling the motor down before filling the tank with fuel. –...

  • Page 11: Technical Description

    TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 6.1 IDENTIFICATION Stock No.66173 Emergency stop handle. Side discharge flap. Finger nuts. Mulching wedge. Fuel tank. Side discharge chute. Fuel tank cap. Cutting height adjustment. Oil sump cap/dipstick. Grass catcher. Air filter. Pull start handle. Spark plug. Throttle lever. Deck.

  • Page 12: Unpacking And Checking

    Lay the contents out and check them against the parts shown below. If any part is damaged or missing; please contact the Draper Helpline (the telephone number appears on the Title page) and do not attempt to use the machine.

  • Page 13: Assembling The Lawn Mower

    ASSEMBLING THE LAWN MOWER FOLDING HANDLE (FIG.1) FIG.1 Position the lower handle bars adjacent to the mounting bracket. ADJUSTMENT STRUCTURE (FIG.2) FIG.2 The adjustment structure is for adjusting operation height/angle of the main handle to suit the users comfort. Select the most comfortable fixing angle for your particular height (upper handle needs to be fitted to check handle height comfort).

  • Page 14: Mounting And Dismounting The Grass Bag

    ASSEMBLING THE LAWN MOWER MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING THE GRASS BAG (FIGS 5 & 6) To fit: Raise the rear cover and hitch the grass bag on rear of mower. Lower the sprung plastic rear flap to secure the grass bag in position.

  • Page 15: Height Of Cut

    ASSEMBLING THE LAWN MOWER HEIGHT OF CUT (FIG.8) Apply outward pressure to disengage lever from rack. Move lever forward or back to adjust height. There are 5 cutting heights to select and they range from 25 - 75mm. FIG.8 MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING MULCHING WEDGE AND DISCHARGE GUIDE This lawn mower can be retrofitted from its normal function,...

  • Page 16: Lawn Mower Instruction

    LAWN MOWER INSTRUCTION “3 IN 1” OPERATION Setting For Mulching Mower Ensure engine is off and cutting blade is stationary. Raise the rear cover and remove the grass catch bag. Push the mulching wedge into the rear discharge channel (Fig.12). The mulching wedge grip must snap into the opening on the housing (Fig.13).

  • Page 17: Resetting For Side-Discharge Mowing

    LAWN MOWER INSTRUCTION Setting For Side-discharge Mowing Ensure engine is off and cutting blade is stationary. Lift the rear cover and remove the grass catch bag, fit the mulching wedge and close rear cover. Lift side flap for side discharge. Attach the discharge chute for side discharge on the support pin of the side flap (Fig.14).

  • Page 18: Before Starting

    LAWN MOWER INSTRUCTION BEFORE STARTING FIG.17 This machine is not 2 stroke - fuel & oil must not be mixed. This lawn mower is fitted with a air cooled 4 stroke petrol engine. Engine oil should be a high grade ISO VG 100 (SAE 30/10W-40). Important: The engine is supplied without any oil and must be filled before attempting to start.

  • Page 19: Operation Procedures

    LAWN MOWER INSTRUCTION START, RUN AND STOP POSITION FIG.20 (CONTINUED) Standing behind the unit, grasp the emergency stop handle and hold it against the upper handle as shown. Grasp the starter cord handle as shown (Fig.20) and pull up rapidly. Return it slowly to the rope guide bolt after engine starts.
  • Page 28 ©Published by Draper Tools Limited. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical photocopying, recording or otherwise without prior permission in writing from Draper Tools Ltd.

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