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Challenge
40cm Petrol Hand Push
Lawnmower
Assembly Manual
Important
- Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly
These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best from
your lawnmower, ensuring it is assembled correctly and safely.
If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, call the Customer Helpline on 01904 727503
prior to returning product to store.
XSS40E
Technical Support & Parts
01904 727503
www.gardenservicecentre.co.uk
August 2016 Rev A
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- Page 1 Challenge 40cm Petrol Hand Push Lawnmower Assembly Manual XSS40E Technical Support & Parts 01904 727503 www.gardenservicecentre.co.uk Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best from your lawnmower, ensuring it is assembled correctly and safely.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety Information .............................3 Warning Symbols ............................3 General Safety ..............................3 Personal Safety ............................3 In the Box ................................4 Parts ................................4 Tools ................................4 Assembly ................................5 Preparing to assemble the lawnmower ......................5 Step 1 ................................5 Step 2 ................................6 Step 3 ................................6 Step 4 ................................7 Customer Helpline 01904 727503 www.gardenservicecentre.co.uk... -
Page 3: Safety Information
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Warning Symbols The following warning symbols appear throughout this assembly manual and indicate the appropriate safety measures you should take when assembly and operating the lawnmower. This symbol indicates there is a danger of serious personal injury or death if you do not observe the warning. -
Page 4: In The Box
In the Box Tools Parts Main mower deck Self-tapping screws Grass collecting Spanner & philips (with upper handle 2pcs bag 1pc screwdriver 1pc attached) Handle tensioning Cable clip 1pc Lower handle knob with nut m8 2pcs Below are not supplied, and you will also need for this mower: - SAE30 or 4-stroke oil - Unleaded fuel - Funnel... -
Page 5: Assembly
Assembly Preparing to assemble the lawnmower WARNING! - Always take care when removing the packaging to prevent damage to you or to the lawnmower. - This item requires a two person lift to remove from the packaging. Make sure that you have sufficient space to put the lawn mower down. -
Page 6: Step 1
Assembly Step 2 Lift the upper handle, and lock in place using the quick release lever and tensioning bolts that are attached to the handle. Ensure the lower and upper handles are firmly connected. Ensure the rope guide is on the right handle, when you stand behind the mower. Step 3 3a. -
Page 7: Step 3
Assembly Step 4 4. Ensure that the cable clips supplied are used to fix the cable to the Lower Handle. STOP! Do not start the engine before putting 400ml of SAE 30 oil into the engine. Failure to do so will result in irreparable damage to the engine and invalidate your warranty. Getting Help Customer Helpline 01904 727503 Our dedicated UK based customer helpline is open 7 days a week to assist you with assembly,... - Page 8 Challenge 40cm Petrol Hand Push Lawnmower Operation and Maintenance Manual XSS40E Technical Support & Parts 01904 727503 www.gardenservicecentre.co.uk Important - Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your lawnmower These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best from your lawnmower, ensuring it is assembled correctly and safely.
- Page 9 Maintenance Schedule ..........................14 Cleaning ..............................14 Cleaning or Replacing Air Filter ........................15 Clean or Replace Spark Plug ........................15 Changing the Oil ............................16 Replacing Cutting Blade ..........................16 List of consumable Challenge parts ......................17 Troubleshooting ..............................18 Technical Data ..............................19 Disposal................................19 Getting Help ..............................19 Guarantee ...............................20 Customer Helpline 01904 727503 www.gardenservicecentre.co.uk...
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Page 10: Safety Information
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining Warnings Symbols The following warning symbols appear throughout this manual and indicate the appropriate safety measures you should take when operating and maintaining the lawnmower. Read instruction handbook before operating this machine. Keep bystanders away. -
Page 11: General Safety
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining General Safety WARNING! - Keep this operating and maintenance manual in a safe place for reference at a later date. - Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. - Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the lawnmower. - Page 12 Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining Operation Safety WARNING! - 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 on wet grass, where feasible.
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Page 13: Maintenance And Storage
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining Maintenance and Storage WARNING! - 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 14: Preparing To Operate The Lawnmower
Preparing to Operate the Lawnmower Step 1 - Filling with Engine Oil IMPORTANT! - The following procedures and adjustments must be performed before the engine is started. Do not attempt to make any of these adjustments while the engine is running. Always use high quality detergent oil classified SAE30 oil (or equivalent eg 5W 30, often termed as 4 Stroke lawn mower oil). -
Page 15: Step 2 - Filling With Engine Fuel
4 Clean up any overflow or splashes of petrol before starting the engine. 5 Tighten the filler cap after filling, finger tight only. NOTE! The Challenge 40cm Hand Push Lawnmower has a maximum fuel capacity of 900ml. Customer Helpline 01904 727503... -
Page 16: Operating The Lawnmower
Operating the Lawnmower Step 1 - Setting the Cutting Height WARNING! - The blade can cause serious injury. Before adjusting the mower height, stop the engine and wait for the mower blade to stop completely. 1 Pull the lever towards the wheel, then move it forward or backward to adjust the cutting height. 2 Move it to any one of the 5 positions for the desired cutting height. - Page 17 Operating the Lawnmower Step 2 - Starting the Engine (continued) 2a Press the primer bulb (A) 3-5 times. When starting a cold engine, press down the primer fully 3~5 times. Pressing the primer button too many times could cause the engine to flood. (too much petrol in cylinder causing hard start) NOTE! When starting a warm engine, the primer does not need to be used.
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Page 18: Failure To Start
Operating the Lawnmower Step 3 - Mowing Failure to start If the engine won’t start after you have operated the starter several times, the engine may be flooded with excess fuel. Use following procedure to clear and start a flooded engine: A. -
Page 19: Step 4 - Emptying The Grass Bag
Operating the Lawnmower Step 4 - Emptying the Grass Bag WARNING! Before removing the grass bag, always stop the engine. - Raise the discharge flap with one hand and remove the grass bag using its handle with your other hand. To maintain safety, the discharge flap will close back to cover the mulching plug, when you release the flap. -
Page 20: Maintenance
Maintenance Storing the Lawnmower for Short Periods After mowing please follow the below actions prior to placing the lawnmower in storage. • Allow the engine to fully cool. • Ensure the grass bag is empty. • Clean all debris from under the mower deck. •... -
Page 21: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Maintenance Schedule WARNING! - Before you tip the lawn mower onto its side, completely empty the fuel tank using a petrol suction pump. - Never turn the mower upside down. - Before commencing any maintenance always disconnect the spark plug Performing routine maintenance correctly on your lawnmower will ensure you get years of trouble free use. -
Page 22: Cleaning Or Replacing Air Filter
Maintenance Cleaning or Replacing Air Filter WARNING! Never run the engine without the air filter element installed. 1. Loosen the fastener that holds the cover. 2. Open the cover and remove the filter. 3. To loosen debris, gently tap the filter on a hard surface. If the filter is excessively dirty, replace with a new filter. -
Page 23: Changing The Oil
Maintenance Changing the Oil Tilt the lawnmower towards the oil filler, have a container ready to catch the oil and remove the dipstick. Once the oil has been emptied, wipe clean any spillages. Refill with 400ml SAE30 oil or equivalent ie SAE5W/30, SAE10W/30). When the dipstick is rested on the filler pipe, the oil level must be between the min and max marks on the dipstick. -
Page 24: List Of Consumable Challenge Parts
NOTE! If you are unsure about performing this operation call our helpline or go to an authorised dealer to change the blade for you. . List of consumable Challenge parts K7TC Spark plug... -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting General Troubleshooting WARNING! - Always switch off the engine and pull the ignition cable before starting any inspection or adjustment work. - If, after making an adjustment or repair to the engine, you let it run for a few minutes, remember that the exhaust and other parts will get hot. -
Page 26: Technical Data
Technical Data Technical Data Table Property Value Engine type Single cylinder 4-stroke Engine displacement 129.2cc Nominal power 1.9kW Engine max. power 2.1kW / 3600 rpm Max. operation engine speed 2900/min Cutting width 40cm Grass bag capacity Ignition T.C.I Fuel tank capacity 0.9L Oil tank capacity 0.4L... -
Page 27: Guarantee
Guarantee Dear Customer, In the unlikely event that your device develops a fault, please contact our customer service department on the telephone number shown below. 1. These guarantee terms cover additional guarantee rights and do not affect your statutory warranty rights. Claims must be accompanied by Proof of Purchase.
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