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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
PETROL LAWNMOWER
EN
PPLM-18140
OWNERS MANUAL
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  • Page 1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. PETROL LAWNMOWER PPLM-18140 OWNERS MANUAL...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION/INTENDED USE CONTENTS This manual has been produced by Parker Products This Petrol lawn mower has been designed for cutting Ltd. and should be kept with the product and lawn areas in private house and hobby gardens. WHAT'S IN THE BOX ................4-5 referenced for operation, maintenance and DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT PARTS .........
  • Page 3: What's In The Box

    WHAT’S IN THE BOX WHAT’S IN THE BOX SMALL MULCHING PLUG GRASS BAG FIXING KNOBS (SOMETIMES PRE-INSTALLED) LOWER HANDLE LARGE FIXING KNOBS UPPER HANDLE CABLE SECURING CLIPS USER MANUAL SPARK PLUG WRENCH PUNCTURE PROOF WHEELS SIDE DISCHARGE CHUTE...
  • Page 4: Description Of Product Parts

    DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT PARTS DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT PARTS SOFT GRIP HANDLE HANDLES STARTER ROPE HANDLE UPPER HANDLE FIXING KNOB BRAKE LEVER (RED) DRIVE LEVER (BLACK) HEIGHT BRAKE LEVER ADJUSTMENT HANDLE ROPE GUIDE LOWER HANDLE FIXING KNOB FUEL PRIMER FUEL TANK CAP AIR FILTER ENGINE OIL FILLER CAP FRONT CARRY HANDLE...
  • Page 5: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT REMOVE SPARK PLUG LEAD BEFORE NEVER REFUEL WHILE THE ENGINE IS PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLING AND OPERATING MAINTENANCE RUNNING Description Of Symbols. Symbols are used in this manual to attract your attention to possible risks. The safety symbols and the explications which accompany them must be RISK OF INJURY.
  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TRAINING • OPERATION Stop the blade(s) if the lawnmower has to be tilted for transportation • WARNING - petrol is highly flammable. when crossing surfaces other than grass, and when transporting • Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and the •...
  • Page 7: Assembly

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ASSEMBLY • • Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of Go slow when using a trailing seat. WHEEL ASSEMBLY WHEEL ASSEMBLY the discharge opening at all times. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE • Never pick up or carry a lawnmower while the engine is running.
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY LOWER HANDLE ASSEMBLY UPPER HANDLE ASSEMBLY ROPE GUIDE ATTACHMENT CORD CLIP ATTACHMENT Fasten the lower handle to The device by using two Unfold the upper handle and fix it to lower handle by Attach the rope guide to the right hand side upper Fix the connection cord to the handle with the cord bolts and two small knobs on each side.
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY ACCESSORY SETTINGS BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY ACCESSORY SETTING This lawn mower has four functions, these functions can be converted by changing the accessory setting. Please refer to the following chart for setting requirements. The chart indicates which accessory is required for the desired function.
  • Page 10 ASSEMBLY BAG TO MOWER ASSEMBLY MULCHING PLUG ASSEMBLY DISCHARGE CHUTE ASSEMBLY THIS PAGE HAS INTENTIONALLY BEEN LEFT BLANK Lift the rear discharge cover with one hand Remove the grass bag. Push the Lift the side discharge cover with one hand and hook in the grass bag.
  • Page 11: Pre-Operation

    PRE-OPERATION PRE-OPERATION CAUTION! THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES AND ADJUSTMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED BEFORE THE ENGINE IS STARTED. CHECK OIL CHECK OIL CHECK FUEL DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MAKE ANY OF THESE ADJUSTMENTS WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. CAUTION! To prevent engine damage the engine is shipped without oil or petrol. The engine must be filled with the correct grade of oil and petrol before starting the engine.
  • Page 12: Engine Starting Procedure

    ENGINE STARTING PROCEDURE ENGINE STARTING PROCEDURE If the engine won’t start after you have operated the starter several times, START/STOP LEVER PRIMING THE ENGINE SECURING THE STARTER ROPE the engine may be flooded with excess fuel. TO CLEAN A FLOODED ENGINE PRESS X5 •...
  • Page 13: Operation

    OPERATION OPERATION CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT STOPPING THE ENGINE Release the engine start/stop lever, it will return to its Initial position and the engine will automatically switch off. 75mm 25mm The cutting height is adjusted with the cutting height adjusting handle. Pull the handle out and select the desired cutting height.
  • Page 14 OPERATION MOWING Select your required setting. Start the engine and allow it run, and set it to required speed. Keep a firm grip on the upper handle with engine stop/start lever and drive lever(clutch lever) closed and walk along with it self-propelling to start mowing.
  • Page 15: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE CLEANING MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE GENERAL CLEANING Performing routine maintenance correctly on your lawnmower will ensure you get years of trouble free use. Please keep this manual safe for future reference. It is recommended that the following maintenance schedule is adhered to. This will ensure the lawn-mower operated correctly and is safe to use.
  • Page 16 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SPARK PLUG MAINTENANCE CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL • • Once the engine has cooled , twist off the spark plug. 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. •...
  • Page 17 MAINTENANCE BLADE REPLACEMENT FOR SAFETY REASONS YOU SHOULD ONLY EVER HAVE YOUR BLADE SHARPENED , BALANCED AND MOUNTED BY AN AUTHORISED SERVICE WORKSHOP. FOR OPTIMUM RESULTS IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE BLADE SHOULD BE INSPECTED ONCE A YEAR. WARNING! You will need garden gloves (not provided) and a spanner wrench (not provided) to remove the blade.
  • Page 18: Storing Your Mower

    STORING YOUR MOWER TRANSPORTING YOUR MOWER STORING THE LAWNMOWER FOR SHORT PERIODS TRANSPORT The lawnmower can be stored for short periods of time (less than 15 days) without performing any storage maintenance. Before placing the • Empty the petrol tank lawnmower into storage always carry out the following: •...
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Screws are loose Check screws Blade is blunt Sharpen blade Uneven mowing Loud while running, Blade fasteners are loose Check blade fasteners Cutting too low Adjust height machine vibrates heavily Blade is unbalanced Replace blade Blade is worn...
  • Page 20: Specifications

    Description & Function: Having been type examined to the requirements of the directives by: Petrol Lawn Mower TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Model/Type: TUV SUD Product Service GmbH. PPLM-18140 Zertifizierstelle, Ridlerstrafse 65, Drive Type Self-propelled Grass Catcher 80339 Munchen, Germany Half plastic box...
  • Page 21 PPLM-18140 WWW.PARKERBRAND.CO.UK May 2018 Rev 1.0...

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