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Manual For all 20" Alloy Base Commercial Models Models: SSU797KMC, SSU797HMC...
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Never mow while barefoot or wearing open sandals or thongs. Wear long trousers and heavy shoes Know your controls. Read the owner’s manual carefully. Learn how to stop the engine quickly in any emer-gency Make sure the lawn is clear of sticks, stones, bones, wire and debris. They could be thrown by the blade Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire before clearing blockages, checking, or working on the mower.
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NB. Mowers which have the mulch option will have the mulch Plug fitted into the rear chute of the mower. If when unpacking your new Supaswift lawnmower it is found that there are items missing contact your Supaswift service dealer or agent.
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SETTING UP Preliminary Open the lawn mower cardboard carton carefully folding back the carton top flaps. Lift out the plastic grass catcher components. • Figure 1. With the aid of a second person carefully lift the lawn mower • out of the cardboard carton and place on a level surface. •...
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OPERATION - Mulch Mowers Installing the Mulch Plug With the engine stopped, raise the rear flap of the mower and remove the grass catcher (if fitted). Insert the long right hand side of the mulch plug first into the rear chute of the mower. Refer to figures 7 and 9.
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OPERATION - All mowers To Start the engine Refer to the engine owner’s manual for detailed starting procedure. Ensure that the engine oil is at the correct level and that the fuel tank is full of fresh unleaded Move the throttle control lever to the :- “CHOKE” position (where fitted) - or the “FAST”...
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Muffler Check the condition of the muffler periodically for rust and cracks. Replace if found to be damaged as this can lead to increased exhaust noise. Replace only with a genuine original equipment part. Blades - refer figure 15 Check the condition of the blades and central fasteners at regular intervals, or after striking a solid object, or if the mower begins to vibrate abnormally.
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MAINTENANCE - All mowers Cleaning To ensure safe operation and long life it is recommended to clean the mower after every use. This will prevent corrosion, overheating and fire risk while ensuring ultimate performance. Place the mower outdoors on a flat surface. ...
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− To adjust the clutch spring stretch rotate the thumb wheel (A) on the cable support block (one click at a time). To increase the stretch rotate the thumb wheel (A) in an anti-clockwise direction. To decrease the stretch rotate the thumb wheel (A) in a clockwise direction.
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Note: The pawl must always be orientated so that the side with the large flat face (M) will come in contact with the flat faces inside the pinion gear (N) The orientation is important to ensure that the pawl will drive the pinion gear when the clutch is engaged).
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Raising the cut height and using mulch mowing follows the best practice for nurturing a healthier more attractive lawn with less water usage. BENEFITS FOR YOU Because you mulch as you mow the time and cost savings are also significant: Eliminating raking of leaves before mowing (Mulch mowing picks up and converts fallen Eliminating raking of cut grass.
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The manufacturer warrant that this machine is free from defects in material and workman-ship. This warranty is limited to making good or replacing any part which appears upon inspection by the manufacturer or his agent to be defective in material or workmanship. The warranty for the engine used to power this machine may differ from the warranty for the other components.
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