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Qualcast QSPP51 Instruction Manual

51cm 150cc push petrol rotary lawn mower
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Instruction Manual
IMPORTANT! Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly.
These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best
from your product, ensuring it is assembled correctly and safely. If you need help
or have damaged or missing parts, call the Customer Helpline on 01904 727 500.
51cm 150cc Push
Petrol Rotary Lawn Mower
484346

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  • Page 1 SPP51 51cm 150cc Push Petrol Rotary Lawn Mower 484346 Instruction Manual IMPORTANT! Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly. These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best from your product, ensuring it is assembled correctly and safely. If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, call the Customer Helpline on 01904 727 500.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents General safety warnings Intended use Warning symbols In the box Assemble the lawn mower Preparing to operate the lawn mower Operation Maintenance and storage Troubleshooting Technical data Disposal Getting help Warranty...

  • Page 3: General Safety Warnings

    General Safety Warnings Safety Warnings WARNING! Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. WARNING! Read all safety warnings and instructions designated by the symbol. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
  • Page 4 General safety • 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 lawn mower.
  • Page 5 a) Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refuelling. b) Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add petrol while the engine is running, or when the engine is hot. c) If petrol is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away from the area of spillage, and avoid creating any source of ignition until petrol vapours have dissipated.
  • Page 6 • Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. • Do not mow excessively steep slopes. • Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the lawn mower towards you. • Stop the blade if the lawn mower has to be tilted for transportation when crossing surfaces other than grass, and when transporting the lawn mower to and from the area to be mowed.
  • Page 7 b) Before checking, cleaning or working on the lawn mower. c) After striking a foreign object, inspect the lawn mower for damage and make repairs before restarting and operating the lawn mower. d) If the lawn mower starts to vibrate abnormally, check immediately.

  • Page 8: Intended Use

    Intended Use This mower is designed for domestic lawn mowing only. Use in any other way is considered contrary to the intended use. Compliance with the operation, service and repair, as specified in this handbook, also constitutes essential elements of the intended use. Warning Symbols Please read all of the safety and operating instructions carefully before using this machine.
  • Page 9 Add engine oil. Only refuel with unleaded petrol. Hot surfaces will burn the hands! Warning! The lawn mower’s exhaust gas contains toxic substances. Do not run the engine in closed or poorly-ventilated areas. The blade continues to rotate for a period after the machine is switched off. Do not touch the blade until all the machine components have stopped completely.

  • Page 10: In The Box

    In The Box Parts Main mower deck (with handle attached) Grass collection bag C. Mulching plug D. Side discharge chute Cable clip Tools Spark plug wrench You will also need: - SAE 30 or 4-stroke oil - Unleaded fuel - Funnel If there are any parts missing, please call the customer helpline on 01904 727 500.

  • Page 11: Assemble The Lawn Mower

    Assemble The Lawn Mower WARNING! Always take care when removing the packaging, to prevent damage to you or to the lawn mower. This item requires a two-person lift to remove it from the packaging. Make sure that you have sufficient space to put the lawn mower down. Keep your feet apart so that you have a stable position;...
  • Page 12 Hook the cord Pull the on/off lever and gently pull the rope. Hook it around the guide rope. Grass bag assembly IMPORTANT! Make sure the grass collection bag is in place before starting the engine. Attach the grass bag to the frame by fixing all the plastic hooks. If using the collection function, raise the safety flap and take out the mulching plug, and hook the collection bag onto the mower.
  • Page 13 Attach the cable clips Ensure that the cable clips supplied are used to fix the cable to the handle. STOP! Do not start the engine before putting 500ml of SAE 30 oil into the engine. Failure to do so will result in irreparable damage to the engine and invalidate your warranty.

  • Page 14: Preparing To Operate The Lawn Mower

    Preparing to Operate The Lawn Mower 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. This engine is shipped without oil or petrol; any oil residue is from testing prior to shipping. The engine must be filled with the correct grade of oil and petrol before starting the engine.
  • Page 15 Filling with engine fuel WARNING! Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped. Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area where the engine is refueled or where petrol is stored. Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with skin or inhalation of vapour. CAUTION! Petrol is highly flammable and extreme caution must be taken when handling or working with it.

  • Page 16: Operation

    Operation 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 come to a complete stop. Pull the lever towards the wheel, then move it forward or backward to adjust the cutting height.
  • Page 17 Starting the engine WARNING! Do not operate the machine in enclosed or poorly-ventilated areas, as the exhaust gas contains toxic substances. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from all the moving parts of the machine. The exhaust and other parts of the machine will become hot during use.
  • Page 18 Step 4 - To stop, release the stop/start bar 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 the following procedure to clean and start a flooded engine: A.
  • Page 19 Emptying the grass collection bag 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. Empty the grass debris in to the grass collection bag and refit the bag.
  • Page 20 Mowing with the side discharge When using the side discharge to throw grass, you first need to remove the grass collection bag and insert the mulching plug. Follow the steps below to assemble the side discharge chute: Push the lock button with one hand; Raise the side discharge cover with another hand;...

  • Page 21: Maintenance And Storage

    Maintenance and Storage Storing the lawn mower for short periods After mowing, please follow the actions below prior to placing the lawn mower in storage: - Allow the engine to cool down fully. - Ensure the grass collection bag is empty. - Clean all debris from under the mower deck.
  • Page 22 This mower can be stored vertically to save space: Fold the handle, and fix the quick clamp tightly. Set the cutting height to the top 3 working heights. Location pin Top 3 levels Important! Always drain the petrol before vertical storage. NOTE: Alternatively, adding Briggs &...
  • Page 23 Preparing to re-use the mower Check the oil level before starting the engine to ensure there is sufficient oil, see page 14. Check the spark plug is inserted correctly, see page 24. Fill engine with fresh unleaded fuel, see page 14. Follow starting procedure, see page 15.
  • Page 24 Cleaning or replacing the air filter WARNING! Never run the engine without the air filter element installed: Loosen the fastener (A) that holds the cover (B). Open the cover and remove the filter (C). To loosen debris, gently tap the filter on a hard surface. If the filter is excessively dirty, replace with a new filter.
  • Page 25 Adding the oil Refill with SAE 30 oil or equivalent, i.e. SAE 5W/30, SAE 10W/30). When the dipstick is rested on the filler pipe, the oil level must be between the min. and max. marks on the dipstick. See ‘Filling with engine oil’. Do not overfill. Start the engine and allow it to run briefly.
  • Page 26 Check the washer is still slightly domed to keep the pressure on the bolt and stop it unwinding, keeping the blade firmly secure. Then replace the washer (right way around!) and bolts. Make sure the blade is correctly located, and then firmly tighten the bolt. Do not over tighten.

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    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. The following table provides solutions to common problems encountered with the lawn mower: Fault...

  • Page 28: Technical Data

    Technical Data Property Value Engine type Single cylinder 4-stroke Engine displacement 150cm Engine power 2.2kW/ 2900/min Max. engine speed 2900/min Cutting width 51cm Grass bag capacity Ignition T.C.I Fuel tank capacity 0.8L Oil tank capacity 0.5L Measured sound power level 96 dB(A) Guaranteed sound power level 98 dB(A) K=3dB(A)

  • Page 29: Disposal

    Disposal The lawn mower and its accessories are made of various recyclable materials. Dispose of the lawn mower in accordance with your local recycling regulations. Getting Help Our dedicated UK-based customer helpline is open 7 days a week to assist you with assembly, parts queries and technical support.

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