Sabo 53-PRO M VARIO Operator's Manual page 35

1 Introduction ....................................................................................................... 2
2 Explanation of the rating plate affixed to the machine ..................................... 2
3 Explanation of the pictograms .......................................................................... 2
4 Explanation of the symbols ............................................................................... 2
5 Proper use ......................................................................................................... 3
6 General Safety Guidelines for the hand-held rotary lawnmower (petrol) ......... 3
General safety instructions................................................................................... 3
Preparatory measures ......................................................................................... 3
Handling.............................................................................................................. 4
Maintenance and storage..................................................................................... 5
7 Description of components ............................................................................... 6
8 Preparation ........................................................................................................ 6
Raise the handlebar (Illustration A1 + E1 + W2 + W4 ) ................................... 6
Handle starter assembly (Illustration L1 ) ............................................................. 6
Adjusting the cutting height (Illustration I + I1 ) ................................................... 6
Adjusting handle height (Illustration W3 ) ............................................................. 7
Before using the lawnmower for the first time.................................................. 7
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Filling with oil (Illustration Y1 ) ............................................................................. 7
Filling with fuel ..................................................................................................... 7
10 Starting the engine (Illustration A + D + E ) .................................................. 7
11 Switching off the engine (Illustration F + A ) .................................................. 8
12 Emergency stopping ......................................................................................... 8
13 Movement drive ................................................................................................. 8
Operating the rear wheel drive (Illustration G ) ..................................................... 8
Adjusting the speed (Illustration H ) ..................................................................... 8
14 Mowing .............................................................................................................. 8
Mowing on slopes ................................................................................................ 8
Checking the oil level ........................................................................................... 8
Checking operating safety.................................................................................... 8
Time restrictions .................................................................................................. 8
Tips on caring for your lawn ................................................................................. 8
Mowing (Illustration M ) ....................................................................................... 8
Mulching ............................................................................................................. 8
What is understood by the term mulching? ........................................................... 8
How is the perfect grass blade cut achieved? ....................................................... 9
15 Service intervals ................................................................................................ 9
16 Care and servicing of your lawnmower ............................................................ 9
Cleaning (Illustration A + O ) ............................................................................. 9
Storage ............................................................................................................... 9
Collapsing the handle (Illustration B4 ) ................................................................ 9
Transporting and securing the equipment (Illustration N + N4 ) .......................... 9
Maintenance of the blade ................................................................................... 10
Sharpening and balancing the blade (Illustration Q ) .......................................... 10
Replacing the blade ........................................................................................... 10
Servicing the front wheels .................................................................................. 10
Servicing the rear wheel drive (Illustration R ) .................................................... 10
Servicing the drive ............................................................................................. 10
Changing the drive V-belt................................................................................... 10
17 Servicing the engine ........................................................................................ 10
Oil change ......................................................................................................... 10
Cleaning and replacing the air filter (Illustration W ) ........................................... 11
Checking the spark plug (Illustration Y ) ............................................................ 11
Correct winter storage of the engine (or when not used for a long period of time) 11
18 Troubleshooting .............................................................................................. 11
19 Technical data ................................................................................................. 12
Engine .............................................................................................................. 12
Mower ............................................................................................................... 12
Sound power level ............................................................................................. 12
Vibrations ......................................................................................................... 12
Sound pressure level ........................................................................................ 12
20 Original spare parts ........................................................................................ 12
Declaration of Conformity ................................see the back, after the last language
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