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Draper 08673 Manual

Self-propelled petrol lawn mower
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SELF-PROPELLED PETROL
LAWN MOWER
08673 & 08674
Please note that model number 08674 is illustrated throughout this instruction booklet.
These instructions accompanying the product are the original instructions. This document is part of the product, keep
it for the life of the product passing it on to any subsequent holder of the product. Read all these instructions before
assembling, operating or maintaining this product.
This manual has been compiled by Draper Tools describing the purpose for which the product has been designed, and
contains all the necessary information to ensure its correct and safe use. By following all the general safety instructions
contained in this manual, it will ensure both product and operator safety, together with longer life of the product itself.
All photographs and drawings in this manual are supplied by Draper Tools to help illustrate the operation of the product.
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information contained in this manual, the Draper Tools
policy of continuous improvement determines the right to make modifications without prior warning.

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  • Page 1 All photographs and drawings in this manual are supplied by Draper Tools to help illustrate the operation of the product.

  • Page 2: Title Page

    Commercial copying, redistribution, hiring or lending is prohibited. No part of this publication may be stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any other form or means without written permission from Draper Tools Limited. In all cases this copyright notice must remain intact.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 2.1 CONTENTS TITLE PAGE 1.1 INTRODUCTION ....................... 2 1.2 REVISION HISTORY ......................2 1.3 UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL’S SAFETY CONTENT ..........2 1.4 COPYRIGHT © NOTICE ....................2 CONTENTS 2.1 CONTENTS ........................3 WARRANTY 3.1 WARRANTY ........................4 INTRODUCTION 4.1 SCOPE ..........................5 4.2 SPECIFICATION .......................

  • Page 4: Warranty

    This warranty applies in lieu of any other warranty expressed or implied and variations of its terms are not authorised. Your Draper warranty is not effective unless you can produce upon request a dated receipt or invoice to verify your proof of purchase within the warranty period.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    This petrol lawn mower has been designed for the cutting of grass lawn areas in private houses and gardens. Any other application is considered misuse. 4.2 SPECIFICATION Stock nos........................08673 / 08674 Part nos........................LMP510 / LMP530 Displacement .......................... 173CC Engine horse power ........................

  • Page 6: Health And Safety Information

    HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION 5.1 LAWN MOWER SAFETY WARNINGS LAWN MOWERS ADDITIONAL SAFETY Warning: Keep bystanders away. The engine shall be stopped before carrying out adjustment, cleaning or maintenance. Read user instructions before operating this machine. The lawn mower shall not be operated without either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place. Caution: Do not touch rotating blade.
  • Page 7 3. Operation. – 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 in wet grass, where feasible. – Always be sure of your footing on slopes.

  • Page 8: Health And Safety Information Concerning The Use Of Fuels

    HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION 4. Maintenance and storage. – 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 9: Technical Description

    TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 6.1 IDENTIFICATION (24) (23) (22) (8) (10) (21) (11) (20) (19) (18) (17) (12) (15) (16) (13) (14) (1) Drive lever (9) Water nozzle (18) Engine oil cap (2) Engine operation lever (10) Fuel tank cap (19) Height adjusting handle (3) Control panel (11) Spark plug boot (20) Grass collection bag...

  • Page 10: Unpacking And Checking

    Lay the contents out and check them against the parts shown below and on page 9. If any part is damaged or missing, please contact the Draper Help Line (the telephone number appears on the Title page) and do not attempt to use the product.

  • Page 11: Preparing The Lawn Mower

    PREPARING THE LAWN MOWER 8.1 ASSEMBLING THE HANDLE – FIGS. 1–4 Fasten the lower handle section (5) to the main lawn mower motor/body (7) by using the two bolts and two small knobs (26) on each side. Fasten the upper handle section (4) to the lower handle section (5) by using the two bolts and two large knobs (25) on each side.

  • Page 12: Attaching The Cable Clips

    PREPARING THE LAWN MOWER 8.2 ATTACHING THE CABLE CLIPS – FIGS. 5–6 (27) Fix the connection cable (6) to the handle with the cable clips (27). 8.3 ASSEMBLING THE GRASS COLLECTION BAG – FIGS. 7–8 Clip the plastic clips over the metal frame of the grass collection bag (20).

  • Page 13: Assembling The Grass Collection Bag Onto The Lawn Mower

    8.4 ASSEMBLING THE GRASS COLLECTION BAG ONTO THE LAWN MOWER – FIGS. 9–10 Lift the rear discharge cover (21) with one hand and hook in the grass collection bag (20). Release the rear discharge cover (21) to secure the grass (21) bag (20) in position.

  • Page 14: Filling With Oil And Checking The Oil Level

    PREPARING THE LAWN MOWER 8.7 FILLING WITH OIL AND CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL – FIGS. 13–14 Caution! 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. To prevent engine damage, the engine is shipped without oil or petrol.

  • Page 15: Filling With Engine Fuel

    8.8 FILLING WITH ENGINE FUEL – (10) FIG. 15 Warning! Petrol is highly flammable and extreme precaution must be taken when handling or working with it. Keep out of reach of children. Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped. Do not smoke or allow flame or sparks in the area where the engine is refuelled or where petrol is stored.

  • Page 16: Installing The Control Panel

    PREPARING THE LAWN MOWER 8.11 INSTALLING THE CONTROL PANEL – FIGS. 18–21 Put the control panel (3) on to the upper handle section (4) and pass connection cable (6) through the hole in the dashboard. Fit connection cable (6) to engine operation lever (2). Fix the panel on the upper push rod with screws (28).

  • Page 17: Operating The Lawn Mower

    Note: If you have a flat battery, then follow the FIG. 22 procedure detailed below for 08673, and start the mower by using the recoil starter handle. For 08673, push the priming bulb fully 2–3 times. Take the pull cord starter and maintain it against the upper handle.

  • Page 18: Maintenance

    10. MAINTENANCE 10.1 MAINTENANCE – FIGS. 26–31 Regular inspection and cleaning reduces the necessity for maintenance operations and will keep your mower in good working condition. The motor must be correctly ventilated during operation. Avoid blocking the air inlets and vacuum the ventilation slots regularly.
  • Page 19 Replacing the blade 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 be inspected once a year. Warning! Before you remove the grass collection bag, stop the engine and wait until the blade stops completely.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    Spark plug is defective. Replace spark plug. Cutting blade is worn or Replace it by contacting damaged. Draper or service agent. Fuel tank is empty. Refill with fuel. Engine may be flooded. Remove plug and dry. Machine vibrates in use.

  • Page 21: Explanation Of Symbols

    12. EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS 12.1 EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS Pay more attention to the Warning! operator’s hands and feet to avoid injury. Caution! Fuel is flammable, keep fire away. Engine hot. Danger! Do not use this machine on slopes greater than 16.7°. Risk of flying debris.

  • Page 22: Disposal

    13. DISPOSAL 13.1 DISPOSAL – At the end of the machine’s working life, or when it can no longer be repaired, ensure that it is disposed of according to national regulations. – Contact your local authority for details of collection schemes in your area. In all circumstances: •...
  • Page 23 NOTES – 23 –...
  • Page 24 ©Published by Draper Tools Limited. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical photocopying, recording or otherwise without prior permission in writing from Draper Tools Ltd.

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