Assembly; Before Commissioning - Parkside PBAM 224 A1 Operating And Safety Instructions Manual

4. Remove the two fastening hooks (31) using the open-end
spanner 16/13 (b). (Fig. 2a)
5. Inflate all 4 tyres (4 + 7) with a commercially available
foot pump (not included in the scope of delivery) by first
pulling the wheel caps (4a + 7a) off the rim and removing
the cap of the valve. Turn the wheel cap anticlockwise and
pull it off the rim.
The correct tyre pressure is 1.3 bar in the front wheels (7)
and 1.8 bar in the rear wheels (4).
6. Attention - Danger of cutting! Wear protective
gloves!
7. Carefully remove the petrol ride-on lawnmower from the
pallet with 3 other people.
8. Grip the device by the frame - not by the plastic casing!
9. If possible, keep the packaging until the expiry of the
warranty period.
m DANGER
The device and the packaging are not children's
toys! Do not let children play with plastic bags,
films or small parts! There is a danger of choking
or suffocating!

9. Assembly

m WARNING!
Risk of injury and damage!
The use of incorrect spare parts and accessories can lead to
injuries and damage. These could come loose and be flung
away. They can also reduce the power of the product.
- Only use original spare parts and accessories from the
manufacturer. Original spare parts or accessories can be
obtained from your dealer.
- Failure to do so may reduce the power of the product and
parts may come loose.
- Failure to observe this will invalidate the manufacturer's
warranty.
Some parts of the mower come disassembled. For quick and
easy assembly, read and follow the instructions below.
Note!
During assembly and/or for maintenance work, the following
additional tools will be required, which are not included in the
scope of delivery:
• a 1 litre measuring beaker (oil / petrol-proof)
• a petrol canister (5 litres are sufficient for approx. 5 operating
hours)
• A funnel (suitable for the tankʼs petrol filler neck)
• Household wipes (to wipe up oil/petrol residue; dispose of
these at a filling station)
• A petrol suction pump (plastic, available from DIY stores)
• 0.6 l SAE 30 engine oil
• Small hammer
9.1 Fitting the seat (fig. 3)
1. Mount the seat (1) by first tightening the 4 hexagonal
bolts M8x16 incl. washers (i) by hand using the open-end
spanner 16/13 (b).
2. Adjust the desired seating position by moving the seat.
Make sure that you can reach the control levers and the
pedal safely.
3. Now tighten the 4 hexagonal bolts (i) using the open-end
spanner 16/13 (b).
9.2 Fitting the lever for the mowing unit (fig. 4)
1. Fit the lever (11) for the mowing unit using the M4x20
fillister head screw (f) supplied and a Phillips screwdriver
and open-end spanner (7 mm) (not included in the scope
of delivery).
9.3 Fitting the steering column (fig. 5)
1. Insert the steering column with the steering wheel (13) into
the steering socket (32).
2. Make sure that the drill holes are on top of each other.
3. Then knock in the clamping sleeve (e) with a hammer (not
included in the scope of delivery).
9.4 Fitting and hooking in the catch basket (fig. 6)
1. Using a Phillips screwdriver (not included in the scope of
delivery) and the 10/8 open-ended spanner (d) supplied,
first remove the screws (33) on the catch basket (2).
2. Then screw the reinforcement struts (34) to the catch basket
(2).
3. Hold the catch basket (2) with one hand on the catch
basket handle and with the other hand on the holding hole
at the back.
4. Place the catch basket (2) symmetrically on the guide.
When doing so, align the catch basket (2) with the petrol
ride-on lawnmower.
5. Tilt the catch basket (2) slightly forwards with the other
hand so that the front part of the catch basket (2) engages.
6. Now swivel the catch basket (2) back down.
7. Check that the catch basket (2) is correctly seated.
9.5 Checking the ejector chute (fig. 9)
Check the ejector chute (19) for damage and remove grass
cuttings if necessary.
In case of damage, have it replaced by a specialist.

10. Before commissioning

m WARNING!
Risk to health!
Inhalation of petrol/lubricating oil vapours and exhaust gases
can cause serious damage to health, unconsciousness and in
extreme cases death.
- Do not breathe petrol/lubricating oil vapours and exhaust
gases.
- Only use the product outdoors.
Before each commissioning, check the product for the
following:
• Check the fuel system for leakage.
• Faultless condition and completeness of the guards and the
cutting device
• Tight fit of all screw connections
• Smooth running of all moving parts.
GB/IE 11