Parkside PBAM 224 A1 Operating And Safety Instructions Manual page 19

Check before each commissioning,
• whether the cutting tool and the entire cutting unit (mowing
blade, blade coupling, blade brake, mounting bolts, mowing
unit housing) are in perfect condition. Particular attention
must be paid to secure seating, damage and wear.
• whether the tank cover is screwed on tightly.
• whether the tank and fuel-carrying parts as well as the tank
cover are in perfect condition.
• whether the safety devices are in perfect condition and
function properly.
• whether tyres (air pressure, damage, wear) and frame are
in perfect condition. Screw connections must be checked
for tightness. In particular, all maintenance work listed in
the maintenance schedule under the heading "Before each
commissioning" must be carried out.
Replace defective parts and all other worn and damaged parts
before using the device. Illegible or damaged danger and
warning information on the device must be renewed.
If necessary, consult a specialist dealer.
Fuel and oil
NOTE!
Risk of damage!
If incorrectly stored or undrained fuel is used, the carburettor
may become clogged or engine operation may be affected.
- Put unused fuel in an airtight vessel and store it in a dark,
cool room.
- Use only designated and approved vessels for the transport
and storage of fuel.
10.1 Folding the body up (fig. 7)
1. Move the gear shift (14) to position N, the speed lever
(12) to the tortoise position and the cutting height
adjustment (3) to position 5.
2. Remove the plastic handles.
3. Remove the anti-tilt pin (g). To do this, you must remove the
safety splint (h).
4. Fold the body upwards.
10.2. Fill up with engine oil and connect battery
cables (fig. 8 + 9)
m Attention!
The engine does not come with oil in it. Therefore,
ensure that you add oil before starting it up. Use
multigrade oil (SAE 30) for this purpose. The oil
level in the engine must be checked each time
before mowing.
1. Fold up the body as described in 10.1.
2. Open the oil tank cover (22) and fill the tank with oil (SAE
30) using the funnel (27). Note the max. filling capacity.
3. Then close the oil tank cover (22) again.
4. Connect the battery connection cable (24) to the engine
connection cable (24a) (fig. 9).
5. Fold the body back down and screw the plastic handles
(14), (12) and (3) back on. When folding down, pay
attention to the positioning of the ejector chute (19), the
gear shift (14), the speed lever (12) and the cutting height
adjustment (3) (see fig. 7).
12 GB/IE
6. Insert the anti-tilt pin (g) and secure it with the safety splint
(h).
7. Engage the catch basket (2).
m DANGER!
Risk of fire and explosion!
When filling, fuel may ignite and even explode. This leads to
severe burns or death.
- Switch off the engine and let it cool down.
- Keep heat, flames and sparks away.
- Only fill up with fuel outdoors.
- Wear protective gloves.
- Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
- Start the product at a distance of at least 3 m from the fuel
filling point.
- Watch out for leaks. If petrol is leaking, do not start the
engine.
m WARNING!
Risk to health!
Inhaling petrol/lubricant vapours may lead to severe health
damage, loss of consciousness and, in extreme cases, to
death.
- Do not inhale petrol/lubricant vapours.
- Only use the product outdoors.
NOTE!
Product damage
Using the product without or with too little engine and gear oil
can result in engine damage.
- Fill with petrol and oil before commissioning. The product is
supplied without engine and gear oil.
NOTE!
Environmental damage!
Spilled oil can pollute the environment permanently. The liquid
is highly toxic and can quickly lead to water pollution.
- Fill/empty oil only on level, paved surfaces.
- Use a filling nozzle or funnel.
- Collect drained oil in a suitable container.
- Immediately wipe up any spilled oil carefully and dispose it
according to local regulations.
- Dispose of oil as per local regulations.
10.3 Filling up with petrol (fig. 1)
m Attention!
The petrol ride-on lawnmower is delivered without
petrol. It is therefore essential to fill with petrol
before commissioning. Use Super E5 / E10 petrol
for this purpose.
1. Fold the seat (1) over.
2. Clean the area surrounding the filling area. Impurities in
the tank lead to operational faults.
3. Carefully open the tank cap (17) so that any possible
overpressure can be relieved.
4. Fill the tank with petrol (Super E5 / E10) using a funnel
(not included in scope of delivery). Note the max. filling
capacity. Carefully fill the petrol up to the lower edge of
the filler neck.
5. Close the tank cover (17) again. Ensure that the tank cap
is tightly sealed.