Operation - EINHELL BG-PM 51 Operating Instructions Manual

Anleitung_BG_PM_51_SPK1:_
Pull the adjustor lever out and select the desired
cutting height. The lever snaps into the desired
position.

6. Operation

Important!
The engine does not come with oil in it.
Therefore, ensure that you add 0.6 liters of oil
before starting it up. Use normal, multigrade oil
(10W30). The oil level in the engine must be
checked each time before mowing. (see
Checking the oil level).
In order to avoid any unintentional start-ups of the
lawn mower, it comes equipped with an engine
brake (Fig. 5a/Item 1) which must be pulled back
before the engine can be started. When the engine
control lever is released it must return to its initial
position, at which point the engine automatically
switches off.
Before you start the lawn mower, open the petrol
cock (Fig. 6, arrow = petrol cock open). Move the
speed lever (Fig. 7) to position "
engine brake lever (Fig. 5b) together and give the
starter cord a vigorous pull. You can control the
rotation speed of the blade using the speed lever
(Fig. 7).
Before you start mowing, you should run through
this operation several times in order to ensure that
the machine is working properly.
Whenever you need to perform any kind of adjust-
ment and/or repair work on your lawn mower, wait
until the blade has come to a complete stop.
Always switch off the engine before carrying out any
adjustments, maintenance or repairs.
Note:
1. Engine brake (Fig. 5a/Item 1): Use the lever to
stop the engine. When you release the lever the
engine and the blade stop automatically (Fig.
5b). To mow, hold the lever in the working
position. Before you start to mow, check the
start/stop lever several times to be sure that it is
working properly. Ensure that the tension cable
can be smoothly operated (i.e. is not catching or
kinking in any way).
2. Speed lever (Fig. 7): Move this lever in order to
increase or decrease the engine speed. (Tortoise
= Slow / Hare = Fast)
3. Caution: The blade begins to rotate as soon as
the engine is started.
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Important:
Before you start the engine, move the motor
brake several times to be sure that the stop
cable is properly working. Note: The engine is
factory set to a speed that is optimal for cutting
and blowing grass into the basket and is
designed to provide many years of use.
4. Check the oil level.
5. Fill the tank with approx. 2.1 liters of petrol
whenever empty, using a funnel and measuring
jug to do so. Ensure that the petrol is free of any
contaminants.
Note: Use only unleaded petrol as fuel.
Warning: Never use more than one safety petrol
can. Do not smoke when refueling. Switch off the
engine before refueling and allow the engine to cool
down for a few minutes.
6. Ensure that the ignition cable is connected to the
spark plug.
7. Move the speed lever to position "
8. Stand behind the mower. Place one hand on the
engine start/stop lever. Place the other hand on
the starter handle.
9. Start the engine using the reversing starter (Fig.
1/Item 4). To do this pull the handle approx. 10 –
". Press the
15 cm (until you feel a resistance) and then start
the engine with a sharp pull. If the engine does
not start, pull the handle again.
Important! Never allow the starter cord to snap
back.
Note: In cold weather, it may be necessary to
repeat the starting process several times.
10. When the engine is at working temperature it can
be started in the "Tortoise" (Fig. 7) setting.
Important: Attempting to start the engine when
set at position "
become wet if the engine is at working
temperature. Wait a few minutes before
attempting to start the engine again.
6.1 Before mowing
Important information
1. Make sure that you are properly dressed when
mowing. Wear sturdy, non-slip footwear; do not
wear sandals or tennis shoes.
2. Inspect the blade. A blade that is bent or
damaged in any other way must be immediately
exchanged for a genuine Einhell replacement
blade.
3. Do not fill the fuel tank indoors, but rather out in
the open. Use a filling funnel and a measuring
jug. Wipe off any spilled petrol.
4. Read and follow in the instructions in the
operating manual as well as the information
GB
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