Operation - Scheppach PY-RM150-46 Translation Of Original Instruction Manual

Preparing the area to be mowed
Before mowing, carefully examine the area.
Remove stones, sticks, bones, wires, toys
and other objects that may be ejected.

9. Operation

ATTENTION!
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Always make sure the device is fully assem-
bled before commissioning!
CAUTION!
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The engine does not come with oil in it.
Therefore, ensure that you add 0,4 litres
of oil before starting it up. Use normal,
multigrade oil (SAE30). The oil level in
the engine must be checked each time
before mowing.
You will also need to fill in petrol, as this
is also not supplied upon delivery.
• In order to avoid any unintentional start-
ups of the lawn mower, it comes equipped
with an engine brake (Fig. 1/ Item 3) which
must be pulled back before the engine can
be started. When the engine control lever
is released it must return to its initial posi-
tion, at which point the engine automati-
cally switches off.
• Press the engine brake lever (3) together
and give the starter cord (17) a vigorous
pull. (Fig. 14)
Attention: When you pull the starting rope
the cutting blade rotates even when dis-
solved motor brake lever. Make sure that
there are no body parts in danger zone of
cutting blade.
• When the engine is running, press the
drive lever (2) to the handle (1) in order to
engage drive on the mower.
• Before you start mowing, you should run
through this operation several times in or-
der to ensure that the machine is working
properly.
WARNING
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Whenever you need to perform any kind
of adjustment and/or repair work on your
lawn mower, wait until the blade has
come to a complete stop.
Always switch off the engine before car-
rying out any adjustments, maintenance
or repairs.
Using the drive:
• Engine brake (3): Use the lever to stop the
engine. When you release the lever the
engine and the blade stop automatically.
• To mow, hold the drive lever (2) 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 op-
erated (i.e. is not catching or kinking in any
way).
• Drive lever (2):
If you press this the clutch for the drive will
be closed and the lawnmower will start to
move with the motor running. Release the
drive lever in good time to stop the moving
lawnmower. Practice starting and stopping
before you use the mower for the first time
until you are familiar with controlling the
mower.
Caution: The blade begins to rotate as soon
as the engine is started.
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.
• Check the oil level.
• Open the fuel tank cap and fill the petrol
tank (6) up to the lower point of the tank in-
let with about 1,0 litres of petrol. Use a fun-
nel and a measuring container for filling.
Do not overfill the tank. Use fresh, clean
unleaded fuel.
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