Parker PPLM-21196 Owner's Manual

Parker PPLM-21196 Owner's Manual

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PETROL LAWNMOWER
P P L M - 2 1 1 9 6
O W N E R S M A N U A L

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  • Page 1 PETROL LAWNMOWER P P L M - 2 1 1 9 6 O W N E R S M A N U A L...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    PRODUCT FEATURES .................. 6-7 SAFETY INFORMATION ................8-9 This Petrol Lawn Mower has been designed for lawn areas in private house This manual has been produced by Parker Products Ltd. and should SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................10-12 and hobby gardens. be kept with the product and referenced for operation, maintenance and troubleshooting.
  • Page 3: What's In The Box

    SELF DRIVE LEVER MULCHING PLUG SIDE DISCHARGE CHUTE DRINKS HOLDER LOWER HANDLE X3 SCREWS X3 WING NUTS UPPER LOWER CABLE FIXING/LOCKING KNOBS FIXING KNOBS SECURING CLIPS PPLM-21196 MAIN UNIT 173CC ENGINE STEEL DECK SPARKPLUG 21" BLADE WRENCH 4x PUNCTURE PROOF TYRES...
  • Page 4: Product Features

    PRODUCT FEATURES PRODUCT FEATURES LEVERS SOFT GRIP DRINKS UPPER HANDLE HANDLE FIXING KNOB HOLDER BRAKE LEVER (RED) DRIVE LEVER (BLACK) FUEL STARTER ROPE THROTTLE GUIDE ADJUSTER FILLER CAP HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LOWER HANDLE PRIMER DURABLE POWDER HANDLE FIXING KNOB BUBBLE COATED FINISH SIDE FRONT COLLECTION...
  • Page 5: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT REMOVE SPARK PLUG LEAD BEFORE NEVER REFUEL WHILE THE ENGINE IS PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLING AND OPERATING MAINTENANCE RUNNING Description Of Symbols. Symbols are used in this manual to attract your attention to possible risks. The safety symbols and the explications which accompany them must be RISK OF INJURY.
  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. TRAINING OPERATION • Stop the blade(s) if the lawnmower has to be tilted for transportation • • Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and the Warning - petrol is highly flammable. • Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous when crossing surfaces other than grass, and when transporting proper use of the equipment.
  • Page 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. • • Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of Go slow when using a trailing seat. the discharge opening at all times. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE • Never pick up or carry a lawnmower while the engine is running. •...
  • Page 8: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY LOWER HANDLE ASSEMBLY LOCATE HANDLE ON TO PIN ADJUST HANDLE ANGLE ALIGN HANDLE WITH FRAME THREAD LOCKING KNOB SECURE LOCKING KNOB HIGH Align the locating pin on the mower frame with the Locate the lower handle on to the locating pin To adjust the handle angle pivot the lower handle Align the lower round hole located on the lower Thread the bolt through the square hole in the...
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY ALIGN TOP & BOTTOM HANDLES ASSEMBLE LOCKING KNOB TIGHTEN LOCKING KNOB LOCK LOCKING KNOB Align the holes in the bottom of the upper handle with the Assemble the locking knob as shown above. Thread the Tighten the locking knob by turning it in a clockwise Lock the the assembly in position by pulling the lever holes located at the top of the lower handle.
  • Page 10 ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY REMOVE THROTTLE LEVER PULL THROTTLE LEVER FREE DISCONNECT THROTTLE CABLE PULL THROTTLE CABLE FREE Remove the throttle lever from the upper handle. Pull the throttle lever away from the upper handle. The Disconnect the throttle cable by simply sliding the dog leg The throttle cable will now pull free from the throttle lever.
  • Page 11 ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY ATTACH DRINKS HOLDER POSITION DRINKS HOLDER THREAD THROTTLE CABLE FIX DRINKS HOLDER IN PLACE There are three location holes situated on the upper handle To attach the drinks holder to the upper handle correctly Thread the throttle cable through the cable guide hole Carefully place the drinks holder over the throttle adjuster to attach the drinks holder to, these are illustrated above.
  • Page 12 ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY RE-ATTACH THROTTLE LEVER INSERT THROTTLE LEVER INTO HANDLE RE-THREAD THROTTLE CABLE SECECURE THROTTLE CABLE The throttle lever can now be reattached to the upper The image above shows the the pivot point of the throttle Re-thread the throttle cable through the hole on the throttle Secure the throttle cable by simply sliding the dog leg handle on the throttle adjuster side of the machine.
  • Page 13 ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY ACCESSORY SETTINGS RE-ATTACH THROTTLE LEVER THROTTLE LEVER SECURED ACCESSORY SETTING This lawn mower has four functions, these functions can be converted by changing the accessory setting. Please refer to the following chart for setting requirements. The chart indicates which accessory is required for the desired function.
  • Page 14 ASSEMBLY BAG TO MOWER ASSEMBLY MULCHING PLUG ASSEMBLY LOCATE DISCHARGE COVER UNLOCK DISCHARGE COVER ATTACH DISCHARGE CHUTE Remove the grass bag. Push the plastic mulching plug into Locate the side discharge cover on the side of the Unlock the side discharge cover by moving the Lift the side discharge cover with one hand and Lift the rear discharge cover with one hand and hook on metal deck of the machine.
  • Page 15: Pre-Operation

    PRE-OPERATION PRE-OPERATION CAUTION! THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES AND ADJUSTMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED BEFORE THE ENGINE IS STARTED. CHECK OIL CHECK FUEL DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MAKE ANY OF THESE ADJUSTMENTS WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. CAUTION! To prevent engine damage the engine is shipped without oil or petrol. The engine must be filled with the correct grade of oil and petrol before starting the engine.
  • Page 16: Engine Starting Procedure

    ENGINE STARTING PROCEDURE ENGINE STARTING PROCEDURE SET DECK HEIGHT PRIMING THE ENGINE SETTING THE THROTTLE START/STOP LEVER SECURING THE STARTER ROPE PRESS X 3-5 STARTER ROPE ROPE GUIDE Before attempting to start the engine set the deck When starting a cold engine, press down the Put the throttle control lever in the START position Stand behind the mower, pull the engine Start/Stop lever Once the engine is running, put the starter rope Into the...
  • Page 17: Flooded Engine Procedure

    FLOODED ENGINE PROCEEDURE FLOODED ENGINE PROCEEDURE START/STOP LEVER DISCONNECT COIL PACK LOCATE THE SPARKPLUG REMOVE & DRY SPARKPLUG If the engine won’t start after you have operated the starter Locate and disconnect the coil pack from the sparkplug. The sparkplug is easily accessible with the coil pack Remove the sparkplug using the sparkplug wrench several times, the engine may be flooded with excess fuel.
  • Page 18: Operation

    OPERATION OPERATION STOPPING THE ENGINE SELF PROPELLED FUNCTION CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The cutting height is adjusted with the cutting height adjusting handle. Pull the handle out and select the desired cutting height. When released the handle snaps Into position. From position 1 to position 7. The cutting height ranges from 25mm to 75 mm Release the engine start/stop lever, it will return to its Initial This unit equipped with self-propelled system.
  • Page 19 OPERATION MOWING Select your required setting. Start the engine and allow it run, and set it to required speed. Keep a firm grip on the upper handle with engine stop/start lever and drive lever(clutch lever) closed and walk along with it self-propelling to start mowing.
  • Page 20: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE CLEANING MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE GENERAL CLEANING Performing routine maintenance correctly on your lawnmower will ensure you get years of trouble free use. Please keep this manual safe for future reference. It is recommended that the following maintenance schedule is adhered to. This will ensure the lawn-mower is operated correctly and is safe to use. •...
  • Page 21 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL LOCATE AND REMOVE DIPSTICK LOCATE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LINK BAR • Remove the dipstick, tilt the lawnmower towards the oil filler, have a container ready to catch the oil. • Once the oil has been emptied replace the dipstick and wipe clean any spillages. •...
  • Page 22 MAINTENANCE TIP MACHINE ON ITS SIDE DRAIN OIL INTO CONTAINER THIS PAGE HAS INTENTIONALLY BEEN LEFT BLANK CONTAINER Have a suitable container ready to catch any oil drained Allow the oil to drain from the engine and out of the oil filler from the machine.
  • Page 23 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SPARK PLUG MAINTENANCE AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE • • Remove the air cleaner cover by turning it in an anti-clockwise direction(X). Once the engine has cooled, twist off the spark plug cover/coil pack lead. • • Carefully Remove the spark plug using a spark plug wrench supplied. Separate the Air Filter element from the Air Filter Housing (Z).
  • Page 24 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE BLADE REMOVAL/FITTING GUIDE BLADE REPLACEMENT • Firmly secure the blade and unscrew the bolt using a spanner wrench. 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 SHOULD BE INSPECTED ONCE A YEAR. BLADE PLASTIC METAL...
  • Page 25: Storing Your Mower

    STORING YOUR MOWER TRANSPORTING YOUR MOWER STORING THE LAWNMOWER FOR SHORT PERIODS TRANSPORT The lawnmower can be stored for short periods of time (less than 15 days) without performing any storage maintenance. Before placing the • Empty the petrol tank lawnmower into storage always carry out the following: •...
  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Screws are loose Check screws Blade is blunt Sharpen blade Uneven mowing Loud while running, Blade fasteners are loose Check blade fasteners Cutting too low Adjust height machine vibrates heavily Blade is unbalanced Replace blade Blade is worn...
  • Page 27: Online Resource Library

    ONLINE RESOURCE LIBRARY ONLINE RESOURCE LIBRARY SCAN QR CODE TO ACCESS ONLINE RESOURCES LIBRARY TAP POP-UP SCROLL DOWN PRODUCT PAGE SELECT A RESOURCE TO ACCESS HELPFUL PRODUCT RESOURCES OPEN PHONE CAMERA. SCAN QR CODE SCAN QR CODE SCAN QR CODE Gain access to the ParkerBrand online resource library for this product.
  • Page 28 PPLM-21196 EXPLODED PARTS DIAGRAM 'A' PPLM-21196 PARTS INDEX 'A' Illustrations accurate at time of going to print. Please be aware products and parts may change design without notice. PPLM-21196 PARTS INDEX For a High Resolution copy of this exploded parts diagram please visit www.parkerbrand.com...
  • Page 29 PPLM-21196 EXPLODED PARTS DIAGRAM 'B' PPLM-21196 PARTS INDEX 'B' PPLM-21196 PARTS INDEX CRANKCASE CYLINDER HEAD VALVE LIFTER HEADCOVER PACKING UPPER SHROUD ASSEMBLY CROSSING SCREW M4X8 GOVERNOR ARM SHAFT SEAL VALVE CASECOVER PIN DOWEL SPARKPLUG CASECOVER DOWEL PIN SHROUD GOVERNOR ARM SHAFT...
  • Page 30 CUSTOMER SERVICE ParkerBrand congratulate you on your choice of equipment. We know that you’ll be excited to start using your machine and becoming familiar with it. We ORDER ONLINE take time to produce useful manuals that serve you well. You’ll find useful information on the further care and maintenance of your machine in your manual.
  • Page 31: Specifications

    Half plastic box Displacement 173cc Blade Straight blade Conforms to the following Directives: Technical file complied by: Parker Products Ltd ☑ 2006/42/EC Machine Directive (MD) Engine Max. Power 3.0KW/2800 rpm Ball bearing Steel Being the responsible person appointed by the manufacturer.
  • Page 32 P P L M - 2 1 1 9 6 April 2023 Rev 1.7...

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