1. INTENDED USE This equipment is intended for mowing lawns. It is not suitable for commercial use. Any use other than specifically permitted in this instruction may result in damage or injury. This equipment is intended for use by adults. Children or other people who are unfamiliar with the operating instructions must not operate this equipment.
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Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Stop the blades if the mower is to be tilted during transport when crossing surfaces other than grass, and when transporting the mower due to the area to be mowed. ...
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Special safety instructions In case of lack of knowledge or first use of this product, we recommend that you have a formation/ training with a professional or an experienced person. Always use the mower with its pick-up bag and / or deflector in the intended position. ...
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Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel while the machine is on. Turn off the unit and allow the engine and exhaust components to cool down before refueling. Do not smoke. Never refuel inside a room. Never store the tool and the fuel tank indoors where there is a naked flame, such as near a water heater.
Fuel is flammable, keep fire away. Do not add fuel with running machine. Caution – hot surface. Unplug the spark plug before maintenance and repair. Read the instruction manual. Wearing eye & ear protection. Add oil slowly. Do not overfill. Release switch handle to stop the motor.
2. Engine control lever Front single wheel Height adjusting lever 3. Superior handle Steel Deck Grass catcher 4. Inferior handle Side discharge chute 3.2 TECHNICAL DATA Model RAC5196F Engine SG675 Displacement 196cm³ Starting style Recoil Engine power 3.6kW Rated engine speed...
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2- Assembly of the handle Open out the handle and screw the handles parts with the two screws and plastic nuts. Put the recoil starter on the right of the handle and fix the cable with the plastic collar. Introduce the rope of the recoil starter handle on its support guide rope. 3- Assembly of grass bag Rear discharge with grass collection 1) Take out the mulcher guard if there it is...
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Close 4- Assembly of side discharge Put the mulcher guard in place and take out the grass catcher. a) Pull the unlock device Pull the unlock device. b) Then open the side discharge cover 1. Open the side discharge cover. Put the side discharge guiding board at it’s correct place.
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5- Mulching Close the Side-Closing Board and insert the Mulcher Guard. 6- Cutting height adjustments Two steps for cutting height adjustment: always keep same height on front / rear wheel. 1. Rear wheel adjustment: 6 positions, Move the handle to change the height setting 2.
5. FILLING FUEL AND OIL TANK WARNING! Gasoline is extremely flammable. Store fuel in specially designed cans for this purpose. Fill the fuel tank only outdoors and before starting the engine. Do not smoke when filling the fuel tank or handling fuel. Never open the fuel tank cap and never add fuel while the engine is running or when it is hot.
6. OPERATION 6.1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS a) Always use the lawnmower with the grass catcher or/ and the deflector in position. b) Stop the engine before emptying the grass catcher or before you change the cutting height. c) While the engine is running, never introduce your hands or feet under the lawnmower or under the grass ejection area.
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6.2 ENGINE STARTING COLD STARTING a) Press the primer bulb 3 - 5 times b) Pull engine control lever until it touches the upper handle. c) Pull the starter rope until the engine starts. HOT-STARTING THE ENGINE d) Pull Engine control lever until it touches the upper handle. e) Pull the starter rope until the engine starts.
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6.3 FOR THE SELF-PROPELLED MOWER To engage the self-propelled system, pull on the self-propelled lever(1) and maintain it engaged together with the handle. 6.4 GEAR BOX Control frequently the self-propelled system. Polish the gear in the wheels and put grease on them. Do the same control on the ball bearing if any.
8. Particular precautions must be taken while mowing on slopes or downing stretches. Mow across the face of slopes, never down or up. 9. Turn off the engine if you must leave the lawnmower unattended, displace the lawnmower or incline it. 10.
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Reposition the mower onto its four wheels. Do not use a pressure washer or hot water to clean the mower. Be careful to avoid soaking parts such as the engine, air cleaner, wheel bearings and metal fastenings. Dry off the machine before storing by leaving it running for a few minutes on a flat, clear surface to prevent corrosion or seizure.
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Check the condition and cleanliness of the air cleaner. Remove the spark plug from the engine and pour a tablespoon of engine oil into the cylinder. Gently pull the starter rope several times to turn over the engine, distributing the oil to protect the cylinder over winter. Replace and tighten the spark plug.
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conditions. Check and clean the air filter every 25 hours of use or more often if the engine is used in a dusty environment. Remove the air box lid and carefully remove the foam filter cartridge. Clean the cartridge in a small bowl of warm water containing a few drops of washing up liquid until it is perfectly clean and free from all traces of grease and dust.
8. TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Engine runs roughly Choke in the wrong position. Move choke lever to the RUN position. Dirty air filter. Clean or replace with a new one. Dirty fuel valve. Clean the fuel valve. Engine stops suddenly Low oil level.
32 rue Aristide Bergès - Z.I. du Casque - 31270 Cugnaux - France Tel. +33 (0) 5.34.502.502 Fax: +33 (0) 5.34.502.503 Declares that the machine named below Petrol lawn mower RAC5196F Serial number: 20231006713-20231007510 Complies with the following European Directives: Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC...
10. WARRANTY WARRANTY The manufacturer guarantees the product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of 2 years from the date of the original purchase. The warranty only applies if the product is for household use. The warranty does not cover breakdowns due to normal wear and tear. The manufacturer agrees to replace parts identified as defective by the designated distributor.
11. PRODUCT FAILURE WHAT TO DO IF MY MACHINE BREAKS DOWN? If you bought your product in a store: a) Empty the fuel tank if your product has one. b) Make sure that your machine is complete with all accessories supplied, and clean! If this is not the case, the repairer will refuse the machine.
12. WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS THE WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER: • Start-up and setting up of the product. • Damage resulting from normal wear and tear of the product. • Damage resulting from improper use of the product. • Damage resulting from assembly or start-up not in accordance with the user manual. •...
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BUILDER SAS 32, rue Aristide Bergès - ZI 31270 Cugnaux – France Made in PRC 2023...
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