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- Page 1 SPL53SP166 53CM PETROL LAWNMOWER OWNER’S MANUAL FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND RETAIN THEM FOR FUTURE USE.
- Page 2 Beware of sharp blades - remove the spark plug lead before maintenance. No naked flames. Appropriate ear, eye, and head protection (PPE) must be worn. Add engine oil. Only refuel with unleaded petrol. Hot surfaces will burn the hands! WWW.SGS-ENGINEERING.COM PAGE 2...
- Page 3 Warning! The lawn mowers exhaust gas contains toxic substances. Do not run the engine in closed or poorly ventilated areas. The blade continues to rotate for a period after the lawn mower is switched off. Do not touch the blade until all the lawn mower components have stopped completely.
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Page 4: Safety Warnings
Inspect all the parts for signs of damage. Do not assemble the lawn mower if you observe any damaged components. NOTE: This lawn mower complies with the Noise Emission Directive 2000/14/EC. WWW.SGS-ENGINEERING.COM PAGE 4... -
Page 5: General Safety
GENERAL SAFETY 1. Keep this operating and maintenance manual in a safe place for future reference. 2. Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. 3. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the lawn mower. -
Page 6: Operation Safety
4. Always be sure of your footing on slopes. 5. Walk, never run. 6. Mow across the face of a slope, never up and down. 7. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. 8. Do not mow steep slopes excessively. WWW.SGS-ENGINEERING.COM PAGE 6... - Page 7 9. Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the lawn mower towards you. 10. Stop the blade if the lawn mower has to be tilted for transportation when crossing surfaces other than grass, and when transporting the lawn mower to and from the area to be mowed.
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Page 8: Intended Use
This lawn mower is designed for domestic lawn mowing only. Use in any other way is considered contrary to the intended use. Compliance with the operation, service and repair, as specified in this manual, also constitutes essential elements of the intended use. WWW.SGS-ENGINEERING.COM PAGE 8... -
Page 9: General View
GENERAL VIEW In the box: Upper handle with soft grip Start/stop bar Quick releases x 2 Grass collection bag Safety flap Height adjustment handle Wheel Engine Steel deck 10. Spark plug wrench 11. Cable clip 12. Plastic mulching plug 13. Side discharge chute 14. - Page 10 GENERAL VIEW WWW.SGS-ENGINEERING.COM PAGE 10...
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Page 11: Technical Specifications
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Model No. SPL53SP166 Engine type Single cylinder 4-stroke Engine displacement 167cm Engine power 2.4kW/ 2900/min Max. engine speed 2900/min Cutting width 53cm Grass bag capacity Ignition T.C.I Fuel tank capacity 0.91L Oil tank capacity 0.4L A-weighted emission sound pressure level 76.2 dB(A), K=3dB(A) -
Page 12: Attaching The Handle
NOTE: If the fixation for the quick clamp is not tight enough, use a wrench to tighten the M8 nut (C). Hook the cord Pull the on/off lever and gently pull the rope. Hook it around the guide rope. Assembly the grass bag WWW.SGS-ENGINEERING.COM PAGE 12... - Page 13 IMPORTANT! Make sure the grass collection bag is in place before starting the engine. Attach the grass collection bag (4) to the frame by fixing all the plastic hooks. If using the collection function, raise the safety flap and take out the mulching plug, and hook the collection bag onto the mower.
- Page 14 Attach the clips Ensure that the cable clips (11) supplied are used to fix the cable to the handle. WWW.SGS-ENGINEERING.COM PAGE 14...
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Page 15: Operation
OPERATION STOP! Do not start the engine before putting 400ml of SAE 30 oil into the engine. Failure to do so will result in irreparable damage to the engine and invalidate your warranty. Filling with engine oil IMPORTANT! The following procedures and adjustments must be performed before the engine is started. -
Page 16: Filling With Engine Fuel
Pull the lever towards the wheel, then move it forward or backward to adjust the cutting height. Move it to any one of the 7 positions for the desired cutting height. WWW.SGS-ENGINEERING.COM PAGE 16... -
Page 17: Start The Engine
Return the lever into the securing plate. NOTE: Never use the lowest cutting height for the first cut of the season or in drought conditions. Only about one third of the grass height should be cut at this time. Start the engine WARNING! Do not operate the machine in enclosed or poorly-ventilated areas, as the exhaust gas contains toxic substances. - Page 18 Pull starting handle Self-propelled lever valve closed closed 1. Open the fuel valve Turn the Valve shown as below from vertical position to horizontal position. 2. Start/stop bar activation Pull the start/stop bar towards you. Engine start Engine stop WWW.SGS-ENGINEERING.COM PAGE 18...
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Page 19: Failure To Start
3. Pull cord handle With your right hand, slowly but firmly pull the starter handle and rope from the pull cord guide until you feel resistance, then pull briskly. If the engine fails to start after three pulls, repeat the start process. When the engine starts, return the starter rope to the pull cord guide gently. -
Page 20: Empty The Grass Bag
To maintain safety, the discharge flap will close back to cover the mulching plug when you release the flap. Empty the grass debris in the grass collection bag and refit the bag. If any grass residues are caught in the discharge chute, clean it using a nylon-bristled brush. WWW.SGS-ENGINEERING.COM PAGE 20... - Page 21 A level indicator on the top of the grass bag shows whether the bag is empty or full: - The level indicator inflates if the bag is not full during moving. - If the bag is full, the indicator collapses; once this happens, stop moving immediately and empty the bag.
- Page 22 1. Push the lock button with one hand. 2. Raise the side discharge cover with the other hand. 3. Hold the side discharge cover open, hook the side discharge chute onto the mower and release the discharge cover back. WWW.SGS-ENGINEERING.COM PAGE 22...
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Page 23: Maintenance And Storage
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE Storing the lawn mower for short periods After mowing, please follow the actions below prior to placing the lawn mower in storage: Allow the engine to cool down fully. Ensure the grass collection bag is empty. Clean all debris from under the mower deck. Store the lawn mower on a flat and level surface, with all 4 wheels on the ground. -
Page 24: Preparation To Re-Use
Make sure that the underside of the lawn mower deck is clean and clear. • Never clean the lawn mower with a water jet or high-pressure cleaner. The engine must remain dry. Do not use aggressive cleaning agents or solvents, such as cold degreasers or petroleum ether. WWW.SGS-ENGINEERING.COM PAGE 24... -
Page 25: Cleaning Or Replacing The Air Filter
Cleaning or replacing the air filter WARNING! Never run the engine without the air filter element installed. Wash the air filter (4) every 25 hours (in dusty conditions or when airborne debris is present, clean more often). Inspect the air filter regularly. Replace it with a new one if necessary. Press two latches (2) to disengage the air filter cover (1) and remove the air filter cover afterwards. -
Page 26: Draining Engine Oil
6. Refill the oil tank as described in the “Filling the engine oil´ section. Valve play Have a qualified specialist check and adjust the valve play. Details for the specialist: IN = 0.10±0.02 mm, EX = 0.10±0.02 mm. WWW.SGS-ENGINEERING.COM PAGE 26... -
Page 27: Replacing The Cutting Blade
Replacing the cutting blade WARNING! WEAR GLOVES. Before you remove the grass collection bag, stop the engine and wait until the blade stops completely. You will need garden gloves (not provided) and a spanner wrench to remove the blade. Always handle the blade with care; sharp edges could cause injury. NEVER hold the blade directly by hand. - Page 28 NOTE: If you are unsure about performing this operation, call our helpline or go to an authorised dealer to change the blade for you. List of consumable parts: Collection grass Spark plug Blade bolt Blade Fixing knob assy WWW.SGS-ENGINEERING.COM PAGE 28...
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Page 29: Troubleshooting Chart
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART WARNING! Always switch off the engine and pull the ignition cable before starting any inspection or adjustment work. If after making an adjustment or repair to the engine you let it run for a few minutes, remember that the exhaust and other parts will get hot. The following table provides solutions to common problems encountered with the lawn mower: Symptom... -
Page 30: Parts Diagram
PARTS DIAGRAM A01 Upper handle assembly 908882 A02 Cam assembly 908883 A03 Height-adjusting assembly 908884 WWW.SGS-ENGINEERING.COM PAGE 30 CALL FOR ASSISTANCE: 01332 576 850... - Page 31 No Description Code No Description Code Upper handle 908783 51 Ball bearing 908833 Self-propelled control lever 908784 52 300mm wheel 908834 Blade control lever 908785 53 Driven gear 908835 Upper handle 908786 54 Wave spring washers 908836 Cable assembly 908787 55 Dust proof cover 908837 Nut M6...
- Page 32 PARTS DIAGRAM WWW.SGS-ENGINEERING.COM PAGE 32 CALL FOR ASSISTANCE: 01332 576 850...
- Page 33 Code No Description No Description Code Cable sets assembly 908885 Blade assembly 908890 Rear flap assembly 908886 Grass catcher assembly 908891 Connection assembly 908887 Side row assembly 908892 Front shaft assembly 908888 Gear box assembly 908893 Wheel assembly 908889 PAGE 33...
- Page 34 Raynesway Derby, DE21 7AZ EC Declaration of Conformity This is an important document and should be retained MANUFACTURER’S NAME: SGS Engineering (UK) Ltd TYPE OF EQUIPMENT: Petrol Lawnmower PART NUMBER: SPL53SP166 / XSZ53G-SD APPLICATION OF EC COUNCIL DIRECTIVES / STANDARD:...
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