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  • Page 1 Lawnmower Operation & Assembly Instructions WARNING - Read all instructions supplied with this product before use.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important Notes Unit Details Safety & Handling Hazards Personal Safety Equipment Safety Instructions Assembly Procedures Handle Assembly Parts Attaching Lower Handle Attaching Upper Handle Folding/Unfolding Upper Handle Grasscatcher Mulching Plug Operating Instructions Cutting Height Fuel and Oil Starting and Stopping Self-propelled Grasscatcher Level Indicator...

  • Page 3: Important Notes

    IMPORTANT NOTES Congratulations on your purchase of a lawnmower. This instruction manual will aid in the assembly, operation and maintenance of your new lawnmower. Please read carefully to ensure safety and the long life of your product. Do not operate the unit before reading this manual. Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for future reference or if service is required on your unit.

  • Page 4: Transporting The Mower

    Hazards The following safety precautions must be strictly observed to avoid the risk of damage or personal injury. • Do not smoke while operating or refuelling the mower. Never add fuel or remove the fuel cap while the engine is running or hot. If the fuel is spilt, do not start the engine. Move the mower away from the area of the spill.

  • Page 5: Operating The Mower

    • Wear the required safety equipment, as described in "Personal Safety Equipment" (see page 4). • Do not allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the mower. • Know the mower controls. Learn how to stop the engine quickly in an emergency by moving the engine throttle to the 'STOP' position or releasing the engine brake lever (depending on model).

  • Page 6: Assembly Procedures

    ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES Model All 16in Steel Models Handle Assembly Parts Your lawnmower should include a kit with the following parts. LOWER HANDLES ZONE START: SEE NOTE UPPER HANDLE 2 HANDLE KNOBS CABLE CLAMP THROTTLE CONTROL: SEE NOTE 2 BOLTS 2 NUTS Fig.
  • Page 7 ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES Attaching the Upper Handle 1. Attach the upper handle to the lower handle as UPPER shown in figure 3 using the knobs and bolts provided. HANDLE The knobs should be on the outside. 2. Attach the starter cor re 4.
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES Grasscatcher REAR FLAP REAR FLAP Fig. 14 Fig. 15 Fig. 16 1. Stop the engine. 2. Raise the rear as shown in re 14 for fabric grasscatcher model or re 15 for hard top plastic with fabric grasscatcher model. 3.

  • Page 9: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Cutting Height Height adjustment allows lawn to be cut at di rent lengths. • Set cutting height by adjusting the height lever. • Various setting for height may be used depending upon conditions. STOP the engine before adjusting the cutting height.

  • Page 10: Starting And Stopping

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Starting & Stopping These notes supplement the information on starting and stopping your lawnmower engine found in the Engine Operator’ s Manual supplied with your lawnmower. Please read your Engine Operator’ s Manual prior to attempting to start your engine for the time.

  • Page 11: Self-Propelled

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Text Starting & Stopping Starting – Non-Primer Engines: Push the throttle control to the START/RUN position. Firmly hold the starter handle and pull the starter slowly until resistance is felt, then pull the cord rapidly. The engine should start after a couple of attempts. Return the starter handle gently.

  • Page 12: Oil Recommendations

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Non Briggs and Stratton Engines only: Fuel and Oil Oil Recommendations Use 4-stroke motor oil that meets or exceeds the requirements for API service Always check the API service label on the oil container to be sure it includes the letters SF or greater (or equivalent).
  • Page 13 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOT STARTING: CHOKE MODELS (see figure 24) - Move the throttle control lever to the HOT position. NON-CHOKE MODELS (see figure 23) - Move the throttle control lever to RUN position and priming may only be necessary if the mower fails to start (where STEP 2.

  • Page 14: Grasscatcher Level Indicator

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Grasscatcher Level Indicator Some models will have the grasscatcher level indicator to show whether the catcher is empty or full: - The level indicator in ates if the catcher is not full during the moving. - If the catcher is full, the indicator collapses; once this happens, stop moving immediately and empty the catcher, make sure it is clean and ensure its meshwork is ventilated.

  • Page 15: Blade Replacement

    Blade Replacement For Your Safety • Never use the mower unless the grasscatcher or guards supplied by the manufacturer are in position. • Before starting the mower check blades and bolts for damage or wear. • WARNING: If you strike an obstruction, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug lead and check blades for damage.

  • Page 16: Spark Plug

    Spark plug 1. Pull off the spark plug boot by twisting side to side SPARK gently. PLUG 2. Remove the spark plug with a suitable spark plug socket spanner. SPARK 3. Check the spark plug for carbon deposits and clean PLUG if necessary.

  • Page 17: Oil Change

    Oil Change • Fuel tank must be empty before changing the oil. • Always switch off the machine and disconnect spark plug H.T. lead before carrying out any maintenance work. • Drain the engine oil when the engine is warm. Warm oil drains quickly and completely.
  • Page 18 Handling and Care - Electric Starter models only Like all batteries, these units contain corrosive uids and toxic materials. Handle the battery with care. • Keep children away from the battery. • The battery should be charged by adults. • Charge the battery in a well ventilated area. •...

  • Page 19: Cleaning

    Cleaning Before cleaning the mower, ensure the engine throttle lever is in the 'STOP' position; Disconnect the spark plug lead and keep it away from the spark plug. • Remove grass build up from the air intakes on the top of the engine cowl, around the engine and carburettor, and around the air filter body.

  • Page 20: Maintenance Chart

    Maintenance Chart Time Period Refer to the following table for routine maintenance. Features Requirements • • Lawnmower Visual inspection (leaks) • • Battery (if equipped) Check operation & for damage • Throttle lever Check operation • • Remote air filter hose Check •...

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Correction Does not start Fuel tap 'OFF' Turn fuel tap 'ON' Out of fuel tank with correct fuel Throttle lever in incorrect position Refer to 'Starting Procedures' Spark plug lead not connected Press terminal cover fully onto the spark plug Engine Turn fuel tap 'OFF'.

  • Page 22: Important Notes

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  • Page 24 ©2017 Briggs and Stratton Australia Pty Ltd All rights reserved. No part of this booklet may be reproduced by any means without prior written permission. All information herein is subject to change without notice. LR02699A-A...

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