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...
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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.
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...
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.
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...
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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.
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...
GENERAL VIEW In the box: A. Main mower deck (with upper handle attached) Lower handle C. Grass collection bag D. Handle tensioning clip x 2 Cable clip Handle fixing bolts x 4 (fitted on deck) G. Spanner H. Spark plug wrench Manual You will also need(not supplied): SAE 30 or 4-stroke oil...
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Model No. XSZ41D Engine type Single cylinder 4-stroke Engine displacement 125cm Engine power 1.8kW/ 3000/min Max. engine speed 3000/min Cutting width 41cm Grass bag capacity Ignition T.C.I Fuel tank capacity 0.8L Oil tank capacity 0.47L A-weighted emission sound pressure level 81.9 dB(A), K=3dB(A) A-weighted sound power level 92.6 dB(A), K=3dB(A)
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Fix the lower handle firmly onto the deck, using the handle fixing bolts (F) and spanner (G) supplied. Assembly the upper handle Lift the upper handle and lock it in place using the handle tension clips (D). Ensure the lower and upper handles are firmly connected. WWW.SGS-ENGINEERING.COM PAGE 12...
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When you stand behind the mower, ensure the rope guide is on the right side. Engage the brake lever and pull the start cord to hang it on the rope guide. Assembly the grass bag IMPORTANT! Make sure the grass collection bag is in place before starting the engine.
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Raise the safety flap and hook the collection bag onto the mower. Release the safety flap. Attach the clips Ensure that the cable clips (E) supplied are used to fix the cable to the lower handle. WWW.SGS-ENGINEERING.COM PAGE 14...
OPERATION STOP! Do not start the engine before putting 470ml 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.
Clean up any overflow or splashes of petrol before starting the engine. Tighten the filler cap after filling, finger tight only. NOTE: The 41cm push lawn mower has a maximum fuel capacity of 800ml. WWW.SGS-ENGINEERING.COM PAGE 16...
Setting the cutting height WARNING! The blade can cause serious injury. Before adjusting the mower height, stop the engine and wait for the mower blade to come to a complete stop. Pull the lever towards the wheel, then move it forward or backward to adjust the cutting height.
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NOTE: When starting a warm engine, the primer does not need to be used. If the engine stops due to a lack of petrol, refill and press down the primer 3-5 times. 1. Start/stop bar activation Pull the start/stop bar towards you. WWW.SGS-ENGINEERING.COM PAGE 18...
2. 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.
Store the lawn mower on a flat and level surface, with all 4 wheels on the ground. Store in a dry, safe place which is not accessible to children or people who are not familiar with operation. WWW.SGS-ENGINEERING.COM PAGE 20...
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE Storing the lawn mower for extended periods CAUTION! Do not empty the petrol tank in enclosed areas, near fire or when smoking. Petrol fumes can cause explosions and fire. Always carry the product on its gripping surfaces. If the lawn mower is to be placed into storage at the end of the season, or if the mower is not to be used for a longer period than 6 weeks, storage maintenance must be performed, as follows:...
To loosen debris, gently tap the filter on a hard surface. If the filter is excessively dirty, replace with a new filter. Install the air filter. Install the cover tabs (D) into the slots (E). Close the cover and secure with the fastener (A). WWW.SGS-ENGINEERING.COM PAGE 22...
Cleaning or replacing the spark plug Once the engine has cooled, pull off the spark plug boot with a twist. Remove the spark plug using the socket spanner supplied. Clean the plug with a wire brush. Using a feeler gauge, set the gap to 0.51mm. Install the spark plug carefully by hand to avoid cross-threading.
Check the washer is still slightly domed to keep the pressure on the bolt to stop it unwinding, keeping the blade firmly secure. Then replace the washer (right way around!) and bolts. Make sure the blade is correctly located, and then firmly tighten the bolt. Use a torque WWW.SGS-ENGINEERING.COM PAGE 24...
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wrench to tighten the blade bolt by 40 N∙m Do not over tighten. The upturn of the blade must project into the motor compartment. NOTE: If you are unsure about performing this operation, call our helpline or go to an authorised dealer to change the blade for you.
Blade is blunt Sharpen the blade Cutting height is too Set correct height Unsatisfactory grass Cutting height is too Set correct height collection Replace the blade Blade is worn Clear any clogged grass Grass bag is clogged debris WWW.SGS-ENGINEERING.COM PAGE 26...
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SGS Engineering (UK) Ltd Unit 1 West Side Park 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: 46cm petrol lawnmower PART NUMBER:...
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