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  • Page 2: Product Specifications

    1. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Model 5150-122 Engine model LC1P85FA Engine displacement 352cc Rated power: 6.5 kW (8.7 HP) Max. engine speed: 2800/min Fuel Unleaded gasoline, minimum 90 octane Engine oil SAE 30 Oil capacity 1.0 Liter (0.26 Gallons) Spark plug RC12YC (Champion) or equivalent Spark plug gap 0.60 - 0.80 mm (0.023 - 0.031 inch)

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS………………………………..….2 2. TABLE OF CONTENTS…………………………………...…...….3 3. GENERAL WARNINGS……………………………………………4 4. GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS…………………...……..5 5. SYMBOLS………………………………………………...………..16 6. SET UP………………………………………………………………19 7. CONTROLS AND OPERATIONS……………………..….……27 8. MAINTENANCE……………………………………..……..…….51 9. TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE……………………….59 10. TROUBLESHOOTING…………………………………………..60 11. EXPLODED VIEWS AND PARTS…………………….………64 12.

  • Page 4: General Warnings

    3. GENERAL WARNINGS FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY! Before use, read and understand the installation and operation instructions in this manual to become familiar with how this riding mower works. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and / or serious injury. 1.

  • Page 5: General Safety Regulations

    POSITIONS ON THE MACHINE, SUCH AS “FRONT”, “BACK”, “LEFT” OR “RIGHT” HAND SIDE, REFER TO THE DIRECTION OF FORWARD TRAVEL. FOR ALL OPERATIONS REGARDING THE USE AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ENGINE NOT DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL, REFER TO THE RELEVANT MANUALS WHICH FORM AN INTEGRAL PART OF ALL THE DOCUMENTATION SUPPLIED WITH THE MACHINE.

  • Page 6: Designated Use

    7. All drivers should seek and obtain professional and practical instruction. The following instructions should emphasize: ▪ The need for care and concentration when working with ride-on machines. ▪ You cannot use the brake to regain control of a ride-on machine sliding down a slope.
  • Page 7 4. Children, or other people who are not familiar with the instructions for use are not allowed to use the equipment. 5. Comply with local regulations on the minimum age of people operating the equipment. 6. Do not allow children and young people to play on the machine. 7.
  • Page 8 ANYONE USING THE RIDING LAWN MOWER SHOULD FIRST BE ACQUAINTED WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND COMPLETELY FAMILIARIZE THEMSELVES WITH THE CONTROLS TO ENSURE CORRECT AND SAFE MACHINE USE. 1. Never allow children under sixteen and people not fully acquainted with these instructions to use the riding lawn mower.
  • Page 9 TRAINING & PREPERATION THE DRIVER MUST BE SUITABLY TRAINED AND SHOULD FOCUS ON: 1. Be careful and concentrate during work. 2. The fact that a machine sliding down a gradient cannot be controlled using the brakes. The main causes of losing control of the machine are: ▪...
  • Page 10 7. To help prevent fires: keep the machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build up; clean up oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris; allow machine to cool before storing. 8. Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive.
  • Page 11 RISK OF OVERTURNING ON STEEP GRADIENTS. 1. Do not use the machine on lawns with longitudinal gradients of more than 25% (14°). 2. Do not use the machine on lawns with slight side gradients above 15% (8°). REMEMBER, THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A “SAFE” GRADIENT. MOVING ON SLOPED LAWNS REQUIRES SPECIAL CARE AND EXPERIENCE.
  • Page 12 4. Do not modify the engine adjustments and do not tamper to increase the engine speed. If the speed of the engine is too high this could cause personal injuries. 5. Disengage the blade(s) and drive control before starting the engine. 6.

  • Page 13: General Maintenance

    4. Before adjusting the cutting height if the operation is not performed from the driving seat. STOP THE ENGINE, REMOVE THE SAFETY KEY, AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE: 1. If you knock against a foreign body, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire, and carefully inspect the lawn mower for any damage.

  • Page 14: Machine Safety

    10. Blade sharpening and balance adjustment, including removal and refitting, are demanding operations and will require specific competence, as well as special equipment. Especially for safety reasons these operations must be carried out by an authorized service center. The same applies for replacing the blade with a new one.

  • Page 15: Label Locations

    ABOVE ALL, THE PROTECTIVE DEVICES INCLUDE: 1. Brake contact switch. 2. Mower mechanism contact switch. 3. Seat contact switch. 4. Mower mechanism covers. 5. Belt covers. DANGERS DUE TO OVERLOADING THE RIDE-ON MOWER! Make sure that the permissible inclines / declines are not exceeded. Exceeding these values may exceed the braking capacity of the ride-on mower and lead to dangerous situations! THE RIDE-ON MOWER IS NOT APPROVED FOR ROAD USE, AND THUS IS NOT...

  • Page 16: Symbols

    5. SYMBOLS Your machine must be used with care. This is why labels with illustrations have been placed on the machine, to remind you of the main precautions to take during use. These labels are to be considered an integral part of the machine. Should a label come off or become illegible, contact your dealer to replace it.

  • Page 18: Identification Of The Main Components

    IDENTIFICATION OF THE MAIN COMPONENTS Operator's Seat 10) Battery 2) Steering Wheel 11) Fuel Cap 3) Brake / Clutch Pedal 12) Reverse Mowing Button 4) Forward Drive Pedal 13) Storage Compartment 5) Bumper 14) Rear Wheels 6) Front Wheels 15) Side Discharge Chute 7) Engine Speed Control Push Rod 16) Cutting Height Lever 8) Cleaning Fitting...

  • Page 19: Set Up

    6. SET UP UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY OPENING THE PACKAGING: The machine is shipped partially dismantled and packaged in a wooden crate to protect it during transport. The packaged machine will appear as in Figure 1A. WEAR HEAVY GLOVES. 1. Remove all shrink wrap and cut the two plastic straps that surround the package. 2.

  • Page 20: Machine Parts

    MACHINE PARTS The component parts of the machine to be assembled appear as in Figure 3. When unpacking the machine, take care to gather all individual parts and fittings, and do not damage the cutting deck when taking the machine off the pallet.

  • Page 21: Machine Assembly

    1. Nut M8 8. Steering Wheel 2. Seat Bolt 9. Nut M6 3. Operator's Seat 10. Bolt M6 X 35 4. Direction Rod Assembly 11. Discharge Cover 5. Bolt M8X20 12. Mulching Kit 6. The Shroud of Direction Rod 13. Locking Knob 7.
  • Page 22 RIDING MOWER WEIGHT CAPACITY: The total weight capacity (operator and load) must not exceed 113 kg. (250 Lbs.). INSTALL THE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY 1. Install the direction rod assembly to the designated position of the lawn mower according to the method shown in Figure 13, and the installation status is shown in Figure 14.
  • Page 23 3. Install the steering wheel assembly to the designated position of the lawn mower according to the method shown in Figure 17, and the installation status as shown in Figure 18.
  • Page 24 PAY ATTENTION TO THE ORIENTATION OF THE PARTS WHEN MOUNTING THE STEERING WHEEL. INSTALL THE SIDE DISCHARGE COVER 1. Install a discharge cover (11) to the designated position of the lawn mower according to the method shown in Figure 19, and the installation status as shown in Figure20.

  • Page 25: Connecting The Battery

    CONNECTING THE BATTERY 1. Connect the battery connectors to the machine connection leads and tighten the two screws. The red wire connects to the POSITIVE electrode(+), and the black wire connects to the NEGATIVE electrode (-). 2. Secure the battery with a small rubber strap.

  • Page 26: Tire Pressures

    DANGER IF ASSEMBLY IS NOT CARRIED OUT COMPLETELY! Do not operate the ride-on mower before it has been fully assembled! • Carry out all the work described in the assembly instructions. If you are uncertain • about anything, ask a specialist to confirm that the assembly has been carried out correctly before the machine is started up! •...

  • Page 27: Controls And Operations

    7. CONTROLS AND OPERATIONS CHECKING THE FUEL AND OIL FILLING UP MUST BE DONE WITH THE ENGINE SWITCH OFF IN AN OPEN AND WELL-VENTILATED ENVIRONMENT. Always remember that gasoline fumes are highly flammable. ▪ Do not use open flames near the mouth of the tank to check the level, and do not ▪...

  • Page 28: Filling The Tank

    FILLING THE TANK 1. Switch off the engine and remove the ignition key. 2. Wait until the engine has cooled down somewhat (risk of explosion if the fuel catches fire!). 3. Fold the seat (1) forwards. 4. Open the tank cap (2) and pour the fuel into the tank (3). 5.
  • Page 29 THE ENGINE MANUAL INDICATES WHAT TYPE OF OIL AND FUEL YOU CAN USE. THE OIL LEVEL MUST BE CHECKED AT REGULAR INTERVALS AND OIL MUST BE REPLENISHED IF NECESSARY. Use a suitable funnel or a filler pipe when pouring in the oil so that no oil is spilled on the engine, the housing or the ground.

  • Page 30: Ignition Switch

    CONTROLS AND CONTROL INSTRUMENTS THROTTLE LEVER THIS REGULATES THE ENGINE REVS. THE POSITIONS ARE INDICATED ON A LABEL SHOWING THE FOLLOWING SYMBOLS: CHOKE position: Cold starting ▪ SLOW position: Engine minimum ▪ speed FAST position: Engine top speed ▪ The CHOKE position enriches the mixture so must only be used for the time ▪...

  • Page 31: Brake / Clutch Pedal

    BRAKE / CLUTCH PEDAL The brake / clutch has two functions: depress it for sudden stops while moving, or to set the parking brake when stopped. BRAKE: WITH THE MACHINE MOVING: Press pedal (A) to slow down or stop ▪ the machine.

  • Page 32: Cutting Height Adjustment Lever

    DRIVE AND SPEED CHANGE ENGAGEMENT LEVER This pedal engages the drive in the wheels as well as modulating the machine’s forward and reverse speeds. 1. To engage forward drive, press it towards “F” with your toecap. As you increase the pressure on the pedal, the speed of the machine increases.

  • Page 33: Blade Rotation Engagement Lever

    THE MOWER MECHANISM SHOULD BE STARTED WITH THE CUTTING DECK SET AT THE UPPERMOST CUTTING HEIGHT. BLADE ROTATION ENGAGEMENT LEVER The blade start/stop lever is located to the right of the operator’s seat. The blade start/stop lever operates ▪ the electric clutch. Pull the lever upward to engage the ▪...

  • Page 34: Safety Recommendations

    SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS THE MACHINE MUST ONLY BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT WAS DESIGNED (CUTTING GRASS). Do not tamper with or remove the safety devices fitted on the machine. REMEMBER THAT THE USER IS ALWAYS RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE AND INJURY TO OTHERS.

  • Page 35: Directions Before Starting Work

    DIRECTIONS BEFORE STARTING WORK Before starting to mow, it is necessary to carry out several checks and operations to ensure you can work efficiently and in maximum safety. DANGER WHEN CHECKING THE SAFETY DEVICES! The safety devices may only be checked from the operator's seat and when no other ▪...
  • Page 36 CHECKING THE MOWER MECHANISM CONTACT SWITCH 1. The engine should be off. 2. Sit on the operator's seat. 3. Apply the brake/clutch pedal Refer to Figure 29 4. Engage the mower mechanism Refer to Figure 31 5. Attempt to start the engine, i.e. ignition key to position ON IF THE MOWER MECHANISM IS APPLIED, THE ENGINE IS NOT ALLOWED TO START!
  • Page 37 CHECK MACHINE SAFETY, AND EFFICIENCY 1. Check that the mower mechanism and belt covers are undamaged to prevent access to the cutting blades and the drive belts. If damaged, contact customer service. 2. Check that the safety devices function as described. 3.

  • Page 38: Use Of Accessories

    FUNDAMENTAL PREPARATORY MEASURES Always wear tough shoes and long trousers while mowing. Never mow barefoot or ▪ when wearing open sandals. Check the complete area on which the ride-on mower is to be used. Remove all ▪ stones, sticks, wires, bones and other foreign objects which could be scooped up and flung out.

  • Page 39: Starting The Engine

    Figure 32: Transmission engaged: for all uses, when moving and during cutting. Figure 33: Transmission disengaged: move the lever out and to the left (A), this makes it much easier to move the machine by hand, with the engine stopping. STARTING THE ENGINE BE SURE THAT THE FUEL STOPCOCK IS OPENED TO “ON”.

  • Page 40: To Stop The Engine

    7. Turn the ignition key first to “I” position and then to “START” position. 8. As soon as the engine starts, release the ignition key which will return to “I” position. 9. Shift the engine throttle between “SLOW” and “FAST” TO REDUCE STRAIN ON THE STARTER BATTERY, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO START FOR ANY LONGER THAN ABOUT FIVE SECONDS.

  • Page 41: Driving The Machine

    TRANSPORTING WITHOUT MOWING THIS MACHINE HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED FOR USE ON PUBLIC ROADS. IT MUST BE USED (AS INDICATED BY THE HIGHWAY CODE) IN PRIVATE AREAS CLOSED TO TRAFFIC. DANGER IN CASE OF INAPPROPRIATE SPEED! Drive slowly, especially at the beginning, in order to familiarize yourself with the ▪...
  • Page 42 MOWING IN REVERSE BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN DRIVING IN REVERSE. NEVER CHANGE THE DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT WITHOUT FIRST STOPPING THE MACHINE. WHEN THE MOWER IS STATIONARY OR ENGAGED IN FORWARD, THE REVERSE GEAR IS COMPLETELY BLOCKED. WHEN THE MOWER IS ENGAGED IN REVERSE MOWING, THE REVERSE GEAR CAN BE DISENGAGED BY DEPRESSING THE BRAKE / CLUTCH LEVER.
  • Page 43 WHEN TRAVELING IN REVERSE THE BLADES WILL STOP. If the blades are rotating when traveling reverse, press the RMO button. Restarting the engine will unlock the reverse mowing. BLADE ROTATION ENGAGEMENT DANGER DUE TO SPINNING BLADES! WHEN THE CUTTING BLADES ARE STILL SPINNING, THEY CAN CAUSE LACERATION INJURIES TO HANDS AND FEET! AS A RESULT, KEEP YOUR HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM THE CUTTERS! 1.

  • Page 44: Cutting Blade Maintenance

    MOWING INTERVAL Please take into account that grass grows differently at different times. We ▪ recommend using a shorter interval between mowing during early spring. You can increase the mowing intervals as the growth rate of the grass begins to ▪...

  • Page 45: Cleaning The Machine

    CLEANING THE MACHINE The ride-on mower must be cleaned regularly to ensure optimum function and a ▪ long service life. Clean the ride-on mower each time after use to remove adhering soiling. ▪ Do not use a high-pressure cleaner for cleaning. The water jet from a high- ▪...
  • Page 46 ENGINE Periodically clean the air filter and check the ignition plug electrodes. Consult the ▪ engine’s operator’s manual. At the start of each season, check the machine and have it serviced by a ▪ specialized after-sales center. DAMAGE TO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM BY PENETRATING WATER! MAKE SURE THAT NO WATER ENTERS THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM! CUTTING BLADE DECK THE MULCHING KITS SHOULD BE INSTALLED DURING THE CLEANING...
  • Page 47 STORAGE OF THE MACHINE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME 1. If you intend to not use the machine for a long period (more than 1 month), disconnect the battery cables and follow the instructions in the engine instruction manual. 2.

  • Page 48: Using On Sloping Ground

    USING ON SLOPING GROUND DO NOT USE THE MACHINE ON SLOPES ON SLOPES WITH LONGITUDINAL GRADIENTS GREATER THAN 15° (27%). RISK OF OVERTURNING ON STEEP GRADIENTS. 1. Only mow on slopes with gradients up to the maximum already mentioned. 2. Lawns on a slope must be mowed moving up and down and never across them. 3.
  • Page 49 USE THIS SLOPE GAUGE TO DETERMINE IF A SLOPE IS TOO STEEP FOR SAFE OPERATION! TO CHECK THE SLOPE, PROCEED AS FOLLOWS: 1. Remove this page and fold along the dashed line. 2. Locate a vertical object on or behind the slope (e.g., a pole, building, fence, tree, etc.) 3.

  • Page 50: Lawn Maintenance

    SLOPES ARE A MAJOR FACTOR RELATED TO TIP-OVER AND ACCIDENTS WHICH CAN RESULT INJURY OR DEATH. Do not operate machine on slope in excess of 15° (27%), all slopes require extra caution. LAWN MAINTENANCE 1. To keep a lawn green, soft, and attractive, it should be cut regularly without damaging the grass.

  • Page 51: Maintenance

    10. If the collector system tends to get blocked with grass; you should reduce the forward speed as it may be too high for the condition of the grass. If the problem persists, the probable causes are either badly sharpened blades or deformed wings.

  • Page 52: Maintenance Schedule

    BLADE SHARPENING AND BALANCING ADJUSTMENTS, INCLUDING REMOVAL AND REFITTING, ARE DEMANDING OPERATIONS WHICH REQUIRE SPECIFIC COMPETENCE, AS WELL AS SPECIAL EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY FOR SAFETY REASONS. ANY DAMAGED OR BENT BLADES MUST ALWAYS BE CHANGED FOR SAFETY REASONS. ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL BLADES. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The following jobs are allowed to be carried out by the user independently.

  • Page 53: Dismantling, Sharpening, And Balancing The Blade

    IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO SHORTEN THE MAINTENANCE INTERVALS COMPARED TO THOSE STATED IN THE TABLE ABOVE IN CASE OF SEVERE LOADING AND AT HIGH TEMPERATURES. REFER TO THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OF THE ENGINE MANUFACTURER WHEN NECESSARY. DISMANTLING, SHARPENING, AND BALANCING THE BLADE Check that the blade is sharpened properly and firmly fixed to the bracket.

  • Page 54: Replacing A Fuse

    3. To ensure that it works properly without unusual vibrations, any imbalance between the two parts of the blade must be below one gram. ALWAYS REPLACE THE DAMAGE OR BENT BLADE; NEVER TRY TO REPAIR IT! ALWAYS USE MANUFACTURERS GENUINE REPLACEMENT BLADES BEARING THE SYMBOL “ZJ 192901130101”...

  • Page 55: Cleaning And Replacing The Air Filter

    LUBRICATING PLAN To ensure that moving parts can move freely, we recommend lubricating the ▪ following points at least once a year. Use a cloth to clean all points to be lubricated before greasing or spraying. Do not ▪ use water, so as to avoid possible corrosion. LUBRICATION POINTS: Spray oil onto the bearings of the front axle on the frame.

  • Page 56: Checking The Spark Plug

    CHECKING THE SPARK PLUG THE SPARK PLUG MUST BE CHECKED ACCORDING TO THE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND EXCHANGED IF NECESSARY. FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION, PLEASE REFER TO THE SEPARATE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE ENGINE. ALL WORK ON THE SPARK PLUG IS ONLY ALLOWED TO BE CARRIED OUT WHEN THE ENGINE IS COMPLETELY STOPPED AND HAS COOLED DOWN FULLY.
  • Page 57 CORRECT ELECTRODE GAP CAN BE FOUND IN THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE ENGINE MANUFACTURER. ADJUSTING THE BOWDEN CABLE FOR THE MOWER MECHANISM If the mower mechanism can no longer be switched on or off again, the switching mechanism on the Bowden cable can be adjusted. RISK OF INJURY! Any work on the mower mechanism must only be carried out when the engine is ▪...

  • Page 58: Starter Battery

    STARTER BATTERY The ride-on mower scope of supply does not include a charger for the starter battery. The starter battery is always supplied from the factory pre-charged. DANGER IF THE STARTER BATTERY IS NOT HANDLED CORRECTLY! The following points must be complied with to avoid the dangers arising from incorrect handling of the battery: Do not store the starter battery in the immediate vicinity of naked flames, do not ▪...

  • Page 59: Transportation And Storage

    We recommend charging this maintenance-free, gas-tight starter battery using ▪ a specifically suitable charger (which can be obtained through retail outlets). Comply with the operating instructions of the charger manufacturer before and ▪ during charging of the starter battery. DANGER OF A SHORT CIRCUIT! To avoid a short circuit, always disconnect the negative cable (-) of the battery first, and reconnect it last! Always remove the ignition key before starting work on the battery!

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    PARKING THE RIDE-ON MOWER Never store the ride-on mower with fuel in the tank inside a building in which fuel ▪ vapors may possibly come into contact with naked flames or sparks. Only park the ride-on mower in rooms that are suitable for storing motor vehicles. ▪...
  • Page 61 Problem Possible Cause(s) Remedy Starting motor Starting conditions have not Check that all starting conditions will not turn the been met. have been met. engine on. No fuel in the fuel tank. Turn the key to the «STOP» position and refuel the fuel tank. Poor contact between cable Check the connections.
  • Page 62 Problem Possible Cause(s) Remedy Engine under Air Filter blocked. Clean or replace the Air Filter.(See performing engine manual) Engine speed too low. Increase throttle. Travelling speed too high. Set to a lower travelling speed. Spark Plug defective. Replace the Spark Plug (See engine manual) Fuel Tank ventilation blocked.
  • Page 63 Problem Possible Cause(s) Remedy Strong vibrations. Blades loose. Check and tighten all the blades (See torque tightening) or contact your Dealer or Service Center. Engine loose. Check and tighten all the engine and frame bolts. Unbalance in one or both Contact your Dealer or Service Blades resulting from damage.

  • Page 64: Machine Dimensions

    MACHINE DIMENSIONS...

  • Page 65: Exploded Views And Parts

    11. EXPLODED VIEWS AND PARTS...

  • Page 82: Warranty

    12. WARRANTY This product is distributed by: HOME HARDWARE 34 Henry Street West, St. Jacobs, ON N0B 2N0, Canada. www.homehardware.ca Please direct all service requests to: MECANAIR 1380 Newton Street, Suite 109, Boucherville, (Québec) J4B 5H2, Canada Phone: 1.866.206.0888. (ext 322) or Store.hh@Mecanair.net WARRANTY HOME HARDWARE partners with MECANAIR to service this product.

  • Page 83: Limited Warranty Period

    LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD: Non-commercial use: 60 Months or 200 hours, whichever Comes First. Commercial use: 6 Months or 200 hours, whichever Comes First. Rental Purpose: This warranty is void if the product has been used for rental purposes. Replacement parts sold to a consumer or installed by an authorized service center are warranted for a period of 90 days from date of purchase.
  • Page 84 Use of the product that is not consistent with the intended use thereof, as ▪ described in the operating instructions, including, but not limited to, abuse, misuse and/or neglect of the product, or any use inconsistent with and/or non-compliant with instructions contained in the Operator’s Manual. This includes operation in sandy and/or corrosive environments.
  • Page 85 ALL OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA: MECANAIR must warrant the emission control system on your power equipment engine for the period of time listed below, provided there has been no abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance of your power equipment engine. Where a warrantable condition exists, MECANAIR will repair your power equipment engine at no cost to you including diagnosis, parts, and labor.
  • Page 86 SYSTEMS COVERED PARTS IN WARRANTY DESCRIPTION Fuel Metering Carburetor assembly (includes starting enrichment system), Engine temperature sensor, Engine control module, Fuel regulator, Intake manifold Evaporative Fuel Tank, Fuel Cap, Fuel Hoses, Vapor Hoses, Carbon Canister, Canister Mounting Brackets, Fuel Strainer, Fuel cock, Fuel Pump, Fuel Hose Joint, Canister Purge Hose Joint Exhaust...

  • Page 88: General Information

    MODEL LC1P85FA ENGINE OWNWER’S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. General information 2. Safety regulations 3. Components and controls 4. What you need to know 5. Standards of use 6. Maintenance 7. Troubleshooting 8. Technical data 1. GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 READING AND UNDERSTANDING THE MANUAL Some paragraphs in the manual containing information of particular importance for safety and operation are highlighted at various levels of emphasis, and signify the following:...

  • Page 89: Safety Symbols

    1.2 SAFETY SYMBOLS Your engine should be used with due care and attention. Symbols have therefore been placed on the engine to remind you of the main precautions to be taken. Their full meaning is explained later on. You are also asked to carefully read the safety regulations in the applicable chapter of this handbook.

  • Page 90: Operation

    Fuel is highly flammable: Store the fuel in special containers. ▪ Refuel only outdoors by using a funnel; never smoke while refueling and/or ▪ handling fuel. Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add ▪...

  • Page 91: Components And Controls

    6) For safe operation, never use the engine with either worn or damaged parts. Parts should be replaced and not repaired. Use genuine spare parts. Parts that are not of the same quality can damage the engine and impair your safety. 3.

  • Page 92: What You Need To Know

    4. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW The engine performance, reliability and life are influenced by many factors, some external and some strictly associated with the quality of the products used and with the scheduled maintenance. The following information allows a better understanding and use of your engine. 4.1 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS The operation of a four-stroke endothermic engine is affected by: a) Temperature:...

  • Page 93: Standards Of Use

    b) Choose the SAE viscosity grade of oil from this chart: from 5 to 35 °C = SAE 30 ▪ from -15 to + 5 °C = 5W-30 or 10W-30 (multi-viscosity) ▪ from -25 to + 35 °C = Synthetic oils 5W-30 or 10W-30 (multi-viscosity) ▪...
  • Page 94 5.1.1 Check oil level See the specific chapter (8.1) for the oil to be used. a) Place engine level. b) Clean around oil fill. c) Unscrew the cap, clean the end of the dipstick, and insert it without screwing it down.
  • Page 95 5.2 STARTING THE ENGINE (cold) The engine must be started in the way described in the machine’s Instruction Manual, always making sure that any device (if present) that could cause the machine to advance or the engine to stop is disengaged. a) Open the fuel shut off valve.

  • Page 96: Cleaning And Storage

    5.6 STOPPING THE ENGINE AFTER MOWING a) Move the throttle to “SLOW”. b) Allow the engine to run at minimum speed for at least 15-20 seconds. c) Stop the engine following the instructions contained in the machine’s Instructions Manual. d) When the engine is cold, disconnect the spark plug and remove the starter key (if present).
  • Page 97 6. MAINTENANCE 6.1 SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS Remove the spark plug cap and read instructions before carrying out any cleaning, repair or maintenance operation. Wear proper clothing and working gloves whenever your hands are at risk. Do not perform maintenance or repair operations without the necessary tools and technical knowledge.

  • Page 98: Change Oil

    6.3 CHANGE OIL See the specific chapter (8.1) for the oil to be used. Drain oil while the engine is warm, being careful not to touch the hot engine nor the drained oil. a) Place the machine on a flat surface. b) Clean the area around the filler cap and unscrew the cap with dipstick.

  • Page 99: Air Filter Maintenance

    b) Make sure that the cooling air intakes are not blocked. c) Clean the plastic components with a sponge soaked in water and detergent. 6.5 AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE a) Clean the area around the filter cover. b) Remove the cover by unscrewing the two knobs. c) Remove the filtering element.

  • Page 100: Carburetor Modification For High Altitude Operation

    6.7 TUNING THE THROTTLE CABLE AND THE CARBURETTOR Should the engine not reach maximum revs with the throttle trigger set to “FAST”, it could be due to the throttle trigger and speed control lever being out of phase or to a carburetion problem.

  • Page 101: Toubleshooting

    7. TOUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM LIKELY CAUSE SOLUTION a) Hard starting No fuel Check and top up Stale fuel or build-ups in tank Empty fuel tank and refill with fresh fuel Incorrect starting procedure Perform the starting procedure correctly Spark plug disconnected Check that the spark plug cap fits well over the plug terminals The spark plug is wet, or the spark plug...

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