This mower has been designed and manufactured with utmost care in accordance with SANLI’s strict standards of safety, reliability and ease of operation. Please read this manual carefully and familiarise yourself with all of the ...
Immobilise the machine Turn off the engine and remove the spark plug cap before cleaning, transporting, adjusting or leaving the machine unattended. Hazardous products This machine uses petrol and oil. Be very careful when filling, operating and moving the mower. Wear eye and hand protection when refilling the mower with fuel or oil. Wear protective equipment Wear eye and hearing protection when using the mower. User’s Manual Sanli LS40 / 5...
• Never mow wearing loose clothing/shoes or with bare feet. Always wear long trousers and sturdy, non‐slip footwear. • Start the engine carefully in a clear, unobstructed area following the instructions for use. Keep hands and feet well away from turning blade. • Never leave the engine running unattended or in an enclosed area where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can accumulate. User’s Manual Sanli LS40 / 6...
• Use a ramp or get help from a suitable fit and healthy person when lifting, loading or unloading the mower. • To avoid risk of fire, never start the mower where fuel has been spilled. • Be especially careful when turning with the mower and when pulling it towards you. • Maintain a well‐balanced position on sloping ground and never mow on steep slopes. Be especially careful when changing direction on slopes. Always mow across a slope, never up and down. • To avoid the risk of serious burns, never touch a hot engine or any of its parts unless wearing suitable protective gloves. • Observe any local or national regulations relating to the use of engine‐ powered outdoor equipment. 2.4 After using the mower User’s Manual Sanli LS40 / 7...
3. Usage Guidelines Making any unauthorised modifications to the mower (ie modifications that are unauthorised by SANLI UK and/or an appointed SANLI dealer) can make the machine unsafe and may lead to severe injuries during use. SANLI UK can accept no liability for machine failure or personal injury if the machine’s owner and/or operator does not comply with this notice and/or with national safety regulations and guidelines regarding the use of engine‐powered ...
NOTE: THE OIL FILLER CAP MUST BE SCREWED IN FULLY BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE. NEVER REMOVE THE FILLER CAP WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING. User’s Manual Sanli LS40 / 9...
• Replace securely the caps on the fuel tank and the fuel container and place the latter in a secure place away from heat or direct sunlight. • Before each mowing, visually inspect the condition of the mower’s fuel tank and its cap, the fuel delivery pipe and the fuel filter. If a fuel leak is seen or suspected, do not start the engine. Drain the fuel tank using a fuel suction pump and immediately contact an approved SANLI UK service dealer for advice. 3.14 Adjusting the Cutting Height User’s Manual Sanli LS40 / 10...
• Repeat the above operation on the three other wheels, ensuring they are all at the same height. 3.2 Using the mower Before starting and using the mower, check for the presence and operation of safety devices. Also, check the condition of the blade and its securing bolt. If necessary, replace or repair defective items. Use only genuine SANLI parts or parts that have been approved by SANLI UK. If possible, mow only when the grass is dry. If the grass is wet or excessively long, perform two cutting passes. Make the first pass at maximum cutting height to avoid overloading the mower. The second pass should be made at the required finished height. If grass builds up beneath the mower’s chassis, stop the engine and remove the spark plug’s cap before cleaning the ...
• Pull back the starter until you feel resistance and then pull the handle firmly and briskly to turn the engine (fig.13). • Repeat the above procedure as necessary until the engine starts. • When starting from cold, gradually move the throttle lever to • the full throttle position (as shown right) after a few moments of running. WARNING: The cutting blade turns when the engine is being started. 3.22 Stopping the mower User’s Manual Sanli LS40 / 12...
To minimise possible risk of accidents, the engine of your SANLI lawnmower is coupled to an operator control. When the operator control lever is released, it returns immediately to its rest position and the engine is automatically turned off. To stop the mower, move the throttle lever to its stop position and release the operator control lever. The engine and the blade will stop turning automatically. If there is a build‐up of grass beneath the chassis, stop the engine, remove the spark plug’s cap and wait until the engine has cooled before clearing the grass. 3.3 Cleaning, storage, transportation and maintenance Before working on the cutting system of the machine, switch off the engine and remove the spark plug’s cap. 3.31 Cleaning the mower ...
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(fig. 14). Dispose of discarded fuel safely and responsibly, remembering that petrol vapours can cause explosion or fire. Run the engine until any remaining fuel is consumed. Allow the engine to cool. Remove the grass collection bag. Loosen the quick release (fig.15) and fold down the top section of the handles taking care not to bend the cables. To avoid scratching the mower, insert corrugated cardboard or similar User’s Manual Sanli LS40 / 14...
Before and after each mowing session, check that the blade, its attachment bolts and drive shaft are not damaged or excessively worn. Never try to straighten a bent blade. Replace a damaged, worn or bent blade as soon as possible. Use only genuine SANLI parts or those approved by SANLI UK. Excessive vibration when mowing is a good indication of a problem with the cutting system. ...
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Replace and retighten the serviced spark plug and replace the cap. If the spark plug is worn or damaged, replace with a new spark plug of the same or suitable type for the engine. If in doubt, contact a SANLI UK appointed dealer. Air Filter An air filter in poor condition will reduce the performance and life of the engine while making ...
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Insert the filter cartridge into its housing and replace the airbox lid, ensuring that each component is in place and properly installed. If the filter cartridge is damaged or is very dirty, replace it using a genuine SANLI part. WARNING: Do not twist the cartridge to clean foam, as you could damage it. The SANLI LSP46 mower is equipped with a dual filtration system comprising a foam pre‐filter and a cartridge filter paper. The maintenance of a foam pre‐filter is identical to that of a foam cartridge ...
Drain and renew Drain and renew 4. Specifications Consistent with our policy of continuous improvement, SANLI reserves the right to change the design and configuration of any of its products without notice or obligation. Therefore, please treat the text and images in this manual as being for illustrative purposes only. They may in no case serve as a ...
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Type of machine Engine-powered lawnmower Version Push Cutting width 395 mm (15.5 in) Engine Sanli 350 OHV single cylinder 4 stroke - air cooled Displacement 118 cc Maximum power 2.3 kW (3hp) @ 4000 rpm Maximum torque 5.4 Nm @ 3400 rpm...
Spark plug cap defective Fill fuel tank The engine does not start Fuel tank empty Open the fuel valve Fuel flow valve closed Contact a SANLI approved Ignition malfunction dealer Operator control lever not Press fully the operator lever properly engaged...
7. After sales service For more information or for after sales service, please contact your local SANLI dealer or visit the SANLI UK website at www.sanli.co.uk. An identification number is located on the name plate affixed to the mower and also to the back of this instruction book. Please quote this number when contacting a SANLI authorised dealer or service agent to request a repair, maintenance or a replacement part. Use only original genuine SANLI parts or those approved by SANLI UK. ...
SANLI UK guarantees to replace all defective parts due to a fault or a manufacturing defect. In no case will this guarantee result in a refund of hardware or direct or indirect damages. To qualify for support under the SANLI UK guarantee, the applicant must submit as soon as possible a request or claim to an authorised SANLI UK service dealer or agent. A list of approved service dealers/agents is available on the website www.sanli.co.uk or by phoning 01235 861640. ...
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Fujian Jinjiang Sanli Engine Co., Ltd. Declares that the following equipment manufactured by Fujian Jinjiang Sanli Engine Co.,Ltd conforms to the following Directive(s):2006/42/EC,2004/108/EC and 2000/14/EC of the European Parliament and of the council on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the noise emission in the environment by equipment for use outdoors.
WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD PLEASE REGISTER YOUR MACHINE TO VALIDATE YOUR WARRANTY To validate your warranty, register your equipment with SANLI UK after its purchase by completing and returning the warranty card below or by registering on the website www.sanli.co.uk/register/. Reference Serial Number S/N ...