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- Page 1 Bushranger 500SF / 650SF Lawnmower Assembly and Owner’s Manual WWW.POWERUPLAWNCARE.COM.AU WARNING! Read this manual before operating your BUSHRANGER Lawnmower.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Instructions ........................ 4 COMMISSIONING THE LAWNMOWER Engine Informations ......................7 Oil and Fuel .......................... 8 Fuel ............................8 Assembling the Catcher ....................... 9 Handlebar Folding Instructions .................... 10 Handlebar Height Adjustments Instructions ............... 10 Mulch Models ........................10 OPERATING THE LAWNMOWER Starting the Lawnmower Cold Starts .................. - Page 3 CONTENT MAINTENANCE Engine ..........................17 Check Engine Oil Level ......................17 Clean the Air Cleaner ......................17 Check Spark Plug ......................... 18 Rotating Screen ........................18 Throttle Control ........................18 Fasteners and Linkages ....................... 18 Change Worn or Damaged Blades ..................18 Blade Replacement Torque Settings ..................
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Page 4: Safety Instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MEANING OF THE SYMBOLS SHOWN ON THE MOWER Warning Read Operating Instructions before starting operations Be careful of object thrown from the lawnmower Keep other people away from the danger zone Disconnect spark plug before carrying out any maintenance Danger - Keep hands and feet away from cutting blades Be careful of hot surfaces Danger- Do NOT touch hot surfaces... - Page 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY SIGN: This sign is used to indicate important A caution indicates precautions information for your safety and to prevent that must be taken to avoid injury to the operator or damage. any bystander, or damage to your mower. TRAINING: Read the instructions carefully.
- Page 6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PREPARATION: Thoroughly inspect the area where the lawnmower is to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones and any other foreign objects. When mowing on slopes, only mow across the face, never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction.
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Page 7: Commissioning The Lawnmower
COMMISSIONING THE LAWNMOWER Open the carton and remove the lawnmower and its accessories, you will find: • 1 x Rotary Mower. • 1 x Top grass catcher • 1 x Bottom grass catcher • 1 x Mulch plug (if applicable) •... -
Page 8: Oil And Fuel
COMMISSIONING THE LAWNMOWER OIL: Before you use your lawnmower, every four Engines fitted rotary stroke will require approximately 600 ml of lawnmowers are shipped without oil. Check the engine oil in the sump. With the lawnmower engine manufacturers manual for oil grade in a level position, details. -
Page 9: Assembling The Catcher
COMMISSIONING THE LAWNMOWER Assembling the catcher, 500SF/650SF Series: STEP 1 Place the base of the catcher onto a flat surface, a bench is ideal. STEP 2 Tilting the top of the catcher forward - ease onto the base. Locate the front lugs and tilt carefully rearwards to align remaining lugs. -
Page 10: Handlebar Folding Instructions
There are two locking levers on 500SF and 650SF models. Handlebar Height adjustment instructions: The height of the handlebar can be adjusted to various heights. -
Page 11: Operating The Lawnmower
OPERATING THE LAWNMOWER Starting the lawnmower - cold starts: Open the fuel shut off valve (where fitted). Never start or run the engine Move the throttle control to choke / start indoors or poorly ventilated areas, e ngine position. For lawnmowers fitted with non- exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas, which can choke engines, the primer bulb must be firmly be fatal. -
Page 12: Throttle Control Lever
Throttle control lever: The throttle control lever is located on the right hand handle for the 500SF / 650SF models. The throttle lever is moved fully forward into the detented choke / start position to start a cold engine. The run... -
Page 13: Cutting Height Adjustment
OPERATING THE LAWNMOWER Cutting height adjustment: The single lever height adjustment makes for easy change from one height setting to another. There are ten height of cut settings available (from 10 mm to 65 mm) and the most suitable height should be selected that best suits the grass and weather conditions. -
Page 14: Grass Catcher
OPERATING THE LAWNMOWER Grass Catcher: Your rotary lawnmower can be operated with Always shut off the engine and the grass catcher fitted, or removed as a ensure it has stopped before fitting or removing utility mower. the grass catcher or raising the rear flap. Note that if the lawnmower is used with the catcher removed, the rear flap must be fitted and located in the down / closed position. -
Page 15: Mulching Models
OPERATING THE LAWNMOWER Mulching Models: Mulch mowing is recommended at the higher Always wait until the engine has end of the height of cut settings to allow a stopped and the blade has stopped rotating good even cut and distribution of clippings before fitting or removing the Mulcher plug. -
Page 16: Fitting And Removing The Mulch Plate
CLEANING AND STORAGE Fitting and removing the mulcher plug: Fitting the plug • Stop the engine. • Make sure the discharge chute and underside of the mower body is clean. • Lift the rear flap of the lawnmower and remove the catcher, if fitted. •... -
Page 17: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Engine: Refer to the manufacturers operator owner manual for engine maintenance information. Check engine oil level: Periodically the oil level should be checked Running engines, fitted to to ensure it is correct. Engine oil also requires rotary lawnmowers, without sufficient oil can changing after the initial first five hours of use, cause the engine to seize. -
Page 18: Check Spark Plug
MAINTENANCE Check spark plug: Clean and reset the spark plug gap every 25 hours of operation. Remember, in small engines, difficult starting and erratic running is most often attributable to a dirty, oily or carbonated spark plug. Do not file or sand blast the spark plug electrode but clean by scraping or wire brushing, then cleaning with a commercial solvent. -
Page 19: Disc Blade Assembly
MAINTENANCE Disc blade assembly: Always disconnect the spark plug lead when working on the disc blade assembly. This will prevent accidental starting of the engine. To maintain balance, always fit a complete set of blades and fasteners. Set the lawnmower to highest cutting height. -
Page 20: Blade Replacement Torque Settings
MAINTENANCE Bar blade assembly: Tip the lawnmower with its spark plug upward - refer to engine manual. Remove the centre bolt and spring washer; pull the blade and carrier off the engine shaft. Either sharpen and balance the old blade or fit a new one. Grease the engine shaft;... -
Page 21: Cleaning The Mower Body
MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Mower Body: There is a direct relationship between the lawnmower’s life and the care and attention given to the lawnmower both during and after operation. After use it is important that the lawnmower is thoroughly cleaned down and inspected so that it will be in good working order the next time it is required. -
Page 22: Storage
CLEANING AND STORAGE Storage: After each mowing season or if the lawnmower is not going to be used for 30 days or more, it is recommended that The engine oil should be changed. All fuel should be removed. Run the engine until it is warm and drain the engine oil and refill with the correct grade to the required level. -
Page 23: Troubleshooting Table
CLEANING AND STORAGE FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine does not start, Throttle not in choke / start Move throttle to choke / start runs erratically or position. position. experiencing power Fuel tank empty or fuel shut Fill tank with recommended fuel loss. -
Page 24: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING WARRANTY: The seller warrants this rotary lawnmower to be free from defects in material and workmanship. Subject to the following conditions, the rotary lawnmower comes complete with the following comprehensive parts and labour warranty. DOMESTIC 2 YEARS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASED COMMERCIAL / HIRE 3 MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASED This warranty does not include the engine and batteries (if fitted), which are covered... - Page 25 NOTES...
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