CONTENTS WARRANTY CARD IMPORTANT This Warranty Card should be filled in, retained and used as reference with any Correspondence that you may have with your Service Agent or Manufacturer MODEL SERIAL NUMBER PURCHASE DATE PRICE (INCL GST) OWNERS NAME OWNERS ADDRESS RETAILERS NAME RETAILERS ADDRESS...
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...
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety sign: This sign is used to indicate important CAUTION information for your safety and to prevent A caution indicates precautions that must be taken to avoid injury to the operator or damage. any bystander, or damage to your mower. Training: 1.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. Preparation: 16. Thoroughly inspect the area where the lawnmower is to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones and any other foreign objects. 17. When mowing on slopes, only mow across the face, never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction.
OPERATING THE LAWNMOWER. Oil: Before you use your lawnmower, every CAUTION Engines fitted rotary four stroke will require approximately 600 lawnmowers are shipped without oil. Check the ml of engine oil in the sump. With the engine manufacturers manual for oil grade lawnmower in a level position, details.
Removal of the before fitting or removing the Mulcher plug. mulcher plug and fitting the catcher converts the mower to a catching model and vice versa. NOTE: The 530SPB has no mulch option...
OPERATING THE LAWNMOWER. Starting the lawnmower - cold starts: Open the fuel shut off valve (where fitted). CAUTION 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 be fatal.
OPERATING THE LAWNMOWER. Throttle control lever: The throttle control lever is located on the right hand handle for the 530SPB models. The throttle lever is moved fully forward into the detented choke / start position to start a cold engine.
OPERATING THE LAWNMOWER. 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. To adjust the height of cut setting, follow the steps below.
OPERATING THE LAWNMOWER. minimum power consumption and prolonged life for the cutting edges. Carry out the following procedures before commencing work and re-check the settings every 2 to 3 hours of mowing or when the cutting performance is noticeably reduced. During mowing, the blade tips can move relative to the mower body through normal work or by hitting obstructions.
OPERATING THE LAWNMOWER. To remove the grass catcher, stop the engine, hold the catcher by its top handle raise the rear flap. Lift the grass catcher up and away from the lawnmower and return the grass flap to its down / closed position.
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To disengage drive, release the drive levers. CHANGING SPEED 530SPB MODEL This lawnmower is equipped with a three speed transmission. To change speeds, move the speed selection lever mounted on the left handlebar. Select 1 = slow speed, 2 = intermediate speed, and 3 = fast speed.
MAINENANCE Engine: Refer to the manufacturers operator owner manual for engine maintenance information. Check engine oil level: Periodically the oil level should be checked CAUTION Running engines, fitted to to ensure it is correct. Engine oil also rotary lawnmowers, without sufficient oil can requires changing after the initial first five cause the engine to seize.
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.
MAINTENANCE Disc blade assembly CAUTION 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. 1. Set the lawnmower to highest cutting height.
MAINTENANCE Blade Replacement Torque Settings: Centre Bolt 50 Nm Flail Blade Bolts 20 Nm (free to move) Carburettor Adjustment: Check your engine Manufacturers Maintenance Instructions when carburettor adjustment is required to compensate for changes in fuel, temperature, altitude or load.
CLEANING AND STORAGE 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.
CLEANING AND STORAGE Cleaning under self propelled drive cover: The area under the drive assembly guard should be cleaned out on a regular basis. The drive assembly cover should be removed and the area cleaned out of any debris. ...
Check oil level and drain excessive oil. Oil leaks from muffler or air cleaner. Mower tipped or handled incorrectly. Check oil level, air cleaner and spark plug and correct as necessary. If fault persists, consult your authorised Bushranger Service Agent.
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 a two-year comprehensive parts and labour warranty. 1. This warranty does not include the engine and batteries (if fitted), which are covered by separate manufacturers warranties.
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