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  • Page 2: Warranty Card

    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...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Page No. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COMMISSIONING THE LAWNMOWER Fuel Handlebar folding instructions Handlebar Height adjustment instructions Mulch models OPERATING THE LAWNMOWER Starting the lawnmower Cold starts Starting the lawnmower Hot starts Stopping the engine Throttle control lever Zone start handle Recoil start handle Cutting height adjustment Cutting blade adjustment...
  • Page 4 CONTENTS MAINTENANCE Engine Check engine oil level Clean the air cleaner Check spark plug Rotating screen Throttle, Self propelled Fasteners and linkages Blade care Change worn or damaged blades Disc blade assembly Blade replacement torque settings Carburettor adjustment CLEANING & STORAGE Cleaning the mower body Cleaning the catcher Muffler...
  • Page 5: 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 6 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.
  • Page 7 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.
  • Page 8: Commissioning The Lawnmower

    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.
  • Page 9: Handlebar Folding Instructions

    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...
  • Page 10: Starting The Lawnmower Cold Starts

    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.
  • Page 11: Throttle Control Lever

    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.
  • Page 12: Cutting Height Adjustment

    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.
  • Page 13: Cutting Blade Adjustment

    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.
  • Page 14: Grass Catcher

    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.
  • Page 15 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.
  • Page 16: Engine

    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.
  • Page 17: 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 18: Disc Blade Assembly

    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.
  • Page 19: Blade Replacement Torque Settings

    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.
  • Page 20: Cleaning & Storage

    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.
  • Page 21: Cleaning Under Self Propelled Drive Cover

    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. ...
  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 23: Waranty

    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.
  • Page 24 TROUBLESHOOTING...

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