– Slacken nut 35, turn adjuster 36 a few turns
anti-clockwise.
– Retighten nut 35.
When correctly adjusted, drive to the rear roller
is engaged when the drive control lever 4 is
squeezed against the handle top 5 or disen-
gaged when released.
Changing oil:
Change the oil after 8 hours of use. The oil
should then be changed every 50 hours or at
the end of each season before storage, which-
ever is sooner.
(See engine manual for details.)
Note: It is important that you use the recom-
mended oil to avoid damage to your engine.
Cleaning Air filter (See engine manual for de-
tails).
General maintenance and Adjustments (See
engine manual for details).
1 litre of SAE 30 API SF Oil..................F016 S10258
Regular maintenance at the recommended
service intervals, replacing worn or damaged
parts as necessary and having the mower serv-
iced by an ATCO-QUALCAST Approved Service
Agent before winter storage will maximize the
life and reliability of the mower. Observe the fol-
lowing before storage:
1. Clean the mower down thoroughly. Remove
any grass debris especially around the en-
gine cooling fins (also see engine manual).
2. Check the cutting action (see “Adjusting the
Blades”) and lightly oil the cutting edges.
3. Check that all nuts and bolts are tight.
4. Drain off any fuel in the petrol tank, see en-
gine manual.
5. Clean fuel tap, see engine manual.
The following table gives checks and actions that you can perform if your machine does not oper-
ate correctly. If these do not identify/remedy the problem, contact your service agent.
Warning: Switch off, remove spark plug cap before investigating fault.
Engine Maintenance
Accessories
Winter Storage/Storage over 30 day
Fault Finding
Symptom Possible Cause Remedy
Mower leaves a ragged
finish
Cutter not correctly adjusted Adjust the cutter
Engine will not start Engine is flooded
Spark plug lead not connected
Spark plug dirty
Leave for 10 – 15 minutes
Reconnect
See engine maintenance manual
Engine stops No petrol
Engine speed too low for conditions
Cutting cylinder obstructed
Refill tank
Move throttle
Turn off engine and clear obstruction
Engine does not stop Switch failure To stop engine, remove spark plug lead
Contact an Atco-Qualcast
Approved Service Agent
Cutting cylinder does not
rotate
Incorrect adjustment Contact an Atco-Qualcast
Approved Service Agent
Land drive does not
engage
Incorrect adjustment/cable damaged Contact an Atco-Qualcast
Approved Service Agent
Excessive vibration/noise Blade(s) or/and cylinder bearing dam-
aged
Engine fault
Contact an Atco-Qualcast
Approved Service Agent
See engine maintenance manual
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