Operating
Instructions
:
Before Starting
Fuel
Top with
clean regular Unleaded
petrol
only.
Do Not Overfill.
Don't fill above
the high level mark on
the tank.
Make
sure
the
petrol
is
free from impurities,
particularly
water.
The
petrol
tank is located
inside
the engine compartment
of
our Greenfield
mower.
Raise
the bonnet
for access.
Before removing the filler cap
from the
fuel
tank to refuel
the
machine, wipe or brush
the area
clean around
the cap
to
prevent
any dirt or debris accidentally
falling into
thelan* when
the
cap
is removed.
Do not use stale
petrol
in
your
mower,
add clean fresh fuel only. Refer
"Safety Instiuctions"
on
page
2 regarding fuel safety
and fire
hazards.
Engine Oil
Check
oil level by
positioning
the
mower on
level
ground.
Wipe or brush the area clean
around the oil
filler/dipstick cap,
remove the dipstick
and wipe clean,
replace
the
dipstick
screwing correctly
into
position.
Remove again
and sight
the
oil
level. Fill to the full
mark. Do
not
overfill.
The dipstick
must be firmly in
place
when the engine
is running.
Refer to
the
"CRANKCASE
LUBRICATION"
in the maintenance
section of this manual for oil
recommendations.
Tyres
Inflatetothecorrectpressures.20to22psi(140tol54KPa)inthefronttyresand12to15psi(84to105KPa)inthe
rear tyres. Do
not
over
inflate. Over
inflation will change
the shape of the tyre adversely affecting
the
cutter
Trim &
Tilt
and may also cause
permanent
tyre damage
resulting
in tyre rupture and
possible
accident.
Cutting Ileight
The
cutting
height adjustment
lever is located
in
the
rear cover in front of the operator. To alter the cutting
height, move
the lever to
the right then shift upward or
downward
to
select
the
setting
then release to lock in
position. An indicator
panel
displays
the
setting.
Use the
height settings in
the
green
band
for maximum
belt
life.
Blade Clutch
The
blade clutch
lever is located on
the cutter deck beside
the right hand
side running board.
To
engage
the cutter
blades,
push
the lever down, out of the
latch then shift slowly
rearwards to the
end of
the travel and
allow
the lever to
rise up into
the locked "ENGAGED"
position.
To disengage the cutter
blades
push
the lever
down, out of
the latch and allow
the
lever to travel.fully forward and up
into the locked
"OIJT"
position.
DANGER:
.
When Cutter Clutch
is engagedo high-speed blades
are rotating.
.
Never use
the mower without
the
safety
deflector or
grass
catcher
fitted.
.
Never attempt
to dismount
from the driveros seat while
engine
is running.
Seat
The operator's seat is adjustable
front to
rear. To adjust
push
the lever on the left hand side
of
the seat to the
left
and slide
the seat
forward
or backward
until a safe
and comfortable seating
position
is obtained, then release
the lever to the locked
position.
Oil the slides occasionally.
To Start
the Engine
Apply the
park
brake, disengage
the
blade
clutch
(Cutters
Out).
Turn
on fuel tap
(if
fiUed). For cold starting,
the choke
will
need to
be
activated. On single cylinder
models, move
the
throttle control lever up and into the CHOKE
position.
On
twin
cylinder
models fitted with
a separate choke control,
move
the throttle control to the FAST
position
and
pull
out
and hold the choke control in
the
CHOKE
position. Turn
starter key to the start
position,
ten seconds maximum,
to
avoid overheating the starter
motor. If engine does
not start it may
be
flooded.
Set throttle control
half
way
and try again.
Make sure to return the
key to the RUN
position
after
the engine
starts or each time
you
attempt to start
it.
Once
the
engine is running move
the throttle control to the
FAST
position
on single cylinder models to turn off
the
CHOKI.
On twin cylinder
models
with
a separate choke control
push
the
CHOKE in fully
for
correct engine operation.
Important
-
This Greenfield
mower is fitted with
a
safety
"cut-out"
switch activated by the seat. The operator
must be
seated to start the engine and
remain seated while operating
the mower.
If the operator does not remain seated
the engine
will stop.
This
safety switch
must be
kept
functional
for
your protection.
Adjustment is
easily done
if ever necessary.
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