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ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY
DESCRIPTION
ASSEMBLY OF GRASS CATCHER
OPERATION
ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS
Refer to the engine manufacturer's maintenance manual.
CAUTION:
- 0.6l Oil must be added to the engine before use.
ASSEMBLY REAR DEFLECTOR
ADJUSTMENT OF CUTTING HEIGHT
Always operate with the deflector or grasscatcher in the correct position.
Always stop the engine before removing the grasscatcher or adjusting the height of cut.
Never place your hands or feet underneath the deck or into the rear grass discharge chute while the engine is running.
Before mowing, remove all foreign objects from the lawn which may be thrown by the machine. While mowing, stay alert for any foreign objects which may have been
missed.
Never lift the rear of the mower while starting the engine or during normal operation.
Never place your hands or feet underneath the deck or into the rear discharge chute while the engine is running.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
ENGLAND
STARTING THE ENGINE
Once the machine has been set up properly, start the engine as follows:
a) Engines with choke system:
when the engine is cold, position the accelerator lever (13) on START
b)Operate the engine stop lever (14) to prepare the engine for start, keep lever
pressed against handle while starting and using the machine - it operates
the engine brake.
c) Engines with primer system:
Press the fuel-enrichment pump (2) located on the carburettor 3 or 4 times
position the accelerator lever (13) on MAX.
Self-Propelled/ Mod.Touch-N-Mow
Remove the bail arms, attach cables as shown and re-fit the bail arms, if appli
-
cable.
Assemble the handle fit the levers with the pins and clips provided, assemble the
wheels as shown and throttle if supplied.
1 Upper handles 7 Deck 13 Throttle lever
2 Fuel-enrichment pump 8 Adjusting levers for cutting height 14 Engine stop lever
3 Fastening knobs for upper handles 9 Spark plug 15 Reduction gear
4 Grass catcher 10 Fuel cap 16 Touch-N-Mow handle
5 Oil filler cap 11 Engine start-grip 17 Touch-N-Mow key
6 Oil drain plug 12 Rear deflector 18 Clutch lever
For further information and explanations, read carefully the user instruction manual of
the engine.
d) Start engine.
MANUAL STARTING:
(While holding the engine stop lever (14)).
Hold the engine start-grip (11) and pull the starter rope gently until you feel the resi-
stance caused by compression. Return the starter rope slowly then pull the handle
firmly towards you to its full extent.
Manual lawn mower
Remove the bail arms, attach cables as shown and re-fit the bail arms, if
applicable.
Assemble the handle fit the levers with the pins and clips provided, assemble
the wheels as shown and throttle if supplied.
Assemble the spring into the rear deflector as shown in figure C1, insert the rod through the holes on the rear deflector and spring as shown in figure C2.
Locate the rod into the mounting bracket as shown in figure C3, push down the sprint as shown in figure C4 to locate it into the slot which tensions the rear deflector.
ADJUSTMENT OF HANDLES HEIGHT
ASSEMBLY
Self-Propelled Lawnmower.
Remove the bail arms, attach cables as shown and re-fit the bail arms, if
applicable.
Assemble the handle fit the levers with the pins and clips provided, assemble
the wheels as shown and throttle if supplied.
MULCHING CAP INSERTION
To cut the grass with the mulching system (no grass collection), lift the rear deflector panel and insert the cap by fixing it with the spring as shown in the figure.