The run position has a detented position for working (or
governed) speed and a graduated quadrant slide allows
for selected slower running speeds.
Note that the engine speed dictates the speed and
operation of the cutting system.
Zone Start
Note that as soon as the engine is cranked the cutting
blades rotate immediately. Models fitted with Zone Start
allow effortless, trouble free, ‘at the handle’ starting
while keeping feet and hands away from the cutting
mechanism and danger zones. To start simply pull
the zone start handle firmly as you push the mower
handlebar away.
Recoil start
Refer to the Engine Manufacturer’s owners’ handbook
for details.
Key start
Refer to the Engine Manufacturer’s owners’ handbook
for details.
Cutting height adjustment
The single lever
height adjustment
makes for easy change
from one height setting to
another. There are ten
cutting heights available
(from 10mm-65mm) 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.
• Grip the height adjustment lever by the black knob.
• Apply an outward force to the lever to disengage it
from the quadrant rack setting.
• Holding the lever out, move the lever up or down
the quadrant rack to the desired height of cut.
• Engage the lever into the quadrant rack by releasing
the outward force.
Note when using a mulching mower,
using the higher height settings
will give the best mulching
performance. On
some models there
are two holes in
the axle bell cranks
on the left hand side of
the mower. The correct setting for the connecting rod
link is to have the rear of the link in the top hole and the
front of the link in the lower hole.
Operating
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Starting the Mower COLD
Open the fuel shut off valve (where fitted).
Move the throttle control to choke / start position.
For lawnmowers fitted with non-choke engines, the
primer bulb must be firmly pressed three to four times
after the throttle control lever has been moved to the
run position.
1 Grasp the starter grip and pull slowly until
resistance is felt and then pull the starter cord with
a rapid, smooth movement to start the engine. Do
not allow the cord to snap back.
2 For models without a ‘zone start’ feature, place
your foot against the mower body then grasp the
starter grip.
3 Repeat the starting procedure above if necessary.
4 When the engine starts, move the throttle to the
run position and to the speed desired.
5 In the case of flooding occurring, move the throttle
to the stop position, pull the starter cord 5 - 6
times, then move the throttle lever to the choke
/ start or run position and pull the starter cord as
above.
Starting the Mower HOT
Follow the above #1 to #5 steps for restarting after
emptying catcher or short rest periods. A warm engine
will usually start in the idle position. However, if it fails
to start, follow the cold start procedure.
Stopping the engine
To stop the engine, move the throttle control to the
stop position. Turn the fuel shut-off valve (where
fitted) to the close / off position when the mower
is not in operation to prevent fuel leakage from the
carburettor.
Throttle control lever
The throttle control lever is located on the
right hand side of the handle.
The throttle lever is moved fully
forward into the detented choke / start
position to start a cold engine.
Never start or run the engine
indoors or in poorly ventilated
areas. Engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide gas which can
be fatal. Keep hands, feet and
clothing away from moving parts.
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