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8. Mowing wet grass should be avoided. Wet grass will
clog the mower deck and if it is slippery you may lose
your footing.
9. Always mow across slopes not up and down them.
Be extra careful if the grass is wet as this could cause
you to slip and lose control of the mower.
10. If the ground is too dry, mowing will stir up a lot of
dust which may clog the air filter. In these conditions
it is recommended to water your lawn the day before
mowing.
11. Use the side of the mower as a guide to cut close to
large objects such as a fence or a wall. Be careful when
mowing over obstacles embedded in the lawn such as
sprinkler systems and paving, avoid anything that sticks
up above the surface of the lawn.
12. Avoid mowing over loose stones, gravel and other
landscaping material as this can be picked up by the
mower and flung out causing serious personal injury.
13. If the blades do come into contact with something or
the mower starts to vibrate stop the engine immediately,
remove the spark plug lead and inspect the blades to
see if there is any damage.
Engine starting check list
Check the oil level
The correct level is achieved by
first ensuring mower is on a level
surface. Then with the dip stick
screwed in oil the way in and
then back out again, check the
level is to the “Max” indicator line.
Make sure it is not over-filled.
Fuel check
As fuel can go off relatively quickly, make sure you are
using fresh unleaded fuel and don’t overfill the tank.
Spark plug
Check the spark plug cable is firmly fitted to the top of the
spark plug.
Remove the spark plug and check that the end is not
blackened by carbon build up. Clean with a soft wire brush
if necessary.
Test the spark plug ignition by disconnecting the spark plug
wire from the spark plug. Hold the end of the spark plug
wire close to a metal surface. If the spark plug is good, you
will see a spark or you’ll hear a crackling noise. This means
that voltage is getting through the wire to the spark plug.
Note: This should only be carried out by a confident end
user as if not careful, this procedure may result in a non
lethal electric shock. Petrol fumes and people with pace
makers need to be taken into consideration when checking
the spark this way.
Air filter
Check that the air filter is clean and dry. Filters thick with
debris will not allow the engine to breath and result in
difficult starting and poor engine performance
Engine tipping
When cleaning, or performing any maintenance such as
replacing the blades, it is very important that the mower
is only tipped backwards. Failing to do so will result in the
engine oil flowing into the cylinder and muffler making
starting very difficult if at all. Should this occur, the mower
should be taken to a mower repair shop which is not
covered under warranty.
Poor engine performance
Should the engine idle or run rough at full speed with
excessive bluey/black smoke emanating from the muffler,
it is possible that either the engine was slightly tipped
incorrectly (refer above) or the carburettor is set to rich. With
the engine running, adjust the mixture screw back slightly
until performance improves. This screw is located through a
slot in the front of the air filter cover.
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