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Your Protea Rotary Mower comes to you tested and ready to operate with engine and gearbox already filled
with oil.
Before operating the machine, thoroughly check the area to be cut and remove any object that may cause
damage to the machine.
1. Read Engine Instruction Book.
2. Ensure that gear lever is in neutral position.
3. Set blades to maximum cutting height.
4. Pull belt release lever towards handles to disengage cutter belt.
5. Set throttle lever to midway position.
6. Start engine according to instructions and allow time for warm up before engaging belt release lever,
which locks in working position.
Do not operate engine at maximum revs unless heavy conditions warrant it.
IMPORTANT – ENGINE
OIL: Each five (5) hours add oil to top level filler opening.
AIR CLEANER: Service air cleaner every 25 running hours under normal conditions. Under dusty conditions,
every four (4) hours. (Refer to Engine Instruction Manual)
OIL: Each five (5) hours add oil to top level filler opening.
PETROL: Use fresh fuel.
COOLING FINS SCREEN: This engine is air cooled. Keep the blower screen, fins on flywheel, cylinder head and
block, free from grass or dirt and grease. Check every 8 hours. Clogged fins and screen block air-flow, causing
over heating, which may result in serious damage to the engine. Remove blower screen and clean regularly.
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