OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
HANDLE LOCKING
SPARK PLUG LEAD
The double-fold handle is locked into position on the
baseplate by
two
spring-loaded latches.
At
the centre
fold, the joint
is
locked by a lever which incorporates a
cam where it
is
adjustable
to
high, mid or
low
position
to
suit the operator. The single-fold handle
is
locked in posi-
tion by
two
hand-operated knobs.
It
is
not adjustable
for
height.
CUTIING
HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
To select high position, pull lever out slightly and then
move forward
to
raise; or backward
to
lower the
mower
as
desired. Release the lever
for
positive engagement.
DO
NOT ATTEMPT
TO
CUT
TOO
LOW. THIS
WILL
TEND
TO
TEAR YOUR
LAWN.
Remove the
nut
from
the spark plug and slip the
brass terminal on the high tension lead
onto
the spark
plug. Replace the
nut
and then
fit
the rubber in-
sulator snugly over the spark plug.
FUEL
Ensure
that
the fuel tank is filled
with
the correct
fuel. See fuel specification, Page 2.
Turn the fuel tap anti-clockwise
to
the
"ON"
position
where a distinct click will
be
felt and the lever
will
point downwards and slightly past vertical. Pause
for
approximately ten
(10)
seconds
to
allow the fuel
to
reach and fill the carburettor.
MOVE THE CUTTING HEIGHT CONTROL
LEVER
TO
THE HIGH POSITION
BEFORE
SRARTING THE ENGINE.
TO
START
ENGINE
THROTILE
CONTROL
The
throttle control has five
(51
settings, STOP, COLD
START, SLOW, HOT
START
and GRASSCUTTIN,G.
These positions are marked on
the
air filter body.
Before attempting
to
start
the
an
engine which has been
stored
for
any length
of
time, move the throttle
control lever
to
"GRASSCUTTING".
This will operate
an
internal cam in the carburettor
to
ensure
that
the contacts in the ignition
cut
out
switch have been
freed.
When the engine
is
cold, set the throttle control
to
"COLD
START".
If
the engine has been running
within
the last
few
minutes, set the throttle control
to
"HOT
START".
Note:
If
the engine has stopped because
it
has run
out
of
fuel, set the throttle control
to
the
"COLD
START"
position
for
restarting.
Stand
to
right-hand side
of
the
mower
with
feet well
clear. Brace mower,
by
holding mower handle
with
Always set the lever
at
"GRASSCUTTING"
when
left hand. Take hold
of
starter grip
with
right hand
mowing grass so
that
the
engine will run
at
its
and pull smartly towards you. While still holding
governed speed
to
achieve best results. Before removing
starter grip, allow cord
to
rewind. Repeat pulling
the grasscatcher, the throttle control lever must be set in
action
if
necessary.
the
"SLOW"
position.
After starting a cold engine, allow
it
to
run
for
ap-
NOTE: This engine is fitted
with
a ZIP starter.
proximately fifteen
(15)
seconds
with
the throttle lever
This is an automatic decompression
unit
remaining in the "COLD
START"
position
to
ensure
which
acts as a compression release dur-
that the engine will
not
stall when beginning
to
cut
ing the early stage
of
the starting
grass.
operation.
TO STOP ENGINE
To stop engine
at
any time move throttle control lever
to
"STOP"
position. This will immediately operate
the cut-out switch in the ignition circuit.
At
the conclusion
of
mowing
move the throttle control lever
to
"STOP"
position and turn
off
the fuel.
IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED
THAT
THE ENGINE
BE
RUN UNTIL THE CARBURETTOR IS DRY
AS
THIS LEAVES THE
ENGINEDRYAND EXTREMELY HOT
AND
CAN ONLY LEAD TO HARD STARTING.
RUNNING
IN
By the time the first 5 litres (one gallon)
of
fuel has been used, the engine will be run in.
If
possible, avoid
cutting heavy
growth
during this period.
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