Westfalia 82 12 24 User manual

Petrol Lawn Mower

Article No. 82 12 24

Instruction Manual

Dear Customer

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Please familiarize yourself with the proper usage of the machine by reading

and following each chapter of this manual, in the order presented. Keep these

operating instructions for further reference.

This operating instruction contains important details for handling the unit.

Please pass it on along with the unit if it is handed over to a third party! Please

read all safety instructions!

These instructions will make it easier for you to handle the unit and help

prevent misunderstandings and possible damage or injury.

Overview

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Overview

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1

Front Bump

2

Air Filter

3

Prime Button

4

Tank Cap

5

Height Adjust Handle

6

Safety Lever (Brake Lever)

7

Handlebar

8

Wheel Drive Lever

9

Quick Lock Mechanism

10

Wing Screw

11

Deflector Plate

12

Water Nozzle

13

Starter Handle

14

Oil Dipstick

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Exhaust Muffler

16

Cover Flap

17

Spark Plug

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Fill Level Indicator

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Grass Catcher

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List of Content

Safety Notes ........................................................................................ Page 2

Assembly ............................................................................................. Page 7

Intended Use ....................................................................................... Page 11

Filling the Lawn Mower with Engine Oil ............................................... Page 11

Filling the Tank with Fuel ..................................................................... Page 11

Before Operation ................................................................................. Page 11

Adjusting the Cutting Height ................................................................ Page 12

Starting the Engine .............................................................................. Page 12

Operating the Lawn Mower ................................................................. Page 13

Cutting the Lawn without Grass Catcher ............................................. Page 13

Cutting the Lawn with Grass Catcher .................................................. Page 13

Lawn Mowing with Side Insert ............................................................. Page 14

Using the Mulching Kit ......................................................................... Page 14

Changing the Cutting Bar .................................................................... Page 15

After Work ............................................................................................ Page 15

Cleaning the Lawn Mower without Water ............................................ Page 16

Cleaning the Lawn Mower with Water ................................................. Page 16

Mowing Hints ....................................................................................... Page 17

Maintenance ........................................................................................ Page 18

Oil Level Check ................................................................................... Page 18

Oil Alert System ................................................................................... Page 18

Oil Change ........................................................................................... Page 19

Cleaning/replacing the Spark Plug ...................................................... Page 19

Air Filter Cleaning ................................................................................ Page 20

Draining the Fuel Tank ........................................................................ Page 20

Cleaning and Storing ........................................................................... Page 21

Troubleshooting ................................................................................... Page 22

Maintenance Intervals ......................................................................... Page 23

Technical Data ..................................................................................... Page 24

Safety Notes

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 Carefully read and understand the manual before assembling and

operating the machine. Please familiarize yourself with the operating

element and the proper usage of the lawn mower.

 Please note all warning symbols. The symbols indicate instructions which

are important for safety reasons. Always observe these instructions as

failure to do so could result in serious injury or damage to property! Always

keep the labels on the lawn mower clean and readable.

 Persons with limited physical, sensorial or mental abilities are not allowed

to use the machine, unless they are supervised and briefed for their safety

by a qualified person.

 Only use the lawn mower for cutting grass. Do not use the lawn mower for

other purposes it is not designed for.

 Do not allow the lawn mower to be operated by children and teenagers

under the age of 18 years. Do not allow the lawn mower to be operated by

persons who have not received adequate instruction.

 Please observe the corresponding national regulations governing usage

and noise abatement.

 This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing

objects. Failure to observe the safety notes could result in serious injury or

death.

 Do not leave the running lawn mower unsupervised and keep the machine

out of reach of children and persons in need of supervision.

 While operating the machine ensure a safe distance to other persons and

animals.

 During operation wear sturdy shoes or boots. Wear

safety goggles and hearing protection. Wear long

trousers. Never wear open sandals or work barefoot.

 The cutter bar is sharp. Always be careful when maintaining the cutter bar.

Pull the spark plug cable before maintenance.

 Do not operate the machine if you are under the influence of alcohol or

drugs.

Please note the following safety notes to avoid malfunctions,

damage or physical injury:

Safety Notes

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 Only use the lawn mower in daylight or under adequate artificial lighting.

 Remove all objects and obstacles from the lawn. Make sure the surface to

be mowed is free from stones, sticks, wire, bones, tree roots or other

objects that can be swirled resp. thrown.

 Start the engine only as indicated in the manual. Keep feet away from the

cutter bar.

 Hold the machine firmly with your hands while operating.

 Do not run while operating the lawn mower.

 If the lawn mower becomes blocked by an obstacle, immediately release

the safety lever (6) and the wheel drive lever (8).

 Before each operation make sure the cutter bar, all bolts and screws etc.

are securely tightened. If parts are worn or damaged, replace them

immediately. Always replace the complete set in order to avoid unbalance.

By doing this the lawn mower will always be in safe working condition.

 Do not operate the machine without accessory or with defective

accessory, such as defective grass catcher or mulching kit. Always make

sure moving parts are working properly.

 Always mind the soiling conditions when reversing in order not to stumble.

Pay special attention when reversing or pulling back the lawn mower

towards you. During operation always make sure not to slip or fall, particu-

larly when reversing or changing direction.

 Use extra caution when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, fences

or other objects that may obscure vision. Be careful when working close to

window walls, cars etc.

 Secure the lawn mower against rolling away.

 Be very careful when working on slopes. Do not attempt to mow very

steep slopes. Always work across the slope not upward or downward.

Mowing close to embankments can be dangerous. Always ensure firm

footing on inclined soil or wet grass. Reduced footing could cause slipping.

Be very careful when changing mowing direction on hillside.

 Do not pull the lawn mower back if this is not really necessary. Always look

down and behind you before pulling back the lawn mower.

 Do not tilt the lawn mower when starting the engine.

 Avoid using the machine under very wet condition.

 Do not position your hands and feet close to rotating parts.

Safety Notes

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 Switch off the engine and remove the spark plug in order to avoid

unintended operation,

- before checking, cleaning or maintaining the machine,

- after the machine has touched a foreign object. Check the machine for

damage and have the machine repaired before operating again,

- if the lawn mower vibrates excessively.

 Switch off the engine when not using the lawn mower and before refuelling

the tank.

 Switch off the engine and wait until the cutter bar has come to a complete

standstill before removing the grass catcher.

 Be careful when working close to pits, grooves or field elevations. Tall

grass can hide foreign objects. Do not mow on field elevations, ditches or

dams. You can lose your footing or balance.

 Never try to change the cutting height while the engine is running.

 Switch off the engine if the lawn mower has to be tilted for transport, e. g.

for changing to another grass field or for passing paths, streets or other

surfaces except of grass.

 Secure the lawn mower during transport to avoid risk of leaking oil or

petrol.

 Do not lift or transport the lawn mower while the engine is running! Always

transport the lawn mower with switched off engine.

 When cleaning, not in use or during maintenance, switch off the machine

and pull the spark plug cable.

 Never store the lawn mower with filled petrol tank inside a building where

vapour may reach a flame or spark. If the fuel has to be drained, it has to

be made outdoors.

 Allow the lawn mower to cool down before storing in closed rooms.

 Clean the machine after each use. Keep the engine, the muffler and the

petrol tank free from grass residues, leaves and lubricating grease in order

to reduce the risk of fire. Wipe away all oil or fuel residues.

 Always use caution when handling fuel. Fuel is highly flammable and can

cause serious injury or property damage.

Safety Notes

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 Only fill unleaded regular or premium petrol in the tank and do not use

stale petrol. Do not use contaminated petrol or oil/gas mixtures. When

adding fuel in the tank make sure dirt and water cannot get into the tank.

Only fill fuel up to the level indicator.

 Switch off the engine and let it cool down for approx. 2 minutes before

adding fuel. Never add fuel to a running engine.

 Keep the lawn mower away from all sources of sparks or flames. Do not

smoke while handling with fuel.

 Please note that if fuel is accidentally spilled and may be ignited by a

single spark, there is risk of fire. When handling with fuel make sure not to

spill fuel. Wipe up all spills and start the lawn mower at least 3 m away

from the fuelling point.

 Keep open flames out of the area where fuel is mixed, poured or stored.

Store fuel in suitable containers.

 Do not operate the lawn mower indoors, not even if the location is well

ventilated. Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide gases. WARNING:

Engine exhaust gases contain harmful substances. There is danger to life!

 Should the lawn mower become damaged, do not use the lawn mower

furthermore and have it repaired by a professional or contact our customer

support department. Do not disassemble the lawn mower or try repairing it

yourself.

 Do not touch the spark plug cable or the muffler while the engine is

running. There is risk of electric shock and burns.

 Only use accessory recommended by the manufacturer. Contact our

support department.

 The grass catcher and some components are subject to wear and

deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be

thrown. Frequently check these components and replace them, when

necessary. Only use original replacement parts.

 Do not modify the engine setup and do not increase the engine speed.

 WARNING: The muffler and other parts of the engine

become hot during operation and remain hot for a while.

Keep your hands away from hot parts in order to avoid

burns.

Safety Notes

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Warning!

Warning from throwing parts.

Do not mow on very steep slopes.

Keep hands and feet away from openings while the machine is in operation.

Stop the lawn mower and remove the foreign objects that can be swirled or

thrown by the cutting bar.

Warning! After maintenance remove all wrenches from the machine.

Read the manual.

Keep an adequate distance to other persons.

Remove the spark plug before undertaking maintenance on the machine.

Warning!

Keep hands and feet away from the cutting bar cover while the machine is in

operation.

Warning! Keep persons away from the machine while it is in operation.

Warning from cutting injuries.

Unpack all parts and check them for damage in transit. Do not use the lawn

mower if any parts are damaged or if the machine itself is damaged.

Dispose of packaging material and store it out of reach of children. Plastic

bags may become a deadly toy for small children.

Assembly

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The lawn mower is delivered party assembled with tilted handlebar in order to

guarantee safe transport.

Hook the cables pulls into the provided

holes. For proper assembly note the

explanations on the next page.

Connect the brake cable pull with the brake

lever (6). See green circles.

Connect the wheel drive cable pull with the

wheel drive lever (8). See blue circles.

Cable Pull Holder

Assembly

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2.

3.

4.

Brake Lever

Handle Bar

Wheel Drive Lever

Brake Cable

Wheel Drive Cable

1. Remove the right end of the lever from the

hole.

2. Insert the brake cable and the

wheel drive cable into their provided

holes on the levers.

3. Re-insert the right end of the lever

into the provided hole.

4. Make sure the left end of the

wheel drive lever is situated above

the handle bar.

Assembly

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Mount the frame for the handlebar (7) on the housing by using the wing screws

(10) and the M8 screws. For tightening the screws, use a suitable wrench.

Adjust the desired height of the handlebar (7) by

loosening the quick lock mechanism (9).

For adjusting the height of the handlebar, lift up

both levers on both sides and move the handlebar

(7) in the desired height. Lock the handlebar in

place by tilting down the levers.

Hook the starter handle (13) in the eyelet on

the frame.

Assembly

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Assembling the Grass Catcher

Flap the plastic holders on the three sides over the frame.

For attaching the grass catcher on

the lawn mower, open the deflector

plate (11) and hook the grass

catcher in place. Release the

deflector plate. The plate will close

automatically the grass catcher.

Operation

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Intended Use

Use the lawn mower only for its intended purpose, for cutting grass on lawns in

private areas.

Please observe the national regulations governing noise abatement.

The machine is not intended for continuous professional use in public areas,

parks, sport ground or farming and forestry spaces.

The lawn mower may not be operated during rain or on wet grass.

Filling the Lawn Mower with Engine Oil

The lawn mower will be delivered without oil and gasoline. Place the lawn

mower on a level ground when filling with oil and fuel.

1. Unscrew and remove the oil dipstick (14). Fill the oil tank for the first time

with approx. 500 ml SAE30 engine oil. Make sure not to overfill the engine.

2. Make sure the oil tank is securely tightened with the oil cap which also

serves as oil dipstick.

Filling the Tank with Fuel

Only fill unleaded regular or premium petrol in the tank. Unleaded petrol

produces fewer engine and spark plug deposits and extends the service life of

the exhaust system. Only use fresh and clean fuel. Never mix oil and petrol

together.

1. Open the tank cap (4) by turning counter clockwise. Remove the cap.

Carefully fill petrol into the tank from a suitable container. Make sure not to

overfill the fuel tank because fuel will expand when becoming warm.

2. Close the tank cap. If fuel is spilled, immediately wipe off and start the

engine at least 3 m away from the fuel point.

Only purchase as much fuel as needed for mowing. The fuel should be

used up within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.

Before Operation

Before each use, check the firm fit of all screws and nuts. Make also sure the

spark plug cable is properly inserted onto the spark plug (17).

Operation

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Adjusting the Cutting Height

1. Adjust the mowing height with the adjusting handle (5). Lift up the chassis

for low cutting height and low down the chassis for high cutting height.

2. Pull the adjusting handle (5) slightly in direction to the wheel and engage

the pin on the handle to the desired opening. Preferably start with middle

height setting, as the middle setting is suitable for the most lawns. The

cutting height can be adjusted from 20 up to max. 75 mm.

 Do not adjust the cutting height while the engine is running.

 When mowing long grass, lift up the cutting height to the max. setting in

order to reduce pushing effort and engine overload. If the engine becomes

overloaded grass residue will be formed. In this case move the lawn

mower a second time over the already mowed path.

Starting the Engine

Before each operation make sure the machine contains sufficient engine oil

and fuel.

1. According to the ambient temperature press the primer several times in

order to pump fuel into the carburettor.

Pumping the Primer in cold ambient temperatures

2. Pull the safety lever (6) in direction to the handlebar (7) and hold both

handles firmly with one hand.

3. Pull with the other hand the starter handle (13) until a resistance is felt.

Then roughly and rapidly pull upwards. When releasing the starter handle

make sure it does not whip back to the housing.

When staring a cold engine for the first time, it might be necessary to pull

the starter handle several times in order to evenly distribute the engine oil

and fuel and to start the engine.

Ambient Temperature

Pumping the Primer

< 0°C

6 – 10 Times

0 – 10°C

3 – 5 Times

10 – 20°C

2 – 3 Times

>20°C

1 – 2 Times

Operation

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Operating the Lawn Mower

Make sure the area to be mowed is free from obstacles and foreign objects.

Never mow over obstacles, sticks, tree roots etc.

When starting the lawn mower always look at the ground and ahead of you in

a distance of approx. 1 m.

Do not start the lawn mower if the discharge opening is not covered by the

grass catcher, the deflector plate or the mulching kit.

1. Push the wheel drive lever (8) in direction to the handlebar (7) and hold

the three handles (safety lever, handlebar and wheel drive lever) firmly

with both hands. The lawn mower will start moving.

2. To stop the lawn mower, release the wheel drive lever (8).

3. For switching off the engine, release the safety lever (6). Please note that

the cutter bar will continue to rotate for some seconds after switching off

the engine.

 The engine speed is adjusted by the factory and may not be changed. The

engine is adjusted that way to guarantee max. performance.

 If the lawn mower is tilted more the 30° it might happen that oil supply will

be cut. This will switch off the engine. When operating the lawn mower

make sure not to tilt too much.

Cutting the Lawn without Grass Catcher

Make sure the spring of the deflector plate (11) is working properly and falls

down to close the opening when releasing it. This is important when operating

the lawn mower without grass catcher. Otherwise it can lead to severe injuries!

Cutting the Lawn with Grass Catcher

1. Hook the grass catcher on the housing.

2. Do not mow damp or wet grass as this will close the openings in the grass

catcher. If the pores become filled, less grass can be collected by the

grass catcher. The grass catcher is equipped with a fill level indicator (18).

The fill level indicator is pushed upwards the air flow whilst mowing. As

soon as the grass catcher is filled with grass clippings, the fill level

indicator will drop down. Then the grass catcher has to be emptied.

Operation

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3. Empty the grass clippings only when the engine is switched off.

4. Clean the grass catcher regularly with a hand broom or with moderate

water jet and allow the grass catcher to dry thoroughly before using again.

Lawn Mowing with Side Insert

1. First remove the grass catcher from the

housing.

2. Lift up the cover flap (16) and hook the

side insert onto the housing. When

mowing the lawn, the grass clippings will

be thrown sidewise.

Hint: When mulching the lawn use the

side insert!

Using the Mulching Kit

When mulching the lawn, grass clippings will

not be collected but are left on the lawn. The

grass clippings will prevent the lawn from

drying out and will additionally supply it with

nutrients.

1. Adjust the chassis to the highest setting

when using the mulching kit.

2. Roughly press the holder of the mulching

kit in order to release the locking pin.

3. Insert the mulching kit into the lawn mower

opening, as shown in the picture. Make

sure the mulching kit engages in the

housing.

4. To remove the mulching kit, first depress

the holder in order to release the locking

pin. Lift up the mulching kit and take out of

the housing.

Locking Pin

Operation

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Screw

Washer

Cutting Bar

Shaft

Changing the Cutting Bar

First pull the spark plug cable!

If you have to tilt or turn over the lawn

mower, e. g. for replacing the cutting bar,

we recommend draining the fuel tank in

order to avoid fuel spillage.

1. Tilt the lawn mower and remove the

screw and the washer.

2. Unscrew the screw by turning counter

clockwise. Hold the cutting bar with a

cloth or cut-proof gloves in order to

keep the spindle from turning.

3. Replace the cutting bar resp. have a

blunt resp. damaged cutting bar

sharpened by a professional only. Please note that a re-sharpened cutting

bar has to be rebalanced, especially when the cutting bar has been

abused by hitting a foreign object.

4. Re-tighten the screw by turning clockwise. Hold the cutting bar firmly in

order to keep the spindle from turning. Tightening torque is 45 Nm.

After Work

 After work, switch off the engine, wait until the machine has come to a

complete standstill and pull the spark plug cable.

 Transport resp. carry the lawn mower only if the engine is switched off.

Operation

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 For space saving storage fold down the

handlebar. Loosen the quick locking mecha-

nism (9) on both sides of the frame and fold

up resp. down the handlebar.

Cleaning the Lawn Mower without Water

 Before cleaning the lawn mower, switch off

the engine and allow the machine to cool

down sufficiently.

 Clean the machine after each use by using a

hand broom to remove stubborn grass

clippings and dirt.

 Slightly tilt the lawn mower (ask for assistance

by a third person) and remove the stubborn

grass from the chassis.



Cleaning the Lawn Mower with Water

 Before cleaning the lawn mower, switch off

the engine.

 Use the provided water nozzle (12) to clean

cutting bar and the bottom side of the lawn

mower. Attach the quick coupling of the

water hose to the water nozzle and open

the tap a little bit.

 Start the engine in order to clean the bottom

side. Attention! Make sure water cannot get

into the engine! This will lead to damages

(damage to the engine, ignition system,

carburettor etc.). Never clean the entire

lawn mower with water jet or a high pres-

sure cleaner.

 Clean the rest of the housing with a damp

cloth or a hand broom with soft bristles.

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