Challenge XSZ40E Instruction manual
Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly
These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best from
your lawnmower, ensuring it is assembled correctly and safely.
If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, call the Customer Helpline on 01904 727503
prior to returning product to store.
Assembly Manual
Challenge
40cm Petrol Self Propelled
Lawnmower
XSZ40E
Technical Support & Parts
01904 727503
www.gardenservicecentre.co.uk
August 2016 Rev A
Contents
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Safety Information .............................................................................................................................................3
Warning Symbols ..........................................................................................................................................3
General Safety ..............................................................................................................................................3
Personal Safety ............................................................................................................................................3
In the Box ..........................................................................................................................................................4
Parts ..............................................................................................................................................................4
Tools ..............................................................................................................................................................4
Assembly ...........................................................................................................................................................5
Preparing to assemble the lawnmower ........................................................................................................5
Step 1 ............................................................................................................................................................5
Step 2 ............................................................................................................................................................6
Step 3 ............................................................................................................................................................6
Step 4 ............................................................................................................................................................7
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Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly
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Safety Information
Warning Symbols
The following warning symbols appear throughout this assembly manual and indicate the appropriate
safety measures you should take when assembly and operating the lawnmower.
This symbol indicates there is a danger of serious personal injury or death if you do not observe the
warning.
This symbol indicates that there is a danger of damaging your hands if you do not wear thick, hard
wearing gloves.
General Safety
WARNING!
- Keep this assembly manual in a safe place following assembly for reference at a later date.
- Always ensure anyone intending to operate this lawnmower is fully conversant with the contents of
this assembly manual prior to assembling, maintaining or operating the lawnmower.
- Perform assembly operations as described in this manual. Failure to observe this warning may
lead to serious injury, death, or damage to the lawnmower.
- Always take care when removing the packaging to prevent damage to you or to the lawnmower.
IMPORTANT! Before assembling the lawnmower, check all the parts indicated in the manual are in
the box. Inspect all the parts for signs of damage. Do not assemble the lawnmower if you observe
any damaged components.
NOTE! This lawnmower complies with the Noise Emission Directive 2000/14/EC.
Personal Safety
WARNING! Only operate the lawnmower if you are wearing the correct Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) as described in the following warnings.
WARNING! Always wear suitable gloves when operating lawnmower to protect your hands from
ying debris and/or sharp objects.
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In the Box
Parts
A
Main mower deck
(with upper handle
attached)
B
Lower handle
Tools
C
Self-tapping screws
2pcs
D
Handle tensioning
knob with nut m8
2pcs
A
E
Grass collecting
bag 1pc
F
Cable clip 2pcs
1
Spanner & philips
screwdriver 1pc
E
B
C
D
F
Below items are not supplied, and you will also need for this mower:
- SAE30 or 4-stroke oil - Unleaded fuel - Funnel
If there are any parts missing, please call the customer helpline on 01904 727503
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Assembly
Preparing to assemble the lawnmower
WARNING!
- Always take care when removing the packaging to prevent damage to you or to the lawnmower.
- This item requires a two person lift to remove from the packaging. Make sure that you have
sufcient space to put the lawn mower down. Keep your feet apart so that you have a stable
position, bend at the knees and keep your back straight.
- Always recycle the packaging in accordance with local recycling schemes.
Step 1 - Assemble the lower handle
Remove the packaging from the handle.
Insert the lower handle into the deck as shown and on each side and x it with a self - tapping
screw.
NOTE! Press rmly down until the handle bottoms out in the holes or the cables will be too tight
and the handle will not be secure.
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Assembly
Step 2
2a 2b
Lift the upper handle, and lock in place using the quick release lever and tensioning bolts that are
attached to the handle.
Ensure the lower and upper handles are rmly connected.
Ensure the rope guide is on the right handle, when you stand behind the mower.
Step 3
3a 3b
3a. Firstly attach the grass bag to the frame by xing all plastic hooks.
3b. Raise the safety ap, and hook the collection bag onto the mower.
Release the safety ap.
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Assembly
Step 4
4. Ensure that the cable clips supplied are used to x the cable to the Lower Handle.
STOP!
Do not start the engine before putting 400ml of SAE 30 oil into the engine.
Failure to do so will result in irreparable damage to the engine and invalidate your warranty.
Getting Help
Customer Helpline 01904 727503
Our dedicated UK based customer helpline is open 7 days a week to assist you with assembly,
parts queries and technical support. We are open during ofce hours but you can always send an
email via support@gardenservicecentre.co.uk. Our experts are here to get you back enjoying
your garden in no time.
For useful assembly, starting and maintenance videos and ordering spares please visit
www.gardenservicecentre.co.uk.
Calling our service does not affect your statutory rights
UK/Ireland 01904 727503
Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm. Saturday & Sunday 11am – 4pm
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email: support@gardenservicecentre.co.uk
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Important - Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your lawnmower
These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best from
your lawnmower, ensuring it is assembled correctly and safely.
If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, call the Customer Helpline on 01904 727503
prior to returning product to store.
Operation and Maintenance Manual
Challenge
40cm Petrol Self Propelled
Lawnmower
XSZ40E
Technical Support & Parts
01904 727503
www.gardenservicecentre.co.uk
August 2016 Rev A
Contents
Customer Helpline 01904 727503
www.gardenservicecentre.co.uk
Safety Information .............................................................................................................................................3
Warning Symbols ..........................................................................................................................................3
General Safety ..............................................................................................................................................4
Preparation ...................................................................................................................................................4
Operation ......................................................................................................................................................5
Maintenance and Storage ...........................................................................................................................6
Preparing to Operate the Lawnmower ..............................................................................................................7
Step 1 - Filling with Engine Oil......................................................................................................................7
Step 2 - Filling with Engine Fuel ...................................................................................................................8
Operating the Lawnmower ................................................................................................................................9
Step 1 - Setting the Cutting Height ...............................................................................................................9
Step 2 - Starting the Engine .........................................................................................................................9
Failure to start ............................................................................................................................................. 11
Step 3 - Mowing .......................................................................................................................................... 11
Step 4 - Emptying the grass bag ................................................................................................................12
Maintenance ....................................................................................................................................................13
Storing the Lawnmower for Short Periods .................................................................................................13
Storing the Lawnmower for Extended Periods ...........................................................................................13
Preparation to re-use ..................................................................................................................................13
Maintenance Schedule ...............................................................................................................................14
Cleaning ......................................................................................................................................................14
Cleaning or Replacing Air Filter ..................................................................................................................15
Cleaning or Replacing Spark Plug .............................................................................................................15
Changing the Oil .........................................................................................................................................16
Replacing Cutting Blade .............................................................................................................................16
List of consumable Challenge parts ...........................................................................................................17
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................................................18
Technical Data .................................................................................................................................................19
Disposal...........................................................................................................................................................19
Getting Help ....................................................................................................................................................19
Guarantee .......................................................................................................................................................20
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