Jonsered L4721-96795730100, 967957301-00 Owner’s Manual

Operator’s manual Manual del usuario Manuel d'utilisation

L4721

Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. Lea atentamente el manual de instrucciones y asegúrese de que entiende las instrucciones antes de utilizar la máquina.

Lire attentivement le manuel d’utilisation et veiller à bien comprendre les instructions avant d’utiliser la scie.

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SAFETY RULES

IMPORTANT! THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

!WARNING! Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFE TY IS INVOLVED.

!WARNING! In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it can not come in contact with plug.

CAUTION! Muffler and other engine parts become extremely hot during operation and remain hot after engine has stopped. To avoid severe burns on contact, stay away from these areas.

!WARNING! Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

!WARNING! Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

!WARNING! This lawn mower is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brushcovered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.

In the state of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest authorized service center.

Children

!WARNING! Children can be seriously injured or killed by this equipment. Carefully read and follow all of the safety instructions below.

CHILDREN CAN BE INJURED BY THIS EQUIPMENT. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children be a minimum of 12 year of age before operating a pedestrian controlled lawn mower and a minimum of 16 years of age before operating a riding lawn mower.

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.

•Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator.

•Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.

•Before and while walking backwards, look behind and down for small children.

•Never allow children to operate the machine.

•Be particularly careful near corners, bushes, trees or other objects that block your view.

General operation

•Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before starting. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the machine before starting.

•Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.

•Only allow responsible individuals, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the machine.

•Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, bones, sticks, etc., which could be picked up and thrown by blade. Stay behind the handle when the engine (motor) is running.

•Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

•Do not operate machine bare footed or while wearing sandals. Always wear substantial footwear with good ankle support while mowing.

•Do not pull mower backwards unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while moving backwards.

•Never direct discharged material toward anyone. Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction. Material may richochet back toward the operator. Stop blade when crossing gravel surfaces

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SAFETY RULES

•Do not operate the mower without proper guards, plates, grass catcher or other safety protective devices in place.

•See manufacturer’s instructions for proper operation and installation of accessories. Only use accessories approved by the manufacturer.

•Stop blade when crossing gravel surfaces.

•Never leave a running machine unattended.

•Stop the engine (motor) and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before cleaning the machine, removing the grass catcher, or unclogging the discharge chute.

•Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.

•Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

•Never operate machine in wet grass. Always be sure of your footing: keep a firm hold on the handle, walk, never run.

•Disengage drive system, if so equipped, before starting the engine (motor).

•If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.

•Always wear eye protection when operating machine.

•Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.

•When loading or unloading this machine, do not exceed the maximum recommended operation angle of 15°.

•Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while operating this machine, including (at a minimum) sturdy footwear, eye protection, and hearing protection. Do not mow in shorts or open toed footwear.

Always let someone know you are outside mowing.

Slope operation

Slopes are a major factor related to slip & fall accidents, which can result in severe injury. All slopes require extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it.

Do:

•Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down.

•Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.

•Watch for holes, ruts, bumps or hidden objects. Uneven terrain could cause a slip and fall accident. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

Do not:

•Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments. You could lose your footing or balance.

•Do not mow on wet grass or excessively steep slopes. Poor footing could cause a slip and fall accident.

Safe handling of gasoline

To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive.

•Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.

•Use only an approved container.

•Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running.

•Allow the engine to cool before refueling.

•Never refuel the machine indoors.

•Never store the machine or fuel container where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as a water heater or on other appliances.

•Never fill containers inside a vehicle, on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling.

•Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.

•Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fuelling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.

•If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately.

•Never overfill the fuel tank.

•Replace gas cap and tighten securely.

General service

•Never run a machine inside a closed area.

•Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine (motor) running. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting.

•Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.

•Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. Never do anything to interfere with the intended function of a safety device or reduce the protection provided by a safety device.

•Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel spillage. Allow machine to cool before storing.

•Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object. Repair, if necessary, before restarting.

•Never attempt to make wheel height adjustments while the engine is running.

•Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage, and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer’s recommended parts, when necessary.

•Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.

•Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine.

•Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.

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	KEY TO SYMBOLS
Key to symbols	Warning: rotating cutter. Keep hands and
WARNING! The machine can be a	feet clear.
dangerous tool if used incorrectly or
carelessly, which can cause serious or fatal
injury to the operator or others.	Warning: rotating parts. Keep hands and feet
	clear.

Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand

the instructions before using the machine.

Keep people and animals well away from the

working area.

Stop the engine

	STOP	Before and while walking rearward, look
		behind and down for small children, animals
		or other risks that can cause you to fall.

Start the engine		Slope hazard.

Use approved hearing protection.

Fast

Explanation of warning levels

Slow	The warnings are graded in three levels.

	WARNING!
Fuel	!	WARNING! Used if there is a risk of
		serious injury or death for the operator
		or damage to the surroundings if the
		instructions in the manual are not
		followed.
Oil
	IMPORTANT!
Choke	!	IMPORTANT! Used if there is a risk of
		injury to the operator or damage to the
		surroundings if the instructions in the
DANGER, Keep hands		manual are not followed.
and feet away.
	CAUTION
	CAUTION! Used if there is a risk of damage to
	materials or the machine if the instructions in the
	manual are not followed.

Watch out for thrown objects and ricochets.

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CONTENTS

Contents

SAFETY RULES

Children 2 General operation 2 Slope operation 3 Safe handling of gasoline 3 General service 3

KEY TO SYMBOLS

Key to symbols 4 Explanation of warning levels 4

CONTENTS

Contents 5

PRESENTATION

Customer responsibilities 6 The Lawn mower 6 Steps before using a new lawn mower 7

WHAT IS WHAT?

What is what on the lawn mower? 8

MACHINE´S SAFETY EQUIPMENT

General 9

ASSEMBLING AND ADJUSTMENTS

General 10 Remove the lawn mower from the carton 10 Handle 10 Grass catcher 11 Starter handle 11 Convert the lawn mower 11 Cutting height 12 Filling with oil 12

FUEL HANDLING

General 13 Fueling 13 Transport and storage 13

OPERATING

Personal protective equipment 14 General safety precautions 14 Basic working techniques 16 Transport and storage 16 Starting and stopping 17

MAINTENANCE
General	18
Maintenance schedule	18
General recommendations	19
General inspection	19
General lubrication	19
Cleaning	19
Engine	20
Muffler	21
Spark plug	21
Air filter	21
Blade	22

Drive belt 24

TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting schedule 26

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PRESENTATION

Customer responsibilities

•Read and observe the safety rules.

•Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual. Any maintenance other than that described in this manual must be carried out by your servicing dealer (retailer).

The Lawn mower

Serial number:

Date of purchase:

The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing. You should record both serial number and date of purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference.

Product specifications

Gasoline Capacity and	1.0 Quarts / 0.98 Liters
Type	(Unleaded Regular Only)
	SAE 30 (above 0°C / 32°F)
Oil Type (API SG-SL)	SAE 5W-30 (below 0° /
	32°F)
Oil Capacity	16 Ounces
Spark Plug (Gap: 0.0295" /	BPR5ES
0.75mm)
Blade Bolt Torque	35-40 ft. Ibs. (47-54 Nm)

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PRESENTATION

Steps before using a new lawn
							!		WARNING! Battery posts, terminals and
mower
									related accessories contain lead and
									lead compounds, chemicals known to
• Please read the operator’s manual carefully.
									the State of California to cause cancer
• Check that the cutting equipment is correctly fitted
									and birth defects or other reproductive
		and adjusted. See instructions under the heading							harm. Wash hands after handling.
		Assembly.
• Fill with fuel and oil in the engine. See the instructions
		under the heading fuel handling.					!		WARNING! This lawn mower is equipped
									with an internal combustion engine and
				WARNING! Under no circumstances may					should not be used on or near any
		!							unimproved forest-covered, brush-
				the design of the machine be modified
									covered or grass-covered land unless
				without the permission of the
									the engine’s exhaust system is equipped
				manufacturer. Always use genuine
									with a spark arrester meeting applicable
				accessories. Non-authorized
									local or state laws (if any). If a spark
				modifications and/or accessories can
									arrester is used, it should be maintained
				result in serious personal injury or the
									in effective working order by the
				death of the operator or others.
									operator.

!WARNING! A lawn mower is a dangerous In the state of California the above is required by law tool if used carelessly or incorrectly and (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code).

can cause serious, even fatal injuries. It Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on

is extremely important that you read and	federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available
understand the contents of this	through your nearest authorized service center.
operator’s manual.

!WARNING! Long-term inhalation of the engine’s exhaust fumes can represent a health hazard.

!WARNING! In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it can not come in contact with plug.

!WARNING! The muffler gets very hot in use and remains so for a short time afterwards. Do not touch the muffler if it is hot!

!WARNING! Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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WHAT IS WHAT?
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2
3
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11	10
4	5

14			6	16
	13
	15
	12
	9	7		8

What is what on the lawn mower?

1	Operator presence control bar	9	Muffler
2	Drive bail	10	Wash-out port
3	Starter handle	11	Rear deflector
4	Grass catcher	12	Engine oil cap with dipstick
5	Fuel cap	13	Cutting height control
6	Air filter	14	Mulch plug
7	Spark plug	15	Operator’s manual
8	Drive cover	16	Discharge chute

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MACHINE´S SAFETY EQUIPMENT

General

This section describes the machine's safety equipment, its purpose, and how checks and maintenance should be carried out to ensure that it operates correctly.

!WARNING! Never use a machine that has faulty safety equipment! If your machine fails any checks contact your service agent to get it repaired.

Prevent unintentional starting by removing the ignition cable from the spark plug.

Operator presence control bar

IMPORTANT! Federal regulations require an engine control to be installed on this lawn mower in order to minimize the risk of blade contact injury. Do not under any circumstances attempt to defeat the function of the operator control. The blade turns when the engine is running.

The engine brake is designed to stop the engine. When the grip on the operator presence control bar is released the engine should stop.

Checking the operator presence control bar

•Start the engine and then release the operator presence control bar. The engine should stop.

Rear deflector

The rear deflector, attached between the rear wheels of your mower, is provided to minimize the possibility that objects will be thrown out of the rear of the mower into the operator’s mowing position.

Inspecting the rear deflector

•Make sure the rear deflector is not damaged and that there are no visible defects such as cracks, or broken springs that force the door closed. Replace the deflector or springs if damaged.

Muffler

!WARNING! Never use a machine without a muffler, or with a faulty muffler. A damaged muffler may substantially increase the noise level and the fire hazard. Keep fire fighting equipment handy.

The muffler gets very hot during and after use. This also applies during idling. Be aware of the fire hazard, especially when working near flammable substances and/or vapours.

The muffler is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum and to direct exhaust fumes away from the user.

Inspecting the muffler

•Check regularly that the muffler is complete and secured correctly.

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ASSEMBLING AND ADJUSTMENTS

General

!WARNING! Prevent unintentional starting by removing the ignition cable from the spark plug.

CAUTION! This lawn mower is shipped without oil or gasoline in the engine.

Remove the lawn mower from the carton

•Remove loose parts included with mower.

•Cut down two end corners of carton and lay end panel down flat.

•Remove all packing materials, except padding between upper and lower handle and padding holding the operator presence control bar to upper handle.

•Roll the lawn mower out of the carton and make sure that no loose parts are left within the carton.

Handle

CAUTION! Take care not to damage the cables and wires when you unfold the handlebar.

Operating position

1Raise the lower handle section to operating position. Align the handle bar pins with a slot in the handle bracket to set a comfortable height position for the handle.

2Tighten the lower handlebar knobs.

3Remove protective padding, raise the upper handle section into place on the lower handle and tighten both upper knobs.

4Remove any packing material from around operator presence control bar.

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Vertical handle storage

The handle can be set in a vertical storage position.

1Loosen the lower handle knobs.

2Rotate the handle and align the handle bar pins with the vertical slots on the handle bracket.

3 Retighten the knobs.

Storage/Transport position

The handle assembly can be folded to minimize space needed for transport and storage.

CAUTION! Take care not to damage the cables and wires when you fold the handlebar.

1Loosen the 2 handle knobs on the upper handle and allow handle to fold down to the rear.

2Loosen the 2 handle knobs on the lower handle and pivot entire handle assembly forward and allow it to rest on mower.

ASSEMBLING AND ADJUSTMENTS

Grass catcher

Assembly of the catcher

1Put the grass catcher frame into the grass bag with the rigid part of the bag on the bottom. Make sure the handle of the frame is outside of the top of the bag.

2Secure the grass bag to the frame by using the quick-action clips.

Starter handle

Install starter handle

1 Loosen the T-knob.

2Hold the operator presence control bar against the upper handle.

3Grip the starter handle, slowly pull the engine starter handle until the starter rope can slip into the loop of the rope guide.

4Tighten the T-knob.

Convert the lawn mower

Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used in mulching mode.

The mulching mode will recut the grass clippings many times, which will reduce the clippings in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed. In addition, the mulched grass will biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn.

Use rear bagging to collect the grass clippings within the grass catcher.

!WARNING! Do not run your lawn mower without rear door closed or approved grass catcher in place. Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open.

Rear bagging

1 Lift the back shield and remove the mulch plug.

2Lift the back shield and place the grass catcher frame hooks onto the grass bag brackets.

3Release the back shield and allow it to rest on top of the grass bag frame.

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ASSEMBLING AND ADJUSTMENTS

Mulching

1Lift the back shield and remove the grass bag (if equipped).

2Insert the mulch plug (accessory) into the collector channel.

3Allow the back shield to close and ensure the back shield is firmly shut against the mulch plug.

Rear-side discharging

1Lift the back shield and remove the mulch plug or grass bag (if equipped).

2 Install the discharge chute.

3Close the back shield to allow the machine to discharge material to the left of the machine while cutting.

Cutting height

The cutting height can be adjusted to 9 (1-9) different positions.

Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cut. Adjust cutting height to suit your requirements. Medium position is best for most lawns.

•To change cutting height, squeeze height adjuster lever toward the wheel. Move the wheel up or down to suit your requirements. Set the same height at all four corners.

•The adjuster lever is spring loaded.

Filling with oil

•The oil tank is empty at delivery.

Fill oil to the FULL mark on the dipstick. Refer to the manual of the engine manufacturer for details.

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FUEL HANDLING

General

!WARNING! Running an engine in a confined or badly ventilated area can result in death due to asphyxiation or carbon monoxide poisoning.

Fuel and fuel fumes are highly inflammable and can cause serious injury when inhaled or allowed to come in contact with the skin. For this reason observe caution when handling fuel and make sure there is adequate ventilation.

The exhaust fumes from the engine are hot and may contain sparks which can start a fire. Never start the machine indoors or near combustible material!

Do not smoke and do not place any hot objects in the vicinity of fuel.

Fueling

•Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness

!WARNING! Always stop the engine and let it cool for a few minutes before refueling. The engine should be switched off.

Use a fuel can at all times to avoid spillage.

Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline.

Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.

When refuelling, open the fuel cap slowly so that any excess pressure is released gently.

Clean the area around the fuel cap.

Tighten the fuel cap carefully after refueling. Negligence may lead to the start of a fire.

Never start the machine:

•If you have spilled fuel or engine oil on the machine, wipe off the spillage and allow remaining fuel to evaporate.

•If you have spilled fuel on yourself or your clothes, change your clothes. Wash any part of your body that has come in contact with fuel. Use soap and water.

•If the machine is leaking fuel. Check regularly for leaks from the fuel cap and fuel lines.

Engine oil

CAUTION! Check the oil level before starting the lawn mower. A too low oil level can cause serious damage to the engine.

•See instructions in the section “Maintenance”.

Transport and storage

•Store and transport the machine and fuel so that there is no risk of any leakage or fumes coming into contact with sparks or open flames, for example, from electrical machinery, electric motors, electrical relays/ switches or boilers.

•When storing and transporting fuel always use approved containers intended for this purpose.

Long-term storage

•When storing the machine for long periods the fuel tank must be emptied. Contact your local gas station to find out where to dispose of excess fuel.

•Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative to avoid tacky deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to the fuel in the tank or the storage container. Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Run the engine for at least 10 minutes after adding the stabilizer so that it will reach the carburetor. Do not empty the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

CAUTION! Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage.

Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Empty the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

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OPERATING

Personal protective equipment

You must use approved personal protective equipment whenever you use the machine. Personal protective equipment cannot eliminate the risk of injury but it will reduce the degree of injury if an accident does happen. Ask your dealer for help in choosing the right equipment.

Always wear:

•Sturdy, non-slip boots or shoes.

•Heavy, long pants. Do not wear shorts sandals or go barefoot.

•Gloves must be worn when required, for example when fitting, inspecting or cleaning the blade.

•Wear ear protectors to avoid damage to hearing. Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.

•Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask over spectacles.

General safety precautions

This section describes basic safety directions for using the machine. This information is never a substitute for professional skills and experience.

•Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.

•Keep in mind that the operator is responsible for accidents or hazards occuring to other people or their property.

•See manufacturer’s instructions for proper operation and installation of accessories. Only use accessories approved by the manufacturer.

•The machine must be kept clean. Signs and stickers must be fully legible.

•Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.

•Always disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance or service.

Children

!WARNING! Children can be seriously injured or killed by this equipment. Carefully read and follow all of the safety instructions below.

CHILDREN CAN BE INJURED BY THIS EQUIPMENT. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children be a minimum of 12 year of age before operating a pedestrian controlled lawn mower and a minimum of 16 years of age before operating a riding lawn mower. Serious accidents may occur if you fail to be on your guard for children in the vicinity of the machine. Children are often attracted to the machine and mowing. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.

•Keep an eye out and shut off the machine if children enter the work area.

•Never use the machine if persons, especially children or pets, are in the immediate vicinity.

•Before and during reversing procedures, look behind you and down for small children.

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OPERATING

Always use common sense

It is not possible to cover every conceivable situation you can face. Always exercise care and use your common sense. If you get into a situation where you feel unsafe, stop and seek expert advice. Contact your dealer, service agent or an experienced user. Do not attempt any task that you feel unsure of!

!WARNING! This machine produces an electromagnetic field during operation. This field may under some circumstances interfere with active or passive medical implants. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, we recommend persons with medical implants consult their physician and the medical implant manufacturer before operating this machine.

!WARNING! The machine can be a dangerous tool if used incorrectly or carelessly, which can cause serious or fatal injury to the operator or others.

Never allow children or other persons not trained in the use of the machine to use or service it.

The machine should not be used by people with reduced physical or mental capacities or people who are unsuitable for health reasons to operate the machine, without supervision of a person responsible for their safety.

Never allow anyone else to use the machine without first ensuring that they have read and understood the contents of the operator’s manual.

Never use the machine if you are fatigued, while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, medication or anything that could affect your vision, alertness, coordination or judgement.

!WARNING! Unauthorized modifications and/or accessories may lead to serious injury or death to the user or others.

Under no circumstances may the design of the machine be modified without the permission of the manufacturer.

Do not modify this product or use it if it appears to have been modified by others.

Never use a machine that is faulty. Carry out the safety checks, maintenance and service instructions described in this manual. Some maintenance and service measures must be carried out by trained and qualified specialists. See instructions under the heading Maintenance.

Always use genuine accessories.

Work area safety

•Branches, twigs, stones, etc. should be removed from the lawn before you start to mow.

•Objects hitting against the cutting attachment could be thrown and cause damage to people and objects. Keep people and animals well away.

•Never use the machine in bad weather, for instance in fog, in rain, damp or in wet locations, strong winds, intense cold, risk of lightning, etc. Working in bad weather is tiring and can lead to dangerous conditions, e.g. slippery surfaces.

•Do not mow wet grass. It is slippery, and tires can lose their grip so that the machine skids.

•Observe your surroundings to ensure that nothing can affect your control of the machine.

•Beware of roots, stones, twigs, pits, ditches etc. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

•Mowing slopes can be dangerous. Do not use the lawn mower on very steep slopes. The lawn mower should not be used on inclines greater than 15 degrees.

•On sloping ground you should work along the slope. It is much easier to work along a slope than it is to work up and down it.

•Be careful when you are approaching hidden corners and objects that could block your view.

Work safety

•A lawn mower is only designed to mow lawns. All other use is forbidden.

•Always let someone know you are outside mowing.

•Do not operate the mower without proper guards, plates, grass catcher or other safety protective devices in place.

•Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions under the heading ”Personal protective equipment”.

•Do not start a lawn mower unless the cutter and all covers are fitted correctly. Otherwise the cutter could come loose and cause personal injuries.

•Make sure the cutter does not hit foreign objects such as stones, roots or the like. This can make the cutter dull and bend the engine shaft. A bent blade or engine shaft can result in an imbalance and heavy vibration, which results in a great risk of the blade becoming loose.

•The brake handle must never be permanently anchored to the handle when the machine is running.

•Place the lawn mower on firm, flat surface and start it. Make sure that the cutter cannot come into contact with the ground or other objects.

•Always place yourself behind the machine. Allow all the wheels to remain on the ground and keep both hands on the handle when mowing. Keep your hands and feet away from the rotating blades.

•Do not tilt the machine when the engine is running.

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OPERATING

•Pay particular attention when pulling the machine towards you during work.

•Never lift up the lawn mower or carry it around when the engine is running. If you must lift the lawn mower, first switch off the engine and disconnect the ignition lead from the spark plug.

•Do not mow the lawn while walking backwards.

•The engine should be switched off when moving over ground that is not to be mowed. For example, gravel paths, stone, shingle, asphalt, etc.

•Never run with the machine when it is running. You should always walk with the lawn mower.

•Shut down the engine before changing the cutting height. Never make adjustments with the engine running.

•Never leave the machine unsupervised with the motor running. Turn off the motor. Ensure the cutting attachment has stopped rotating.

•If any foreign object is hit or if vibrations occur stop the machine immediately. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug. Check that the machine is not damaged. Repair any damage.

•Never direct discharged material toward anyone. Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction. Material may richochet back toward the operator.

Basic working techniques

•Always cut with a sharp blade for optimal results. A dull blade gives an uneven cut and the grass becomes yellow on the surface of the cut.

•Never mow more than 1/3 of the length of the grass. This especially applies during dry periods. Mow first with the cutting height set high. Then check the result and lower to an appropriate height. If the grass is really long, drive slowly and mow twice if necessary.

MAX 1/3

•For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly.

•Cut in different directions each time in order to avoid stripes in the lawn.

•Before pulling the machine towards you, disengage the drive and push the machine forward approx. 3’’ (10 cm).

•Make sure to disengage the drive when approaching an obstacle.

Pores in cloth grass catchers can become filled with dirt and dust with use and the catcher will collect less grass. To prevent this, regularly hose the grass catcher off with water and let dry before using.

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Slope operation

Mowing slopes can be dangerous. Do not use the lawn mower on slopes steeper than 15°. All slopes demand extra care. If you feel unsure, do not mow it.

Do:

•Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down.

•Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.

•Remove obstacles such as stones, branches, etc.

•Watch for holes, ruts, bumps or hidden objects. Uneven terrain could cause a slip and fall accident. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

Do not:

•Do not mow too close to edges, ditches or banks.

•Avoid sudden changes in direction.

•Do not mow wet grass. It is slippery, and tires can lose their grip so that the machine skids.

Transport and storage

•Secure the equipment during transportation in order to avoid transport damage and accidents.

•Store the equipment in a lockable area so that it is out of reach of children and unauthorized persons.

•Store the machine and its equipment in a dry and frost proof place.

•When loading or unloading this machine, do not exceed the maximum recommended operation angle of 15°.

•Empty the fuel tank by running the machine until the tank is empty.

•Drain the engine oil as described under Changing the engine oil.

•Clean the machine. For more information, see the ”Cleaning” section.

•Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual.

•Tighten bolts and nuts.

•Replace or repair damaged components.

•Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces, sand lightly before painting.

•Place the lawn mower in Transport position. See ”Storage/Transport position” in the Assembly and adjustments section of this manual.

•Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe, which allows condensation to form and will cause your unit to rust. Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are still warm!

•For transport and storage of fuel, see the section “Fuel handling”.

OPERATING

Starting and stopping

Before starting

!WARNING! Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.

Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions under the heading ”Personal protective equipment”.

•Keep people and animals well away from the working area.

•Perform daily maintenance. See instructions in the section “Maintenance”.

•Ensure the ignition lead sits correctly on the spark plug.

•Add oil if necessary. See instructions in the section "Maintenance".

•Add gasoline. See instructions in the section "Fuel handling".

•Disengage drive system, if equipped, before starting the engine (motor).

Manual Start

The operator presence control bar must be held against the handlebar when the engine is started.

•Position yourself behind the machine.

•Grip the starter handle and pull quickly. Do not allow the starter rope to snap back. Never wrap the starter cord around your hand

Drive

•Self-propelling is controlled by holding the operator presence control bar down to the handle and pulling one or both of the drive levers upwards toward the handle. The further toward the handle the drive levers are pulled, the faster the unit will travel.

•Forward motion will stop when the drive levers are released.

•To stop forward motion without stopping the engine, release the drive lever only. Hold the the operator presence control bar down against handle to continue mowing without self-propelling.

When the drive starts feeling slow you need to adjust the drive control cable. Finely adjust the cable using the adjuster screw.

•Turn off the engine. Always disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance or accessing movable parts.

•To tension the wire and increase speed, turn the adjustment screw counterclockwise.

Make sure the drive control cable is not tensioned too tight. If the lawn mower starts to drive without the clutch lever is being operated, extend the wire.

•To extend the wire and reduce speed, screw the adjustment screw clockwise.

Stopping

•Stop the engine by releasing the operator presence control bar.

Emptying the grass catcher

•Lift up on grass catcher using the frame handle.

•Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn mower handle.

•Empty clippings from bag using both frame handle and bag handle.

CAUTION! Do not drag the bag when emptying, it will cause unnecessary wear.

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