Mowmaster TORPEDO Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

118cc 1P60F engine

400mm(16")cutting width

PETROL LAWN MOWER

0800 689751

by MOWMASTER

434mm(17") deck size

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Contents

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Description of symbols 3

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Safety rules for petrol lawn mowers 4

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Starting, running and stopping the engine 11

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Caution

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Description of symbols

The rating plate on your tool may show symbols.
These represent important information about the
product or instructions on its use.

Wear hearing protection.
Wear eye protection.
Wear breathing protection.

Wear safety gloves.
Wear safety footwear.
Read these instructions for use carefully.

Warning.

Use at a distance of at least 15m from
other people.

Extremely hot surface. Do not touch a hot muffler,
gear box or cylinder. You may get burned. These
parts get extremely hot from operation and remain
hot a short time after the unit is turned off.

Thrown objects and rotating blades
can cause severe injury.

CAUTION. Before carrying out any operation stop
the engine and disconnect the spark plug cap.

CAUTION. Risk of hand and feet injuries.

Conforms to relevant standards
for electromagnetic compatibility

Fill the mower engine with adequate
recommended oil before starting.

Flammable material.

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Specifications

Engine: FOUR STROKE
Engine Capacity: 118cc
Speed: 2800min

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Fuel Type: Unleaded petrol
Oil Type: 4 Stroke Motor Oil 10-30W

Width of cut: 16” 400mm
Blades: 2 Swing Blade
Height adjustment: 8 Levels, 10 – 70mm

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Weight (GW): 27kg

Safety rules for petrol lawn mowers

Training

• Read the instructions carefully. Get familiar with the
controls and proper use of the equipment.

• Only use the lawn mower for the purpose for which it was
designed, i.e. for cutting and collecting grass. Any other
use can be hazardous, causing damage to the machine.

• Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these
instructions to use the lawn mower. Local regulations may
restrict the age of the operator.

• Never use the lawn mower:

– When people, especially children, or pets are nearby.
– If the operator has taken medicine or substances that

can affect his ability to react

and concentrate.

• Remember that the operator or user is responsible
for accidents or hazards occurring to other people
or their property.

Preparation

• While mowing, always wear sturdy footwear and long
trousers. Do not operate the equipment when barefoot
or wearing open sandals.

• Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be
used and remove all objects which may be thrown by the
machine or damage the cutter assembly and the engine
(stones, sticks, metal wire, bones, etc.)

• WARNING: DANGER! Engine fuel is highly flammable:

– Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose.
– Refuel using a funnel and outdoors only. Do not smoke

while refuelling or whenever handling the fuel.

– Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove

the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel while the engine is
running or when the

engine is hot.

– If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but

move the machine away from the area of spillage and
avoid creating any source of ignition until the fuel has
evaporated and the vapour dispersed.

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– Replace all fuel tanks and containers caps securely.

• Substitute faulty silencers.

• Before use, always inspect the machine, especially the

condition of the blades, and check that the screws and
cutting assembly are not worn or damaged. Replace worn or
damaged blades and screws in sets to preserve balance.

• Discharge openings must be guarded at all times. Do not
remove the discharge guard or hold it up while mowing.

• It is advisable to wear suitable eye protection when
operating the mower.

Operation

• Do not operate the engine in a confined space where
dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.

• Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.

• If possible, avoid operating the equipment in wet grass.

• Always be sure of your footing on slopes.

• Walk, never run and do not allow yourself to be pulled

along by the lawn mower.

• Mow

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ross the face of slopes, never up and down.

• Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.

• Do not mow on slopes of more than 20°.

• Exercise extreme caution when pulling the lawn-mower

towards you.

• Stop the blade if the lawn mower has to be tilted for
transportation when crossing surfaces other than grass,
and when transporting the lawn mower to and from the
area to be mowed.

• Never operate the lawn mower with defective guards,
or without safety devices, such as the stoneguard and/or
grass-catcher, in place. Replace if damaged.

• Do not change the engine governor settings or over
speed the engine.

• On power-driven models, disengage the drive clutch
before starting the engine.

• Start the engine carefully, following the instructions and
keeping feet well away from the blade.

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Do not

tilt the lawn mower when starting the engine.
Start the engine on a flat surface that is free of obstacles
and tall grass.

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

• Never pick up or carry a lawn mower while the engine
is running.

• Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire:

– Before carrying out any work underneath the cutting deck

or before unclogging the chute;

– Before checking, cleaning or working on lawn mower;
– After striking a foreign object. Inspect the lawn mower for

damage and make repairs before restarting and operating
the lawn mower;

– If the lawn mower starts to vibrate abnormally (find and

remove the cause of the vibration immediately).

• Stop the engine:

– Whenever you

leave

the lawn mower unattended.

Remove the key from models with electric starters.

– Before refuelling.
– Every time you remove or replace the grass-catcher.

• Reduce the throttle before turning off the engine and turn
the fuel off when you have finished mowing, following the
instructions in the engine handbook.

• When mowing, always keep to a safe distance from the
rotating blade. This distance is the length of the handle.

• Never cut grass while walking backwards.

• Stop the engine before pushing mower across gravel

drives, walks or roads.

• This machine is to be used exclusively for cutting natural
grass. Never use the mower for other purposes. Any
other utilization can involve danger for your safety and
can involve damage to the mower.

• Check and fill engine with recommended oil before
starting.