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SELF TRACKTING GASOLINE LAWN MOWER 4.5KW 580MM
POWXG6011
WARNING ! For your own safety please read this manual before attempting
to operate your new unit. Failure to follow instructions can result in serious
personal injury. Spend a few moments to familiarize yourself with your
mower before each use.
1 PARTS DESCRIPTION (FIG. A)
1. Self-drive control handle
2. Brake control handle
3. Starter handle
4. Grass bag
5. Height adjusting lever
6. Fuel cap
2 PACKAGE CONTENT LIST
Remove all packing materials
Remove remaining packaging and transit supports (if existing)
Check the completeness of the packing content
Check the appliance, the power cord, the power plug and all accessories for transportation
damages.
Keep the packaging materials as far as possible till the end of the warranty period. Dispose
it into your local waste disposal system afterwards.
WARNING Packing materials are no toys! Children must not play with
plastic bags! Danger of suffocation!
7. Traction wheel
8. Spark Plug
9. Oil Cap
10. Locking Lever
11. Rope Guide
12. Discharge channel
1 x selftracking gasoline lawn mower 4.5 kW – 580 mm
1 x manual
1x grass catch box
When parts are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer.
3 SYMBOLS MARKED ON THE PRODUCT
In this manual and/or on the machine the following symbols are used:
Pay more attention to the
operator's hands and feet to
avoid injury.
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Keep bystanders away.
Fuel is flammable, keep fire
away. Do not use this
machine on slopes greater
than 16,7°.
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Toxic fumes! Don't operate
inside house.
When repairing, please take out
the spark plug. Then repair
according to the operation
manual.
In accordance with essential
applicable safety standards of
European directives.
Wear hearing protection.
Wear eye protection.
Caution: Hot engine!
4 GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING: When using petrol tools, basic safety precautions, including the following, should
always be followed to reduce the risk of serious personal injury and/or damage to the unit.
Read all these instruction before operating this product and retain these instructions for future
reference.
Operator must be in good physical condition and mental health and not under the influence
of any drug or alcohol which might impair vision, co-ordination or judgment.
Does not use a mower when tired or fatigued. Lack of alertness may cause serious injury.
Know your controls.
Read and understand Owner’s manual before operating mower. Learn how to stop the
mower in an emergency. Refer to Operator’s Instructions.
Do not lend or sell the mower without the Owner’s Manual.
Be sure that anyone using the mower reads and fully understands the information contained
in this Manual and knows how to safely operate the mower.
Do not allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the mower.
Never mow whilst bystanders or pets are present in the mowing area.
Never mow while barefoot or wearing open sandals. Wear long trousers and heavy non-slip
shoes.
It is advisable to wear suitable eye protection when operating a mower.
Before using, always visually inspect to see that the blades, blade bolts and cutter
assembly are not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to
preserve balance.
Damaged blades and worn bolts are major hazards.
Replace worn or faulty silencers.
Make sure the area to be mowed is cleared of sticks, stones, bones, wire and debris. They
could be thrown by the blades.
Store fuel in a cool place in a container specifically designed for that purpose. Handle fuel
carefully. It is highly flammable.
Refuel outdoors only. Do not smoke when refuelling engine. Add fuel before starting engine.
Never remove the cap from the fuel tank or add petrol while engine is running. Allow engine
to cool for several minutes before refuelling if engine is hot. If petrol is spilled, do not
attempt to start the engine, but move the mower away from the area of the spill and avoid
creating any source of ignition until the petrol vapours have dissipated.
Remove the fuel cap slowly to relieve fuel tank pressure.
or using the mower. If a fuel leak is found,donotstart
Take care not to get fuel on your clothing. If this occurs, change your clothingimmed
Do not operate mower in confined space where exhaust fumes (carbon monoxide)can
ing, do not wrap the starter rope around your hand. Do not allowthestartercord
to snap back. Return the starter grip slowly to allow the cord to rewind properly.
Strictly follow the operator instructions before attempting to start the engine.
esintheterrainand
Stop the engine before pushing the mower across gravel drives, walks orroads.
Never use the mower unless all guards or grassbox provided by manufacturerarein
governor settings. Excessive speedisdangerous
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire and inspect mower if:
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire before clearing blockages,checkingor
When transporting in a vehicle, secure the mower to prevent movement,roll
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in a safeworkingcondition.
Use only replacement parts made andguaranteedby
Keep the engine free of grass, leaves or excessive grease. These can beafirehazard.
mower in a well ventilated room away from naked flames suchasmaybefoundin
Unfold handle carefully so as nottopinchor
Raise handles until lower handle
Remove protective padding, raiseupperhandle
section into place on lower handleandtighten
Remove handle padding holdingoperator
ce control bar to upper handle.
Check for fuel leaks while refuelling
or run the engine until the leak is fixed and spilled fuel is wiped away.
collect.
Mow only in good daylight.
Start the engine carefully with feet well away from the blades.
Disengage all blades and drive clutches before starting.
When start
Never leave recoil starters in a wound position.
Never mow where machine could tip or slip.
On slopes or wet grass be extra careful of your footing.
Never cut grass by pulling mower towards you.
Be extremely careful when using a mower on slopes. Stay alert for hol
other hidden hazards.
position.
Never over-speed the engine or alter the
and shortens mower life.
(a) The mower begins to vibrate abnormally; or
(b) After striking a foreign object.
Repair any damage before continuing further operation of the mower.
working on the mower.
Never pick up or carry a mower when it is operating.
Where fitted, turn fuel tap off at the conclusion of mowing.
spillage, and mower damage.
Never modify the mower in any way.
the original manufacturer of your mower.
Keep all safety devices (guards and switches) in place and working.
Store the
low speed (allow mower to chopp grass in mower housing)
wedge, housing inner side and mowing blade
Make sure the motor stopped and blade has come to a complete
). Lock themulchingwedge
mulching wedge gripmustsnapintothe
Make sure the motor stopped and blade has come to a complete
mulching mower
flap and turn the flap to the side(6B)
Hints for mulch-mowing:
− Regular cut-back by max .2 cm (for example from 6 cm to 4
− Make sure the mowing blade is sharp
− Do not mow wet grass
− Set max. Motor speed
− Move forward at
− Regularly clean mulching
6.2.1 Mounting mulching wedge
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standstill!!
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5A
− Lift the discharge flap and remove the grass collect box.
− Push the mulching wedge into the discharge channel (Fig. 5A
with housing (the nose on the bottom side of the
opening in the housing (Fig. 5B)).
− Lower the discharge flap again.
6.3 “3” convert to side-discharge mower
Fig. 6A Fig. 6B
Lift the discharge flap and remove the grass collect box.
Mount the mulching wedge (as described under To convert to
Loosen the screw on the (6A) side wand
CAUTION: The blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the engine
is shut off.
Release the brake control handle to stop the engine and blade.
Disconnect and ground the spark plug wire as instructed in the separate engine manual to
prevent accidental starting while equipment is unattended.
7.5 Connection for auto move
Turn the Auto Move handle, the lawnmower will move forward automatically with a speed of
1m/s. (3.6km/h).
CAUTION: your mower is designed to cut normal residential grass of a
height no more than 250 mm. Do not attempt to mow through unusually tall
dry grass (e.g, pasture) or piles of dry leaves. Debris may build up on the
mower deck or contact the engine exhaust presenting a potential fire
hazard.
7.6 For the best results when mulching
Clear lawn of debris. Be sure that the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire or other foreign
objects which could be accidentally thrown out by the mower in any direction and cause
serious personal injury to the operator and others as well as damage to property and
surrounding objects. Do not cut wet grass. For effective mulching do not cut wet grass
because it tends to stick to the underside of the deck preventing proper mulching of the grass
clippings. Cut no more than 1/3 the length of the grass. The recommended cut for mulching is
1/3 the length of the grass. Ground speed will need to be adjusted so the clippings can be
dispersed evenly into the lawn. For especially heavy cutting in thick grass it may be necessary
to use one of the slowest speeds in order to get a clean well mulched cut. When mulching long
grass you may have to cut the lawn in two passes, lowering the blade another 1/3 of the length
for the second cut and perhaps cutting in a different pattern than was used the first time.
Overlapping the cut a little on each pass will also help to clean up any stray clippings left on
the lawn. The mower should always be operated at full throttle to get the best cut and allow it
to do the most effective job of mulching. Clean underside of deck. Be certain to clean the
underside of the cutting deck after each use to avoid a build-up of grass, which would prevent
proper mulching. Mulching leaves. The mulching of leaves can also be beneficial to your lawn.
When mulching leaves make sure they are dry and are not laying too thick on the lawn. Do not
wait for all the leaves to be off the trees before you mulch.
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WARNING: if you strike a foreign object, stop the engine. Remove wire from
spark plug, thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage and repair the
damage before restarting and operating the mower. Extensive vibration of
the mower during operation is an indication of damage. The unit should be
promptly inspected and repaired.
Screw the replacement spark plug into the engine and tighten to 25-30 Nm torque and
replace spark plug wire.
Spark plug gap. 0.6 – 0.7 mm.
CAUTION: Do not over-tighten the spark plug as engine damage may occur.
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9 LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire before servicing.
WHEELS-Lubricate the ball bearings in each wheel at least once a season with a light oil.
ENGINE-Follow engine manual for lubrication instructions.
BLADE CONTROL-Lubricate the pivot points on the blade control handle and the brake
cable at least once a season with light oil. The blade control must operate freely in both
directions.
10 CLEANING
CAUTION: Do not hose engine. Water can damage engine or contaminate
the fuel system.
Wipe deck with cloth.
Hose under deck by tilting the mower so that the spark plug is up.
10.1 Engine air cleaner
CAUTION: Do not allow dirt or dust to clog the air filter foam element.
The engine air cleaner element must be serviced (cleaned) after 25 hours normal mowing.
The foam element must be serviced regularly if the mower is used in dry dusty conditions.
TO CLEAN AIR FILTER: REPLACE IT BY A NEW ONE.
CAUTION: Be sure to disconnect and ground the spark plug wire before
working on the cutting blade to prevent accidental engine starting. Protect
hands by using heavy gloves or a rag to grasp the cutting blades.
Tip mower : When the mower is tipped over onto its side, please take care that the air cleaner
is on the top side. Remove the hex bolt and washer which hold the blade and blade adapter
to the engine crankshaft. Remove the blade and adapter from the crankshaft.
WARNING: Periodically inspect the blade adapter for cracks, especially if
you strike a foreign object. Replace when necessary.
For best results your blade should be sharp. The blade may be resharpened by removing it
and either grinding or filing the cutting edge keeping as close to the original bevel as possible.
It is extremely important that each cutting edge receives an equal amount of grinding to
prevent an unbalanced blade. Improper blade balance will result in excessive vibration
causing eventual damage to the engine and mower. Be sure to carefully balance blade after
sharpening. The blade can be tested for balance by balancing it on a round shaft screwdriver.
Remove metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly.
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Feather Key
Blade Adapter
Hex Bolt
Before reassembling the blade and the blade adapter to the unit, lubricate the engine
crankshaft and the inner surface of the blade adapter with light oil. Install the blade adapter on
the crankshaft with the "star" away from the engine. Refer to figure 11. Place the blade with
the part number facing away from the adapter. Align the washer over the blade and insert the
hex bolt. Tighten the hex bolt to the torque listed below:
10.3 Blade mounting torque
Centre Bolt 40Nm.min, 54Nm.max. To insure safe operation of your unit. ALL nuts and bolts
must be checked periodically for correct tightness.
After prolonged use, especially in sandy soil conditions, the blade will become worn and lose
some of the original shape. Cutting efficiently will be reduced and the blade should be
replaced. Replace with an approved factory replacement blade only. Possible damage
resulting from blade unbalance condition is not the responsibility of the manufacturer.
Refer to the separate engine manual for engine maintenance instructions.
Maintain engine oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit. Read
and follow instructions carefully.
Service air cleaner as per separate engine manual under normal conditions. Clean every few
hours under extremely dusty conditions. Poor engine performance and flooding usually
indicates that the air cleaner should be serviced.
To service the air cleaner, refer to the separate engine manual packed with your unit.
The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset once a season. Spark plug replacement
is recommended at the start of each mowing season; check engine manual for correct plug
type and gap specifications.
Clean the engine regularly with a cloth or brush. Keep the cooling system (blower housing
area) clean to permit proper air circulation which is essential to engine performance and life.
Be certain to remove all grass, dirt and combustible debris from muffler area.
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11 STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS (OFF SEASON)
The following steps should be taken to prepare lawn mower for storage.
1. Following the final cut of the season allow the fuel tank to run dry.
2. Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the lubrication instructions.
3. Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage instructions.
4. Lightly coat mower's cutting blade with chassis grease to prevent rusting.
5. Store mower in a dry, clean area.
NOTE:
− When storing any type of power equipment in an unventilated or material storage shed, Care should be taken to rust-proof the equipment. Using a light oil or silicone, coat the
equipment, especially cables and all moving parts.
− Be careful not to bend or kink cables.
− If the starter rope becomes disconnected from rope guide on handle, disconnect and
ground the spark plug wire, Depress the blade control handle and pull the starter rope out
from engine slowly. Slip the starter rope into the rope guide bolt on handle.
12 TECHNICAL DATA
Motor power 4.5kW@3600min-1
Self Propel Yes
Engine Displacement 190 cc
Blade Width 550 mm
Rated Power 2900 min-1
Fuel Tank Capacity 1000 ml
Oil tank capacity 600 ml
Net Weight (without grass collector) 32 kg
Net Weight (with grass collector) 34 kg
Grass collect bag volume 65 Litre
Height adjustment
Level 1 25 mm
Level 2 35 mm
Level 3 45 mm
Level 4 55 mm
Engine idles poorly. Air cleaner element is dirty. Clean air cleaner element: refer to
Throttle chock not in the correct
position for the prevailing
conditions.
Fuel tank is empty. Fill tank with fuel: refer to ENGINE
Air cleaner element is dirty. Clean air cleaner element: refer to
Spark plug loose. Tighten spark plug to 25-30 Nm.
Spark plug wire loose or
disconnected from plug.
Spark plug gap is incorrect. Set gap between electrodes at 0.6
Spark plug is defective. Install new, correctly gapped plug:
Carburettor is flooded with fuel. Remove air cleaner element and
Faulty ignition module Contact the service agent.
Dirt, water, or stale fuel tank. Drain fuel and clean tank. Fill tank
Vent hole in fuel tank cap is
plugged.
Air cleaner element is dirty. Clean air cleaner element.
Spark plug is defective. Install new, correctly gapped plug:
Spark plug gap is incorrect. Set gap between electrodes at 0.6
Air cleaner element is dirty. Clean air cleaner element: refer to
Air slots in engine shroud are
blocked.
Cooling fins and air passages
under engine blower housing are
blocked.
Engine skips at high
speed.
Engine overheats. Cooling air flow is restricted. Remover any debris from slots in
Mower vibrates
abnormally.
Gap between electrodes of spark
plug is too close.
Incorrect spark plug. Install FGRTC spark plug and
Cutting assembly is loose. Tighten blade.
Cutting assembly is unbalanced. Balance blade.
Set gap between electrodes at 0.6
to 0.7 mm.
shroud, blower housing, air
passages.
cooling fins on engine.
14 WARRANTY
This product is warranted for a 36-month period effective from the date of purchase by the
first user.
This warranty covers all material or production flaws. It does not include defective parts
subject to normal wear & tear such as bearings, brushes, cables, and plugs, or accessories
such as drills, drill bits, saw blades, etc. ; damage or defects resulting from maltreatment,
accidents or alterations; nor the cost of transportation.
This warranty covers all material or production flaws, excluding batteries, chargers,
defective parts subject to normal wear and tear such as, in particular, bearings, brushes,
cables, plugs… Accessories such as drills, drill bits, saw blades etc. also do not fall under
this warranty.
Damage and/or defects resulting from inappropriate use also do not fall under the warranty
provisions.
We also disclaim all liability for any bodily injury resulting from inappropriate use of the tool.
Repairs may only be carried out by an authorised customer service centre for Powerplus
tools.
You can always obtain more information at the number 00 32 3 292 92 90.
Any transportation costs shall always be borne by the customer, unless agreed otherwise in
writing.
At the same time, no claim can be made on the warranty if the damage of the device is the
result of negligent maintenance or overload.
Definitely excluded from the warranty is damage resulting from fluid permeation, excessive
dust penetration, intentional damage (on purpose or by gross carelessness), inappropriate
usage (use for purposes for which the device is not suitable), incompetent usage (e.g. not
following the instructions given in the manual), inexpert assembly, lightning strike, erroneus
net voltage. This list is not exhaustive.
Acceptance of claims under warranty can never lead to the prolongation of the warranty
period nor commencement of a new warranty period in case of a device replacement.
Devices or parts which are replaced under the warranty therefore remain the property of
Varo NV.
We reserve the right to reject a claim whenever the purchase cannot be verified or when it
is clear that the product has not been properly maintained. (Clean ventilation slots, carbon
brushes serviced regularly, etc.).
Your purchase receipt must be kept as proof of date of purchase.
Your appliance must be returned undismantled to your dealer in an acceptably clean state,
(in its original blow-moulded case if applicable to the unit), accompanied by proof of
purchase.