PETROL/ROTARY 16/18 LA WNMO WER
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Safety Rules
Read the instructions carefully.
Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the lawnmower.
Explanation of symbols on the lawnmower:-
1) General hazard safety alert.
2) Read Instruction manual.
3) Beware of thrown objects to bystanders.
4) Keep bystanders a safe distance away from
the machine.
5) Remove spark plug lead before maintenance.
6) Sharp blade(s). Beware of severing toes
or fingers.
Wait until all machine components have completely
stopped before touching them.
Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these
instructions to use the lawnmower. Local regulations may
restrict the age of the operator.
Never mow while people, especially children or pets are
nearby.
Never pick up or carry the lawnmower while the engine is
running.
Keep in mind that the operator, or user, is responsible for
accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their
property.
While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and long
trousers. Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or
wearing open sandals.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the lawnmower is to be
used and remove all objects which may be thrown by the
machine.
WARNING - Petrol is highly flammable.
- Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this
purpose.
- Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refuelling.
- Add fuel before starting the engine. Ne ver remove the cap
of the fuel tank or add petrol while the engine is running or
when the engine is hot.
- If petrol 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 petrol
vapours have dissipated.
- Replace the fuel tank and container caps securely.
Do not operate the engine in a confined space where
dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
Before using, always visually inspect to see that the blades,
blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or damaged.
Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
Avoid operating the lawnmower in wet grass, where feasible.
Walk, never run.
Mowing on banks can be dangerous:-
- Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
- Be particularly careful of your footing on slopes or
wet grass.
- Mow across the face of slopes - not up and down.
- Use extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
- Use extreme caution when stepping back or pulling the
lawnmower towards you.
Stop the engine if the lawnmower has to be tilted for
transportation when crossing surfaces other than grass and
when transporting the lawnmower to and from the area to be
mowed.
Never operate the lawnmower without the grassbag or
deflector guard in position.
Never operate the lawnmower with a defective deflector
guard.
Do not change the engine governor settings or over speed
the engine. Operating an engine at excessive speed may
increase the hazard of personal injury.
Start the engine carefully according to instructions and with
feet well away from the blade(s). Do not tilt the mower
when starting.
Do not put hands or feet near, or under, rotating parts while
the lawnmower is being operated.
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire:
- before checking, cleaning or working on the lawnmower;
- after striking a foreign object. Inspect the lawnmower
for damage and make repairs before restarting and
operating the lawnmower;
- if the lawnmower starts to vibrate abnormally (check
immediately).
- before making height of cut adjustment.
Stop the engine:
- whenever you leave the lawnmower;
- before refuelling;
- before clearing blockages;
Reduce the throttle setting during engine shutdown.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the
lawnmower is in safe working condition.
Replace worn or damaged blade and blade bolts in sets to
preserve balance.
Never store the lawnmower with petrol in the tank inside a
building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer,
identification plate compartment and petrol storage area
free of grass, leaves or excessive grease.
Check the grassbox frequently for wear or deterioration.
Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
Ensure only replacement parts fitted are Atco-Qualcast
approved.
If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors.
Introduction
Thank you for buying y our ne w lawnmow er . This
manual gives instructions on the correct assembly
and safe use of your mower. It is important that y ou
read these instructions carefully . Your mow er may be
fitted with a Briggs & Stratton engine, please follow
the appropriate instructions and diagrams.
When fully assembled the machine weighs
approximately 32kg. If necessary, obtain assistance to
remove from pac kaging.
Tak e care when pushing the machine ov er unev en
surfaces. Ne v er lift the m achine unless y ou feel it is
comfortably light enough to do so. Obtain assistance
if you have tight areas or obstacles to negotiate.
Please record the following inf ormation. It will help
your service agent if you ever need assistance or
spare parts. The inf ormation is located on a label on
the rear of the machine.
Model Nº
Serial Nº
Date of purchase
Intended Use
This product is intended for domestic lawn mowing.
Unpacking
Carefully remove the machine from its pac kaging
and check that you have all the following items:
1. Mower
2. Handle top
3. Handle bottom
4. Grassbox halves
5. Deflector guard, 2 springs (LH & RH) and
hinge pin.
6. A hardware pack containing:
Mower Operating Instructions,
4 wingnuts, 2 bolts (square shank),4 bushes,
2 plasticspacers, 4 locknuts, 4 short handle
bolts, r ope guide/bolt, 2 cable clips,
Engine manual and
Machine Registration Card
If any components are missing please call the
Consumer Care Hotline on (01449) 742130 for
assistance. We also have a wide network of
Qualcast Approved Service Agents who you can
contact for service and advice both within and
outside the period of the guarantee.
For ordering spares/replacements please refer to
the parts diagram supplied.
Assembly
Assembling the deflector guard assembly to the
mower:
1. Insert the left hand end of the hinge pin in the
left hand handle bracket hole Fig 1, then locate
the right hand end of the hinge pin in the right
hand handle bracket.
2. Using a screwdriver to push the pin Fig 1A so
that the groove Fig 1B is visible.
3. Fit the clip Fig 1C to the groov e Fig 1B.
4. T o tension the deflector guard springs locate
the ends of the springs under the lugs, as show n
in Fig 1D. When correctly assembled the
deflector gurard is under spring tension even
when it is in the down position against the
mower.
Assembling the handles:
1. Assemble the handles Fig 2. Ensure that the rope
guide Fig 2 is fitted on the right hand side of the
handle Fig 2. DO NO T ROUTE ENGINE BRAKE
CABLE THROUGH ROPE GUIDE, USE CABLE CLIPS
FIG 2C SUPPLIED TO SECURE T O HANDLE.
2. Attach rope to the rope guide b y looping the
rope in a anti-clockwise direction Fig 3A.
Assembling Grassbox:
1. Assemble the grassbox Fig 4.
IMPORTANT:
FAILURE T O FIT THE DEFLECTOR
GUARD IS D ANGEROUS.
Preparation
Engine Oil
IMPORTANT: THE MOWER IS NOT SUPPLIED WITH OIL IN
THE ENGINE, HOWEVER IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THERE IS A
SMALL QUANTITY IN THE ENGINE. IT IS ESSENTIAL T O
FILL WITH OIL BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE.
Checking and Filling
1. With the mower standing on le vel gr ound,
unscrew and remov e the oil f iller plug Fig 5A.
2. Wipe the fill plug clean; ref it and tighten the filler
cap and then remove it again.
Check the oil level.
3. Add a good-quality SAE 30 API SF oil in small
quantities at a time, allowing it to settle.
For models fitted with Briggs & Stratton,
engines:
Repeatedly add oil and check the level until it
reaches the full mark Fig 5B. The engine m ay
require up to 0.6 litres of oil. Do not o v erf ill.
4. Refit and tighten the oil filler plug.
Note: It is important to use the recommended oil to
avoid damage to your engine.
Petrol
Note: Petrol deteriorates over time. Engine starting
may be diff icult if you use petrol kept for more than
30 days. Alw ays run the fuel tank dry when storing
over 30 days
1. Remove the petrol f iller cap Fig 5C and add
unleaded petrol to the tank, leaving approximately 6mm of tank space for fuel expansion.
2. Replace the petrol filler cap.
3. Wipe up any spilt petrol from the engine before
starting the mower.
Using your Mower
Grassbox Fitting
Grassbox
For non grass collection the mower can be used
without the grassbox in position, with the deflector
guard in the down position.
Fitting the grassbox
Lift the deflector guard and hold up Fig 6A
Fit the grassbox Fig 6B.
Removing/Emptying
Lift the deflector guard and hold up - remove
grassbox.
Height of Cut Adjustment
To adjust the fr ont and rear wheels push the heightof-cut lever Fig 7A away from the notch Fig 7B.
For front wheels
wheels, as shown Fig 7.
For rear wheels
as shown Fig 7.
Always ensure that ALL FOUR WHEELS are at the
same height setting.
Before mowing
1. Check the engine oil level and fill the petrol
tank. (See Preparation).
Note: To w ar ds the end of the season, it is
advisable to put only as much fuel in the tank
as you need for each cut, since it should be
completely used up before storing the mower .
(See After Mowing/Storage).
2. Ensure that the upper handle is in position and
secured by the wing nut Fig 2B.
3. Set the height of cut as required .(See Height of
Cut Adjustment).
- Move lev er to the rear to lo w er
- Move lever forward to lower wheel
Starting and Stopping
Starting the Engine
1. For mow ers with throttle contr ols: Mo ve the
throttle lever Fig 9A to
2. If the engine is cold, press the primer Fig 8A
three times (five times in cold weather). If the
engine is warm do not prime.
3. Hold the bale bar Fig 9B against the handle.
4. Pull the starter Fig 9C cord briskly one or more
times until the engine starts. Allo w the cord to
return slowly after each pull.
Stopping the Engine
1. Release the bale bar Fig 9B. The engine will
stop within 3 seconds.
To drive the Rear Roller (Self-propelled
models only)
1 . Start the mower (see above).
2. Squeeze the land drive bale bar Fig 9D towards
the top handle. For mo wers with thr ottle
control, adjust the speed as required by moving
the throttle control Fig 9A between and
4. T o stop the drive, release the land drive bale bar
Fig 9D.
After Mowing/Storage
Clean the exterior of the machine thoroughly using
a soft brush and cloth. Do not use w ater, solvents or
polishes. Remo v e all grass and debris, especially
from the ventilation slots.
Tip the machine backwards or on its side (see
Underdeck Access) Fig 10 and clean the blade
area. If grass cuttings are compacted in the blade
area, remo ve with a w ooden or plastic implement.
For storage in excess of 30 days, run the engine until
all petrol is used and the engine stops.
Store the machine in a dry place. Do not place
other objects on top of the machine.
To aid storage loosen the handle wing nuts Fig 2B
and fold the handles.
Ensure cable is not trapped when folding/unfolding
top handles, DO NO T DROP THE HANDLES.
Maintenance
Stop the engine, and disconnect the spark plug wire.
Note: To ensur e long and reliable service, carry out
the following m aintenance regularly.
Regularly check for obvious defects such as loose,
dislodged or damaged blades, loose fixings, and
worn or damaged components. Check that co vers
and guards are undamaged and correctly fitted.
1
2
Step 1
A
Step 4
Step 3
Step 2
A
D
C
C
B
B
B
C
C
3
step 3
A
step 1
step 2
4
FULL
AD
D
A
B
C
6
A
B
5
A
C
Briggs & Stratton
Classic/Sprint
7
High
8
Briggs &
Stratton
Low
B
Low
A
B
High
A
9
10
Briggs & Stratton
A
D
A
B
C
11
A
D
C
B
Under-deck Access
Caution: Oil and/or petrol spillage and hard starting
may occur unless the following procedure is used
when access is required to the underside of the
machine.
1. Ensure that the petrol tank is empty or nearly
empty.
2. For models fitted with Briggs and Stratton
engines:
Remove wing nut and bolt and low er the
handle to rest on the floor Fig 10.
Stand the machine on its back Fig 10. Do not tip
the mower on its side.
Blade Maintenance
Stand the machine on its back, or its side (see Underdeck Access). Inspect the blade Fig 11A and check
that the blade bolt Fig 11B is tight. If the blade is
blunt or damaged, fit a new blade.
Use the following pr ocedure to r emo v e and replace
the blade.
1. Hold the blade (using gloves or a piece of
cloth). Using and r ef erring to Fig 11, remove the
bolt Fig 11B and items C to D.
2. Clean all components and check f or damage;
renew as necessary .
3. Assemble items A-D as shown, ensuring that the
coned washer D and the blade A are the
correct way up.
4. Tighten the blade bolt to a torque of 40Nm
(29lb ft).
Engine Maintenance
Perform the following operations at the specified
periods to ensure long and reliable service from your
mower engine.
1. Change engine oil - refer to engine manual f o r
details.
2. Check starter cord - extend the starter cord and
check for wear.
3. Clean/change air filter - refer to engine m anual
for details.
4. Change spark plug - refer to engine manual for
details.
Fault Finding
The following table gives checks and actions that y ou can perform if your machine does not operate
correctly. If these do not identify/r emedy the problem contact y our Qualcast appro ved service agent.
Warning - switch engine off and remove spark plug before in vestigating fault.
Symptom Possible Cause Remedy
Engine will not start Out of fuel Fill petrol tank
Engine stops Out of fuel Fill petrol tank
Mower leaves ragged finish Height of cut too low Increase height of cut
Land drive does not engage Drive belt damaged Contact a Qualcast Approved
(Self propelled models) Service Agent
Excessive vibration/noise Blade nut/bolt loose Tighten blade nut/bolt
Engine not primed See Starting the Engine
Engine flooded with fuel Leave for 10-15 minutes; restart
without priming
Spark plug lead disconnected Connect lead
Spark plug dirty/worn See engine maintenance manual
Machine has been incorrectly See Under-deck Access
tipped on its side
Cutting blade obstructed Switch off engine and clear
obstruction
Engine speed to low for conditions Move throttle
(Mowers with throttle control)
Cutting blade blunt Replace blade
Underside of machine badly Clean mower (see After Mo wing/
clogged Storage)
Blade fitted upside down Refit blade correctly
Cutting blade damaged Replace blade
Declaration of Conformity
PRODUCT: Trojan/Quadtrak
MODEL/TYPE REF: R434/R484/R484TR
SERIAL NUMBER: See Rating details
on machine
MANUFACTURED BY: Castel Garden S.p.A.,
Castelfranco, Italy
IDENTIFICATION: Petrol Rotary
Lawnmower
A Sample of the product has been tested and found to
be in conformity with the following Standards:
Machinery Directive 89/392/EEC,
Noise Level Directive 2000/14/EEC
Electromagnetic Compatability Directive 89/336/EEC
and Din 1856: 1984
Noise Certificate
This product has been independently tested for noise in
accordance with the EU Noise legislation. The following
noise certificate certifies its compliance.
We certify that the lawnmower:CATEGOR Y: Petrol
MAKE: Qualcast
TYPE: Rotary Lawnmower
SERIES IDENTIFICATION: R434/R484/R484TR
MOTOR - MANUFACTURER: Briggs & Stratton
MOTOR - Type 10D902
MOTOR - Speed of rotation
during test (1/min) 2900/3000
Conforms to the Specifications of Directive
2000/14/EEC relating to noise level
All Certificates and Relevant Test Reports are included in
the Technical Construction File which has been agreed
with the British Standards Institute, 389 Chiswic k High Road,
London W4 4AL
PLACE: Castelfranco, Italy ,
DATE: November 2001
SIGNATURE:
Director - Castel Garden S.p.A. for Atco-Qualcast Ltd.
The vibrations transmitted at the handle of the
machine when in motion do not exceed 8m/s
weighted root mean square acceleration value.)
The measurement which determined the maximum
level of vibration was carried out on a machine,
standing on a hard surface
(Reference BS6842:
2
. (The
1987).
Guaranteed
sound power level 96dB(A)
Measured sound power level 95dB(A)
Type of cutting device Rotary
Blade width (cm) 41/46
Speed of rotation of the
cutting device (1/min) 2900/3000
Signed at Stowmarket Date 2001
SIGNATURE:
POSITION:
Director - Castel Garden S.p.A. for Atco-Qualcast Ltd.
The airborne noise emission of this machine has
been measured at 83dB(A). This is the equivalent
continuous A-weighted sound pressure lev el at the
operators position.
The level was calculated from the measur ements
taken during the test carried out in accordance
with Noise level directive 81/1051/EEC.
Conformity assessment procedure Annexe VI
notified Body .
SNCH 11 route de Luxemborg, L-5230 Sandweiler.
For products numbered:
F016L80583
F016L80584
F016L80679
F016L80674
F016L80675
F016L80676
F016L80680
F016L80874
F016L80875
F016L80442
F016L80876
F016L80716
F016L80717
F016L80718
The Guarantee
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure that
Atco-Qualcast guarantees this product against
manufacturing defects. We will repair (or replace at
our option) if a manufacturing defect occurs within
the guarantee period as long as it has only been
subjected to domestic use.
For the purpose of this guarantee, domestic use
means any use of the product on the property
belonging to the purchaser and forming part of the
garden area of his/her dwelling.
The guarantee period is one year parts and one
year labour costs from date of purchase. (Except
engine, see engine m anual f or details.)
To obtain a repair under this guar antee:
• Take the product to an appro v ed service agent.
• Show your dated proof of purchase.
• Show this guarantee.
The guarantee does not apply if:
i. You cannot pr o vide dated proof of pur chase.
ii. The product has been resold by the original
purchaser (this does not apply in the Republic
of Ireland), or has been used under hire.
iii. The pr oduct has been modified to change
the manufacturers specifications, or if non
genuine replacement parts have been fitted.
iv . Any previous repair was undertaken by any one
other than an approved service agent.
v. The fault is due to maladjustment, abuse, neglect
or accidental damage.
vi. The fault is due to lack of lubrication or
maintenance.
vii. Dam age to any part, particularly the drive or
cutting mechanism has been caused by
allowing the product to strike solid objects.
viii. The product develops a fault due to abnormal
use.
ix. F ailure is due to normal w ear. The f ollo wing parts
are considered as wearing parts. Their life is
dependant on regular servicing and they are
not therefore, normally covered by the guarantee:
Blades
Bearings
Cables
Belts
The cost of routine maintenance of the product is
not covered by the guarantee.
It is in your best interest to follo w the Operating
Instructions for your m achine, as a properly cared for
product should give many years of excellent
service.
Should you require replacement parts, always insist
on genuine Atco-Qualcast replacement parts. Any
damage caused to the product through the f itting
of parts not made by Atco-Qualcast is not covere d
by the guarantee.
Your statutory rights are not aff ected by this
guarantee.
Environmental Information
Your pr oduct has been manufactured under an
environmental management system using, when
possible, the most environmentally responsible
materials and processes, and with the potential for
recycling at the end of its life. The packaging is also
recyclable.
When the time comes to dispose of this product
please consider the environment and take it to a
recognised recycling facility.
(Please contact your local authority for location
information).
Atco-Qualcast Ltd, Suffolk Works, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1EY, England
Tel: (01449) 742130 Fax: (01449) 674243
Printed in England F016L69886
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