4HP PETROL LAWN MOWER RL504 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1 Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Code: RL504 IM Date: 070421 Edition: 13 Op: GM
Contents Warranty 2 Warranty Power Tools Introduction 3 Description of symbols 3 Specifications 4 Safety rules for petrol lawn mowers 4 Unpacking 6 Contents of carton 6 Know your product 7 Assembly 8 Cutting height adjustment 8 Brake lever 8 Fuelling 9 Checking the oil 9 Starting the engine 9 Stopping the engine 10 Mowing advice 10 Emptying the grass catcher 10 Replacing the blades 11 Maintenance 11 Whilst every effort is made to ensure your complete satisfaction with
Introduction Description of symbols Your new GMC power tool will more than satisfy your expectations. It has been manufactured under stringent GMC Quality Standards to meet superior performance criteria. You will find your new tool easy and safe to operate, and, with proper care, it will give you many years of dependable service. CAUTION. Carefully read through this entire Instruction Manual before using your new GMC Power Tool. Take special care to heed the Cautions and Warnings.
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.
• Walk, never run and do not allow yourself to be pulled along by the lawn mower. • Mow across 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.
• Check the blade’s balance after sharpening. • For reasons of safety, do not use the equipment with worn or damaged parts. Parts are to be replaced and not repaired. Parts that are not of the same quality can damage the equipment and be dangerous for your safety. • Whenever the machine is to be handled, transported or tilted you must: – wear strong working gloves; – grasp the machine at the points that offer a safe grip, taking account of the weight and its distribution.
3 1 Know your product 14 1. Handle bar 2. Lower handle 3. Throttle Lever 4. Discharge guard 5. Grass catcher 6. Height adjustment lever 7. Fuel tank cap 2 8. Oil filler cap 9. Recoil starter 10. Spark plug cap 11. Air filter 12. Primer bulb 13. Handle bar locking knob 14.
Assembly Attaching the Handles It is necessary to fit the lower handle (2), handle bar (1), and catcher (5) to the mower. Assembling the catcher 1. The grass catcher (5) is supplied in two sections. Locate the top half on top of the bottom half and interlock them together by aligning the lugs and slots and pushing the halves together until they click into place. Attaching the catcher 1. Lift the discharge guard (4) in 1 order to position the catcher. 2.
filled with the right amount of correct grade oil. Refer to the oil recommendations section of the Briggs & Stratton instruction manual for this information. 1. Move the lawn mower to a level surface and clean around the oil filter cap (8) . 2. Remove the oil filter cap with dipstick and wipe it with a clean cloth. Replace it and retighten the cap. 3. Remove the dipstick again and check the oil level, the oil should be at the full mark. 4. If oil is required add it slowly (the oil capacity is about 0.
2. Sharp blades cut cleanly and efficiently, if the blade is dull it will tear the grass. This will result in the ends turning brown. When the blades no longer cut cleanly either sharpen them or replace them. 3. To safely operate the mower ensure all four wheels are on the ground and be careful not to loose your footing or control of the mower. Be very careful when mowing uneven or rough ground. Keep a firm grip on the handle bar at all times, always walk, never run with the mower. 4.
12. If the blades do come into contact with something or the mower starts to vibrate stop the engine immediately, remove the spark plug lead and inspect to see if there is any damage. 5. Replace all 4 blades to ensure a smooth even cut. By replacing the washer, then the half washer, then the nut securing the blade firmly, (25 – 30Nm) repeat this for the other 3 blades. 6. Replace the blade disc and retighten the central blade bolt tightly (50 – 59Nm). Note.
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