User Manual

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Stub Handle nut
Plastic knob
Stub Handle
To adjust the handle to suit your height on the 3
position handle setting, loosen and remove the
inner stub handle nuts. Loosen the plastic knobs
enough to pull out and swivel the stub handles
to the required hole setting. Tighten the plastic
knobs then refit and tighten the nuts.
PREPARING THE ENGINE
PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE
ENGINE MANUFACTURERS ENGINE
OWNERS MANUAL PRIOR TO OPERATING THE
LAWNMOWER.
DO NOT START your four stroke engine
before making sure that it has been filled
with the right amount of the correct grade
of oil� See engine instruction book for
details�
CAUTION
TWO STROKE ENGINES
require no special attention to lubrication provided
that the fuel/oil mixture is correct at all times.
FOUR STROKE ENGINES
Four stroke (cycle) engines are shipped without
oil. Place the mower on a level position, unscrew
the ‘OIL FILL’ cap and slowly pour oil into the
sump. Fill to the full mark on the dipstick. Use
SAE 30 engine oil. When checking the oil level,
and before running the engine, screw the dipstick
firmly in place.
Checking the oil level if the engine is not fitted
with a dip stick.
FUEL
PETROL VAPOUR IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE
AND EXPLOSIVE� HANDLE WITH EXTREME
CARE� STORE IN AN APPROVED CONTAIN-
ER� DO NOT FILL TANK WHEN ENGINE IS
RUNNING OR IS STILL HOT� DO NOT ALLOW
OPEN FLAME, MATCHES OR SMOKING
NEARBY� FILL TANK OUTDOORS IN A WELL
VENTILATED AREA� WIPE AWAY ANY SPILLS
AND MOVE THE MOWER AWAY FROM ANY
PETROL FUMES BEFORE STARTING
ENGINE�
WARNING
If a blue plug is fitted beneath the petrol filler cap
it must be discarded� It is for transportation pur-
poses only�
If a blue plug is fitted beneath the petrol filler cap
it must be discarded� It is for transportation pur-
poses only�
CAUTION
• For two stroke engines fuel ratio, refer
to engine instruction book.
When filling the fuel tank, always leave an air
space of about 5mm to allow for expansion of
the fuel.
ENGINE
Regular attention to a few simple items will ensure
long and trouble-free service from your mower.
Carry out the regular maintenance described
in the engine manual, and check the engine
mounting bolts regularly to be sure they are tight.
NOTE: THE ENGINE IS WARRANTED BY THE
ENGINE MANUFACTURER AND NOT
MASPORT. YOUR SPECIALIST MASPORT
SERVICE DEALER CAN ASSIST WITH
ENGINE RELATED WARRANTY MATTERS.
Before making any adjustments to your mower
make sure that the engine is turned off and that
the blade has STOPPED ROTATING� Always
disconnect the spark plug wire and make sure it
cannot accidentally contact the spark plug before
touching anything under the mower housing�
WARNING
RUNNING THE ENGINE
ENGINE CONTROL
This is mounted at the top of the handle. It
operates the choke, if fitted (for cold starting)
and allows you to set the governed speed of the
engine.
On all models push control
forward for full throttle.
You will not need to change the control setting
constantly while mowing because the governor
holds the selected speed, even under varying
cutting loads. The positions for CHOKE (cold
start), FAST, SLOW and STOP are usually
marked. If STOP is not marked, move the lever
beyond SLOW to stop the engine.
Some controls have symbols instead of words.
On these,
means CHOKE,
means FAST,
means SLOW,
means STOP.
If your engine control does not have the word
CHOKE or the choke symbol you have a
Pulsa Prime engine. (See RUNNING THE
ENGINE, MANUAL START MODELS
ENGINE CONTROL.
This MUST be correctly adjusted for easy
starting and safe stopping. If you have cold
starting problems, adjust the outer sleeve
of the control cable under the clamp on the
engine at the lower end of the cable. See
engine instruction booklet for details. Make any
adjustments only with the handle in its normal
operating position. After adjusting, check that
the choke butterfly fully closes at one end of the
control lever travel, and that the ignition stop
switch is activated at the other.
STARTING
Ensure that the engine has been prepared
correctly (see above) and that the fuel tap (if fitted)
is turned ON. We recommend that you check the
oil level before every mowing session.
MANUAL START MODELS.
If the engine has not been running recently, set
the engine control to the CHOKE position. For