BRIGGS & STRATTON 2.48 BA - Gasoline engine BRIGGS & STRATTON - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL BRIGGS & STRATTON 2.48 BA BRIGGS & STRATTON

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Safety instructions 13-14

Assembly 14

Operation 14-15

Maintenance 15

Faults and how to remedy 16

Spare parts 16

Guarantee 16

Service 105

Declaration of Conformity 108-109

F - Sommaire

Congratulations 17

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Manutenzione 25

It is important that you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. Careless or improper use of the machine may cause serious or fatal injury. The user is responsible for any accidents involving other people or other people's property.

Never let children or other persons who are not familiar with the operating instructions use the lawn mower. Juveniles under 16 years may not use the equipment. Local regulations may specify the minimum legal age of the operator.

A quick guide to features

• Central cutting height setting

• Fold-down handle for space-saving storage and easy transport

Ball-bearing 'comfort' wheels

• Easily emptied, capacious catchment bag with level indicator

• High-quality materials, excellent workmanship and attractive design

• Ready-to-use: From 0 to mowing mode in 30 second

Technical data

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C

We reserve the right of technical changes.

D Measurement of noise at the operator's ear according to EN 836.
E Measurement of vibrations at the handlebar held by the operator according to EN 1033, EN 836. The typical weighted acceleration is:

	2.42 B	2.48 BA	2.53 BA	2.48 XC
Type	4212 ...	4218 ...	4223 ...	4218 ...
A	85 cm	92 cm	96 cm	92 cm
B	45 cm	45 cm	42 cm	42 cm
C	45 cm	53 cm	55 cm	53 cm
D	LP dB (A): 83	LP dB (A): 83	LP dB (A): 84	LP dB (A): 83
E	\( a_{hw} \): 7,7 m/s2	\( a_{hw} \): 7,1 m/s2	\( a_{hw} \): 4,2 m/s2	\( a_{hw} \): 5,7 m/s2
Cutting widht	42 cm	48 cm	53 cm	48 cm
Wheel drive	---	1-speed / 3.5 km/h	1-speed / 3.5 km/h	1-speed / 3.5 km/h
Grass catcher	55 l	65 l	65 l	65 l
Weight	29 kg	33 kg	37 kg	35 kg

Engine	Briggs & Stratton	Briggs & Stratton	Briggs & Stratton	Briggs & Stratton
Performanche	2,4 kW / 3,3 PS	2,4 kW / 3,3 PS	3,1 kW / 4,2 PS	3,1 kW / 4,2 PS
Capacity	158 ccm	158 ccm	190 ccm	190 ccm
Spark plug	Champion RJ 19 LM	Champion RJ 19 LM	Champion RJ 19 LM	Champion RJ 19 LM
Tank capacity	0,9 I	0,9 I	1,4 I	1,4 I
Oil	0,6 I / HD SAE 30	0,6 I / HD SAE 30	0,6 I / HD SAE 30	0,6 I / HD SAE 30

Meaning of the symbols

Attention! Read Instruction manual before use!

Keep bystanders away!

Sharp blades - Beware of cutting fingers or toes - Remove spark plug lead before maintenance.

General Information

This lawn mower is intended for the care of grass and lawns in private gardens. Because of the physical hazard to the operator the lawn mower may not be used:

• to trim shrubs, hedges and bushes,
• for cutting climbing plants,
• for mowing lawns in roof gardens,
• for trimming plants in balcony boxes,
• for cleaning pavements or other paved areas (vacuuming - blowing away - removing snow),
• for shredding and cutting up tree and hedge cuttings
• as a tractor device (for self-propelled mowers)

• for lawn turning devices, spreading devices, trailers e.g. for passengers, transporting cuttings (except in the grass collection box provided).

• Never mow your lawn if persons, particularly children, or animals are in the vicinity.

• Mow only in daylight or with appropriate artificial lighting.

Before Mowing

• Never mow without wearing sturdy footwear and long trousers: Never mow barefoot or in open sandals.
• Attach the baffle provided and/or grass box. Make certain that it is firmly fitted. Operation without or with damaged protective equipment is forbidden.
• Examine the area on which the machine is to be used and remove all objects which are capable of being contacted or thrown by the mower or its blade.
• Check the machine to make certain that all fasteners, bolts & nuts are tightly fitted; check also for signs of damage or serious wear.
• Observe the installation instructions when replacing parts - if in doubt always refer to your WOLF Service Centre.
• Examine the grass box regularly for wear or damage - replace as necessary.
• Mowers fitted with four-stroke engines must be provided with engine oil before the first start-up (see „Filling Oil").
• Check the oil level before each use.

WARNING - petrol is highly inflammable! Do not smoke. Do not refuel in any area where there may be a naked flame.

• Keep fuel only in purpose-designed containers.
• Only refuel outdoors.
• Pour in fuel (REGULAR GRADE FUEL) before starting the engine.
• Always firmly tighten petrol filler cap.
• Do not refuel or remove the tank filler cap while the engine is running or when the machine is hot.
• Do not attempt to start the engine if gasoline spills out. Instead, the machine should be removed from the area where the petrol was spilled. Any attempt to start the mower should be delayed until the fuel vapours have evaporated.

• Replace the engine exhaust silencer if defective.

• Before use a visual inspection should also be made in order to determine whether the blade, fasteners and the mower deck are worn or damaged. In order to avoid damaging vibration caused by imbalance, worn out or damaged blades and fittings must only be replaced as a set.

• For safety reasons the fuel filler cap must be replaced when damaged.
• Check the fuel line connections, air filter fittings, etc. for tightness.

When starting the engine

• Only start the engine if your hands and feet are at safe distance from the mower deck and blade.
• Before you start the engine, disengage the drive.
• When starting or switching on the engine the lawn mower must not be tilted, unless the lawn mower must be raised for the procedure. In this case, you tilt it only so far as is absolutely necessary and only raise the side turned away from the operator.
• Do not let the engine run in closed areas in which dangerous carbon monoxide may accumulate.
• Start the mower on an even surface, not in tall grass.
• Do not start the engine if you are standing in front of the discharge channel.

When Mowing

WARNING, DANGER! Rotating blade!
- Do not attempt to touch the blade when it is running.
- Observe the safety distance provided by the handlebars and bail arms.
- Only start the engine if your feet are at a safe distance from the blade.
- Make certain that you have a secure foothold, particularly on slopes. Never run, always walk calmly.
- Always mow slopes along the contours, not up and down the slope.
- Particular care is required on slopes as you change direction.
- Be particularly careful when you turn the mower and pull it towards you.
- Switch off the mower, if you tilt it, run it dry or when transporting it.
- Never use the lawn mower with damaged protection guards, safety devices or grilles or without the protection devices attached, e.g. baffle plates and/or grass box.
- Do not change the governor adjustment of the engine or attempt to adjust it.
- The blade must be stopped if the lawn mower is moved off the lawn.
- Before you raise or carry the mower switch off the engine off and wait until the blade has come to a complete stop.
- Adjust the cutting height only with the engine switched off and with the blade at a standstill.
- Never open the protection flap if the engine is still running.
- Before removing the grass box: Turn off the engine and wait for the blade to stop. Carefully refit the grass box after emptying.
- Never drive over gravel with the engine running - stones can be thrown by contact with the blade!
- Where possible, do not mow in wet grass. If the mower appears to have blocked, turn off the engine, remove the spark plug lead and wait until the blade comes to a standstill if, for example:

• to free a blockage in the ejection channel
• to examine or clean the mower
• if a foreign body is encountered. Check whether mower deck or blade have been damaged. Then correct or repair the damage before recommencing mowing.
• if the mower strongly vibrates from imbalance (then switch off immediately and look for the cause).

NOTE: Danger when grass box equipment is inappropriately handled.
- If the mower is a self-propelled version then release the drive clutch bail before you switch on the engine. Do not touch engine or exhaust during or shortly after operation. Hot parts can lead to burns or provoke frightened movements which may lead to injuries.
- Turn the engine off if you the leave the lawn mower unattended and before you refuel.

Safety instructions

After working

• The throttle should be closed before switching off the engine. If the engine is equipped with a petrol shut-off valve then this be closed after mowing has been completed.
• Do not leave the mower in closed areas after switching off - allow it to cool off in the open air before storing away.
• Never keep the machine with petrol in the tank within a building in which gasoline vapours may possibly come into contact with naked flames or sparks. Before leaving the mower remove the spark plug lead and - if fitted - the starting key.
• Lifting and carrying the mower for transport:
• Never attempt to lift the mower with the engine running - nor with a hot engine - always remove the spark plug lead before lifting or carrying.
• When folding the mower handlebars, detach starter rope and make certain that the control cables are not snagged or stretched when folding or unfolding.
• Always carry out the engine oil change with the fuel tank empty and filler cap fitted. The engine should be warmed up prior to draining the oil to ensure all sludge deposits are drained away with the oil.

Maintenance

• Regularly examine all fixing bolts and nuts, particularly those of the cutter bar, for tightness.

• Maintenance and cleaning of the equipment as well as removing the protection device may only be performed with the engine stopped and the spark plug lead and - if available - the starting key, removed.
  Note information on the chassis before cleaning and oil change!

• Make certain that all nuts, pins and screws are firmly tightened and that the unit is in a safe operating condition.
• In order to avoid the risk of fire keep the engine, exhaust, battery box and the area around the fuel tank free of grass, leaves or oil.
• If the equipment must be tilted for maintenance work then the fuel must be completely drained from the tank beforehand.
• Clean the equipment after each use with a hand-brush - not with water and do not hose down with a high pressure hose in particular. Make certain to keep the engine cooling fins and engine cooling air intake clean and free from debris.
• Do not place the equipment in damp areas, near naked flames or where a spark might ignite petrol vapour.
• If the fuel tank is to be emptied then this should be done outdoors. Make sure that no fuel is spilled.
• For safety reasons replace worn out or damaged parts.
  NOTE! Always have blades replaced or sharpened by a WOLF Service Centre, as a blade balance test must be performed in accordance with safety regulations and the blade retaining bolt must be tightened to a specified torque.
• Wear suitable work gloves when carrying out the above work, especially when handling the blade.

Assembly

Fixing of handle A B C

ATTENTION! Take care that the switch cable does not become caught and cruised when folding the handle frame.

Fasten the handle bar as in the illustration.

Mount grass catcher D E F

See illustrations.

Fasten Bowden cable at 2.42 B

The Bowden cable must be fastened by means of a cable holder at the center of the lower handle element G

Important!

If the handle is to be collapsed, the cable holder must first be released H.

ATTENTION! Take care that the switch cable does not become caught and cruised when folding the handle frame.

Operation

Operating times

Please check noise abatement regulations prevailing in your country.

Starter cord assembly J K

1. Lift and hold operator presence bail arm (J, 1).
2. Pull the starter rope slowly to the holding bracket.
3. Twist the cord through the holder (K).

Always remove the starter cord from the holder before folding the mower handles.

Oil Fill L

Check oil level with mower standing on level ground.

Fill crankcase with quality oil SAE 30 up to the mark „Full“ on dipstick. (Do not overfill.) Capacity approx. 0,6 litre. Screw in dipstick according to illus.

Filling with Petrol

Do not smoke - no naked flames! off engine. Avoid spilling petrol when engine

Use "low-octane petrol" (do not use Super Plus).

Avoid petrol spillage.

Do not inhale vapour.

Hanging the grass bag M

Only when mower is stationary and rotating blade has come to complete standstill.

1. Lift the protective flap.
2. Hang the grass bag in the chassis with the hooks in the recesses (see arrow).
3. Replace the protective flap.

Use of height adjustment N

Only when mower is stationary and rotating blades has come to complete standstill.

1. Pull handle forward.
2. Allow to lock into position at desired height.

If possible, mow when grass is dry in order to protect turf. Do not set cutting position too low when mowing very tall or wet grass. We recommend an average cutting height of 4,o cm - 5,0 cm.

Operation

StartJKOP

• On a flat surface, if possible not in high grass.

Cold start

1. Firmly press the primer on the motor (O, P) three times.
2. Raise and hold the safety bracket (J, 1).
3. Pull starter grip (K) and return it slowly by hand.

Wheel drive (2.48 BA, 2.48 XC, 2.53 BA)

1. Wheel drive on: Raise drive bracket (J, 3).
2. Wheel drive off: Relapse drive bracket (J, 3).

Warm start

1. Raise and hold the safety bracket (J, 1).
2. Pull starter grip (K) and return it slowly by hand.

Stop Motor

Release safety bracket (J, 1).
- If the motor does not start in cold weather, press the primer.
- If the motor stops due to lack of fuel, refill with fuel and press the primer firmly (three times).

Tips for mowing Q

• To prevent strips of grass from being left unmowed, the cutting paths must always overlap a few centimeters.
• Always turn the mower on a surface that has already been mowed.

Emptying the grass bag

! Only when mower is stationary and rotating blade has come to complete standstill.

The grassbox is full and should be emptied as soon as grass clippings remain uncollected on the ground behind your mower.

Fixing of handle

Take care that the switch cable does not become caught and crushed when folding the handlebar (fig. A, B, C).

Maintenance

Disconnect spark plug cap and starter key before proceeding

Clean mower thoroughly after each mowing with cloth or brush.

Do not spray with water. Keep mower in a dry room.

Cleaning operations and blade change R

1. Pull off the sparkplug connector!
2. Raise the cutting height to its highest position
3. For cleaning and changing the blade, tip the mower to the side as illustrated.

Sharpening and changing blade S

Disconnect spark plug cap and starter key before proceeding

Blade should always be sharpened by an approved Service Centre. Change blade according to drawing.

Information for Service Centre, blade retaining screw to be tightened to: screw = 38-42 Nm.

Adjusting the Bowden cable coupling J T

1. Raise the drive bracket (J, 3) app. 2 cm and hold.
2. Loosen the locking nut (T, 1).
3. Turn the setscrew (T, 2) left until the drive wheels are blocked when you pull the mower backwards.
4. Tighten locking nut (T, 1).

Change oil only

While engine is warm and fuel tank empty.

Change oil after the first 5 working hours. Thereafter change engine oil every 25 working hours and at the end of the mowing season. Change engine oil more frequently if working under extreme and dusty conditions. To drain the engine oil, remove oil filler cap, tilt machine slowly to side and allow oil to drain from the crankcase through the filler.

Oil Fill L.

Cleaning of Spark Plug

Check and clean regularly, reset plug gap as required (0,76mm)

Cleaning of air filter

Refer to the engine manufacturer's handbook supplied.

Winter storage

• Drain fuel tank.

• Drain carburettor

• start engine, keep it running until it stops from fuel Starvation

• Clean the whole machine thoroughly

• Change oil, 4-stroke engine.

• Prepare engine for winter storage as follows:

• Remove spark plug

• Poor one teaspoon full of engine oil into spark plug hole
• Pull starter rope slowly to distribute oil evenly inside cylinder
• Replace spark plug but do not connect spark plug lead

• Pull starter rope until resistance is felt (valves are now closed)

• Store mower in a cool and dry place.

We recommend: Have your mower thoroughly checked once a year by approved Service Agent.

Faults and how to remedy

Problem	Possible cause	Remedy (X) by:
		WOLF service-workshop	Yourself
Motor does not start or has no power	Insufficient fuel in the tankSpark plug lead not connectedSpark plug out of orderAir filter dirty or oilyBlade fastening screw loose	---	X
		---	X
		---	X
		---	X
		X	---
Uneven cutting	Incorrect cutting heightBlunt bladesAir / duct catcher bag blocked	---	X
		X	---
		---	X
Drive does not start	Clutch Bowden cable misadjusted	---	X

When in doubt, always consult a WOLF service workshop. Important: switch off the mower and disconnect the spark plug lead before inspecting, cleaning or working on the blades.

Spare parts

Description	Order number
Grass catcher (2.42 B)	4212 066
Grass catcher (2.48/53 BA, 2.48 XC)	4218 065
Replacement blade Vi 42 S (2.42 B)	4212 094
Replacement blade Vi 48 S (2.48 BA, 2.48 XC)	4218 094
Replacement blade Vi 53 S (2.53 BA)	4223 094

Supplied by your dealer.

Description	Order number
Spark plug (Champion RJ 19 LM)	2058 305
Air filter (2.42 B, 2.48 BA)	2056 305
Air filter (2.48 XC, 2.53 BA)	2063 408
Motor oil 0,6 I HD SAE 30 (VO 4T)	4180 091

Guarantee terms

Please carefully retain the guarantee card completed by the seller, or the proof of purchase.

The company WOLF-Garten provides a guarantee for 24 months from the date of purchase. This guarantee is in accordance with the relevant state of technology and the utilisation purpose / area of application. The consumer's statutory rights are not affected by the following guarantee guidelines.

Pre-conditions for the 24-month guarantee entitlement:

• Deployment of the device solely for private use.

The guarantee is reduced to 12 months in the commercial sector or leasing business.

• Proper handling and observance of all information given in the operating manual, which forms part of our guarantee terms.
• Observance of the prescribed maintenance intervals.
• No unauthorised alteration of the design.
• Installation of original WOLF replacement parts / accessories.
• Presentation of the completed guarantee card and/or proof of purchase.

This guarantee does not extend to normal wear-and-tear on blades, blade mounting components or friction disks, V-belts/ toothed belts, running wheels/tyres, air filters, spark plugs and spark plug connectors. Any guarantee claim shall be immediately void in the event of unauthorised repairs. Faults and defects which can be traced to material or manufacturing faults will be rectified exclusively by our contracted workshops (the seller has the right to remedy a defect) in your vicinity, or by the manufacturer if the latter is closer. Any claims going beyond the provision of a guarantee are ruled out. There is no entitlement to a replacement. Any transport damage should be reported not to us but to the shipper in question since, otherwise, any compensation claims vis-à-vis the shipper would be voided.

The guarantee services will be performed by our authorized repair shops or:

GB

WOLFGarden Ltd.
Crown BusinessPark
Tredegar
Gwent, NP22 4EF
Tel.: ++44 / 1495 306 600
Fax: ++44 / 1495 303 344
E-mail: [e-mail]
www.WOLF-Garten.com

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