P4546SDE - Gas lawn mower PARTNER - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL P4546SDE PARTNER

Warning: Risk of hand and feet injury.

ENGLAND DESCRIPTION stats at page 35) 1 Upperhandies 7 Deck 13 Throttlelever 2 Lower handles 8 Adjusting levers for cutting height 14 Engine stop lever 3 Fastening knobs for upper handies 9 Spark plug 15 Reduction gear 4 Grass catcher 10 Fuel cap 16 Console 5 Oil filer cap 11 Engine start-grip 17 lgnitionkey 6 Oil drain plug 12 Reardeflector 18 Clutchlever C ASSEMBLY OF GRASS CATCHER{starts at page 35] ASSEMBLY REAR DEFLECTOR {starts at page 35) Assemble the spring into the rear deflector as shown in figure D', insert the rod through the holes on the rear deflector and spring as shown in figure D2. Locate the rod into the mounting bracket as shown in figure D3, push down the sprint as shown in figure DA to locate it into the slot which tensions the rear deflector. ASSEMBLY {starts at page 36) #? Manual laun mower F4 Remove the bail arms, attach cables as shown and re-fit the bail arms, if applicable. Assemble the handle fit the levers with the pins and clips provided, assemble the wheels as shown and throtile if supplied. ASSEMBLY {starts at page 37) ’ Selt-Propelled/ Electric Start Lawnmower. Remove the bail arms, attach cables as shown and re-fit the bail arms, if applicable. Assemble the handle fitthe levers with the pins and clips provided, assemble the wheels as shown and throttie if supplied.

ADJUSTMENT OF CUTTING HEIGHT {starts at page 38) SAFETY PRECAUTIONS /starts at page 38) ‘Always operate with the deflector or grasscatcher in the correct position. iways stop the engine before removing the grasscatcher or adjusting the height of cut. ‘+ Never place your hands or feet underneath the deck or into the rear grass discharge chute while the engine is running. (starts at page 38) Before mowing, remove all foreign objects from the lawn which may be thrown by the machine. While mowing, stay alert for any foreign objects which may have been missed. Never lift the rear of the mower while starting the engine or during normal operation.

(starts at page 38) Never place your hands or feet underneath the deck or into the rear discharge chute while the engine is running. OPERATION {stats at page 39] ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS Refer to ihe engine manufacturers maintenance manual. CAUTION:- 0.61 Oil must be added to the engine before use. (starts at page 39)

Once the machine has been set up properly, start the engine as follows: c) Engines with primer system: a) Engines with choke system: Press the fuel-enrichment pump (Picture K' item 31) located on the carburettor 3 or 4 when the engine is cold, position the accelerator lever (13) on START times position the accelerator lever (13) on MAX. : b)Operate the engine stop lever (14) to prepare the engine for start, Keep lever F0 furier information and explanations, read carefull the user instruction manual of pressed against handle while starting and using the machine - it operates the Soin e engine brake. MANUAL STARTING: (While holding the engine stop lever (14). ‘eHold the engine start-grip (11) and pulithe starter rope gentiy until you feel he resistance caused by compression. Return the starter rope slowiy then pull the handle firmiy. towards you to its full extent.

(starts at page 39) ELECTRICAL STARTING: insert the plug (G) in the socket (H) on the engine. While holding the engine stop lever (14).Turn the ignition key (17). CAUTION: The blade starts tuming as soon as he engine is started. y (starts at page 39) | Kcep the engine stop lever (14) depressed during machine MOWING F4 operation. When the lever is released, the engine stops. To cutthe grass, push the lawn mower manually

F4 C2 FA (starts at page 39) Keep the engine stop lever (14) depressed during machine operation. When the leveris gear. released, the engine stops. How to insert automatic advance: Lift up the clutch handle (18) and keep it pressed in MOWING position. To cut the grass, push the lawn mower manually orinsertthe automatic advance _ CAUTION: Engage the gear only when the engine is running. starts at page 40) How to disengage advance: Release the clutch handle. Important: If, when you press the clutch lever, the automatic advance gear does not engage, the clutch cable should be adjusted by inserting the spring (P) in one of the subsequent holes in the plate (R) (or in the hole *S*

ENGLAND AUTOMATIC ADVANCEMENT /starts at page 40) Periodically check the automatic advance assembly and make sure to keep it clean. In particular, the pinion (19) and the gear (20) must be kept perfectly clean. To carry out this check, you must remove the wheel (21) by unscrewing the screw (22). SAFETY RULES Training a)Persons under 16 years of age and persons who are not familiar with the user instructions must not use the lawn mower. b)The operator is responsible for the safety of other people in the working area. Keep children and domestic animals at a safe distance when the lawn mower is in use. c)This machine is to be used exclusively for cutting natural grass. Never use the mower for other purposes (e.g., for flattening out bumps in the ground, such as mole-hills or ant- hills). d)Work only when there is suffcient light. e)Before mowing, remove all foreign objects from the lawn which may be thrown by the machine. While mowing, stay alert for any foreign objects which may have been missed. Setting up and operating the lawn mower a)When mowing, wear strong footwear (boots or heavy shoes) and long trousers. b)Before you start mowing, make sure that the blade and blade fixing screw are securely fastened. Ifthe blade is damaged, it must be replaced. )Turn off the engine, wait until the blade has stopped and remove the spark plug cap before: © transporting, lifting or moving the machine away from the working area; carrying out maintenance or cleaning, or when carrying out any operation on the blade; e adjusting the cutting height; leaving the machine unattended. Caution! The blade starts turning as soon as the Éte is started aution! The fuel is highly inflammable: ssue fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose. Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refueling. MAINTENANCE Fill up the fuel tank before starting the engine. Under no circumstances open the fuel tank cap or add petrol when the engine is running or when it is still hot. ef the petrol has overflowed, do not under any circumstances start up the engine.Move the mower away from the area where fuel has bean spilt and avoid any source of possible ignition until the petrol fumes have dissipated © Replace the fuel tank cap and tighten it down firmly. e)Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect. #) When mowing, never run; you must always walk. gJExercise extreme caution when tuming or when pulling the lawn mower towards you. h}Particular precautions must be taken when mowing on slopes or downhil stretches: Use appropriate antislip footwear. © Always be sure of your footing. Mow across the face of slopes, never up or down. ‘ Take great care when changing direction. ‘Do not mou on excessively steep slopes. Never use the lawn mower unless the guards and safety devices (e.g. deflector, grass catcher) are securely in position and in good condition. DEnsure that the gras catcher and deflector are correctiy. located. failure to do so may result in foreign objects being ejected by the blade. K)For reasons of safety, the engine must never exceed the speed. (:p.m.) indicated on the label.

1) Take care when starting the engine and be sure to follow

the user instructions. Never place your hands or feet underneath the deck or into the rear discharge chute while the engine is running. m) Never lift the rear of the mower while starting the engine or during normal operation. n) Ifthe blade happens to hit any obstacle, stop the engine at once and remove the spark plug cap. Then get an expert to examine the blade. Maintenance and storage a)Make sure that all nuts, bolts, and screws are kept well tightened to keep the mower in a safe operating condition. b)Never leave the machine with fuel in the tank within an enclosed area where the fuel vapours could reach naked lames or sparks. c)Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. d)Keep the engine, silencer, battery compartment and petrol tank free from gras, leaves and excess lubricant, in order to reduce the danger of fire. e)Frequently check the grass catcher for wear or deterioration #For safety reasons, be sure to replace worn-out or damaged parts in due time. g)ifthe fuel tank has to be drained, itis essential that this be done outdoor. h)Assemble the blades following the corresponding instructions and use only blades bearing the makers name or the trademark of the manufacturer or supplier and marked with the reference number. To protect hands during disassembly or assembly of the blades, it is absolutely essential to wear suitable protective gloves.

Caution! Switch off the motor and disconnect the spark plug before undertaking any maintenance work. ‘For a four stroke engine, check the oi level and change the oil when dirty. For further explanation, see ENGINE INSTRUCTION BOOK. «Frequently check the mower and ensure that all grass deposits are removed from beneath the deck. ‘Never clean the mower by pouring water over it: this may seriously damage the electric start system. BLADE /starts at page 40) eTake care, the exhaust muffler may be very hot. Frequently remove the wheel screws clean with petroleum and oil before replacing. Ball bearings must be greased before remounting. Frequently check the blade for damage. ‘eThe lawn mower must be checked by a SERVICE DEALER. ‘To remove the blade (23) unscrew the screw (24). ‘Check the conditions of the blade-support (25), the washer (26), the key (27) and the KIT ELECTRIC STARTING {starts at page 40) ‘eWhen reassembling, make sure that the key (27) is correctly seated in the shaft and thatthe cutting edges face in the direction of the engine rotation. The blade screw (24) must be torqued to 5,34 Kgm (52,4 Nm). washer (28) and replace any parts which are damaged. Before starting the motor for the first time, you are advised to keep the battery on charge for 2 to 3 hours. Ifthe battery proves to be low during starting, charge it for 24 hours. When starting, don't keep trying to start for more than 5 seconds. BATTERY MAINTENANCE Â IMPORTANT For correct battery maintenance (29), especially in preparation for a long period of inactivity, and for recharging, itis not necessary to remove it from its casing, but to simply proceed as follows:

1) Remove contact (30).

2) Store the battery in a fresh and dry place.

3) Recharge the battery before use at room temperature for 24-36 hours.

4) Restore the contact (30) before use.

BATTERY DISPOSAL Those batteries marked with a “crossed out waste disposal bin” and bearing the chemical symbol Pb (battery containing lead) are not to be disposed in domestic waste bins. The useris legally obliged to take the used batteries to special collection points or to return them to the retailer.