54-VARIO B - Lawn mower SABO - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 54-VARIO B SABO

Line drawing of a SABO lawn mower with attached blade and wheels (no text or symbols on the diagram itself)

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RASENMÄHER

BETRIEBSANLEITUNG

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TONDEUSE À GAZON

LIVRET D'ENTRETIEN

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LAWN MOWER

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

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GRASMAAIER

BEDIENINGSHANDLEIDING

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CORTACÉSPED

MANUAL DEL OPERADOR

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TAGLIAERBA

MANUALE DELL'OPERATORE

A1	B1	E1
L1	R1	S1
I	Y1	A
C	E	H3
I3	G3	G
H	J	K
L	M	U2
O	N	N4
Q	R

Deutsch

Translation of the original instructions

Nederlands

Collection of safety and hazard symbols including open book, warning triangle, pedestrian, headphones, and human figure

Warning symbols and illustrations including an open book, warning triangle, pictogram, hand gesture, and safety signs

2 Explanation of the rating plate affixed to the machine 2

3 Explanation of the pictograms....2

4 Explanation of the symbols....2

5 Proper use....3

6 General Safety Guidelines for the hand-held rotary lawnmower (petrol) .... 3

General safety instructions.... 3

Preparatory measures....3

Handling....3

Maintenance and storage....4

7 Description of components....5

8 Preparation....5

Opening out the handle (Illustration A1 + B1 + E1) 5

Handle starter assembly (Illustration L1)....6

Attaching the grass collector to the mower (Illustration R1 + S1)....6

Adjusting the cutting height (Illustration I) 6

9 Before using the lawnmower for the first time....6

Filling with oil (Illustration Y1) 6

Filling with fuel....6

10 Starting the engine (Illustration A + C + E)....6

11 Switching on the cutting deck (Illustration H3)....6

12 Switching off the cutting deck (Illustration I3)....7

13 Switching off the engine (Illustration I3 + G3 + A)....7

14 Emergency stopping....7

15 Movement drive....7

Operating the rear wheel drive (Illustration G) 7

Adjusting the speed (Illustration H) 7

16 Grass collector 7

Operation with grass collector 7

Turbo signal (shows when the grass collector is full) (Illustration J + K)......7

Emptying the grass collector (Illustration I3 + L)....7

Operation without grass collector 7

17 Mowing 7

Mowing on slopes....7

Checking the oil level....7

Checking operating safety....7

Time restrictions....7

Tips on caring for your lawn 8

Mowing (Illustration M) 8

Mulching 8

Converting the machine to rear ejection (Illustration U2 + S1)....8

18 Service intervals....8

19 Care and servicing of your lawnmower 8

Cleaning (Illustration A + O) 8

Storage 8

Collapsing the handle (Illustration A1) 8

Transporting and securing the equipment (Illustration N + N4) 8

Maintenance of the blade 9

Sharpening and balancing the blade (Illustration Q)....9

Replacing the blade....9

Servicing the front wheels 9

Servicing the rear wheel drive (Illustration R) 9

Servicing the drive....9

Changing the drive V-belt....9

Changing the brake clutch....9

Adjustment of the blade brake Bowden cable....9

20 Servicing the engine 9

Oil change....9

Cleaning and replacing the air filter (Illustration W) 9

Checking the spark plug (Illustration Y) 10

Correct winter storage of the engine (or when not used for a long period of time)

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21 Troubleshooting 10

22 Technical data....11

Engine....11

Mower 11

Sound power level....11

Sound pressure level....11

Vibrations....11

23 Original spare parts.... 11

Declaration of Conformity......see the back, after the last language

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1 INTRODUCTION

Dear Garden Lover,

Where pride in a trim lawn is coupled with a love of gardening, gardeners really appreciate good gardening equipment. You have made an excellent choice in purchasing your new lawn mower. It combines the power of a major traditional brand with the innovations of modern high-tech. You will feel this when you are working with it and be very pleased with the wonderful result.

Yet before you start work on your lawn, here is some important information that you should always observe.

Before you start your mower for the first time, read this operation manual through carefully to familiarise yourself with the correct operation and maintenance of the machine and to avoid injury or damage to your lawn mower.

Use the lawn mower carefully. The pictograms on the equipment draw your attention to the most important precautionary measures.

The safety instructions in this operating manual are marked with symbols.

The meaning of the pictograms and symbols is explained in the following chapters.

The terms "left" and "right" always refer to the left and right-hand side of the equipment seen in the direction of movement.

Your mower will work reliably when the technical instructions are followed exactly. We would like to point out that any damage to the mower caused by operator faults is not covered by warranty / guarantee obligations.

We hope you enjoy cultivating your lawn.

2 EXPLANATION OF THE RATING PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE

1 2 L WA dB Product Identification Number WBM min⁻¹ kW 3 4 Auf dem Höchsten 22 D-516 5 Gummersbach 9 8 7 6 5 SABO Maschinenfabrik Gml H CE DPLF GS

1 Model
2 Product identification number
3 Rated input
4 Weight
5 Tested safety (depending on model)
6 Rated engine speed
7 Model year
8 CE conformity mark
9 Hand-operated lawn mower
10 Guaranteed sound power level
11 Serial number

These operating instructions apply for the following model:

54-VARIO B (SA222725): with blade brake, selective motor drive and speed control by means of a knob

Please refer to the type plate for the correct model designation of your appliance and the serial number.

3 EXPLANATION OF THE PICTOGRAMS

Read and follow the operator's manual and safety instructions!

Risk caused by thrown elements when the motor is running – Observe the safety distance / Keep all persons outside the danger area!

Caution, sharp cutting blades. Keep hands and feet away from the blades! - Switch the motor off and disconnect the spark plug connector before performing any cleaning and maintenance work.

Cutter bar STOP

Switch the drive on

Noise hazard - Ear protection recommended for extended use.

Warning of hot surfaces - Do not touch the engine and exhaust. Risk of burns!

Exhaust fumes are toxic - do not run the engine in enclosed spaces. Danger of poisoning!

Petrol is highly flammable - keep sparks and flames away, do not smoke. Fire hazard!

This appliance must not be disposed of as household waste. Send equipment, accessories and packaging for environmental recycling.

4 EXPLANATION OF THE SYMBOLS

WARNING

Always read and follow the operating instructions and general safety regulations carefully. Keep the operating instructions for reference purposes. Proper use also includes adherence to the operation, maintenance and service conditions prescribed by the manufacturer.

WARNING

Keep all persons outside the danger area!
Contact with the rotating blade can cause severe injury.
Objects ejected at high speed can cause severe injury.
You must never mow the lawn if there are other persons nearby, especially children or animals.

WARNING

Petrol is highly inflammable and explosive.
Petrol or oil leaking out onto the hot engine are highly inflammable. Fire and explosions can cause severe injury and material damage. Whilst the engine is running or if the machine is hot, the lid of the petrol tank must not be opened, nor may the tank be filled with more petrol. When the engine is running, the dipstick must always be screwed in firmly.

WARNING

Petrol is highly inflammable and explosive. Fire and explosions can cause severe injury and material damage. No smoking and no naked flames while filling the tank.

WARNING

Watch out for sharp blades! Contact with the rotating blade can cause severe foot injuries.
Only start the engine when standing behind the mower.
Ensure that your feet do not get under the housing.

WARNING

Watch out for sharp blades! Contact with the rotating blade can cause severe hand and foot injuries.
When the engine is running, always observe the safety distance to the machine which is maintained by the handlebar.
Ensure that your hands and feet do not get under the housing.

WARNING

Objects thrown upwards can cause serious injuries.
Before mowing areas covered in leaves in particular, remove all stones, sticks, wires, toys and other objects from the lawn.
Never use the equipment with the protective devices damaged or missing.
Missing or damaged safety and protective devices are a safety hazard for both you and other people.
Before initial operation, check that the cutting blade screw is fastened, then examine the cutter bar for a tight fit, wear and damage every time you intend to use the mower. Have an authorised workshop replace a worn or damaged blade. Have an authorised workshop tighten the cutting blade screw.
Before starting the engine, check whether the tools have been removed

WARNING

Electric shock can lead to serious injuries. Never move over live wires when the cutting tool is switched on. Before and during the mowing process, check the area for live wires and remove them if possible. If a live wire is damaged, switch off the equipment and disconnect the wire from the supply grid.

CAUTION

The engine and exhaust reach very high temperatures during operation Danger of burns! Allow the machine to cool down for at least 15 minutes before starting any maintenance or cleaning work.

	Never operate the machine with a damaged or missing exhaust protection grill.
	CAUTIONIf the spark plug connector is not disconnected during work on the equipment, the engine may start up and this can result in serious injuries.Switch the engine off, pull the spark plug connector off and remove the ignition key, if present, before carrying out any maintenance and repair work. Never pull the plug connector off with the engine running. Risk of electric shock!Consult the operating instructions for respective cleaning or maintenance instructions.Insufficient equipment maintenance will lead to safety-related faults.
	WARNINGContact with the rotating cutting blade can lead to serious hand and foot injuries. Objects thrown upwards can cause serious injuries.Switch off the mower blade and wait until the cutting tool has come to a standstill:- when driving outside the lawn on paths or streets;- before setting the cutting height;- before removing the grass collecting bag.- before the mulching plug is removed.Switch the engine also off:- if the mower needs lifting or tilting e.g. for transport purposes;- if the machine is left unsupervised for a short time;- before filling with fuel. Only refill when the engine is cold!
	CAUTIONContact with the sharp edges of the blade and other sharp edges of the machine can cause severe injury.Protective gloves must be worn at all times during maintenance and cleaning work.
	CAUTIONNoise hazard - Ear protection recommended for extended use.

5 PROPER USE

• The equipment is exclusively designed for mowing grass and lawn areas within the context of gardening and landscape care ("Proper use"). Any use going beyond this is considered not proper; the manufacturer is not liable for any damage resulting from such use, the risk is borne by the user alone. Proper use also includes adherence to the operation, maintenance and service conditions prescribed by the manufacturer.
  • Special care is required during use in public areas, parks, sports facilities, on roads and in agricultural and forestry operations.
• The mower must not be used in particular for trimming bushes, hedges and shrubs, for cutting twining plants or greenery on roofs and in flower baskets or boxes, for extraction or blowing on pavements.
• The use of any additional equipment and attachments not approved by the manufacturer is prohibited. If such additional equipment and attachments are used, the CE conformity and guarantee are considered null and void. Unauthorised modifications to this lawn mower exclude the manufacturer from liability for any damage resulting from these modifications.

6 GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR THE HAND-HELD ROTARY LAWNMOWER (PETROL)

General safety instructions

Always read the operating instructions carefully for your own protection and to guarantee perfect function. Familiarise yourself with the operating elements and correct machine operation. Keep the operating instructions for reference purposes.

• Remember that the machine operator or user is responsible for accidents with other persons or their property.
  • These operating instructions belong to the machine and must be handed over to the new owner in the event of the machine being sold.
• Never allow children and persons under 16 years of age or other persons not familiar with the operating instructions to use the machine. Local regulations can specify the minimum age of the user.
• Explain the potential hazards and how to avoid accidents to all those who are to use the equipment. This equipment may only be used, serviced and repaired by persons who are familiar with it and have been informed about the hazards.
• This equipment is not intended to be used by persons with limited physical, sensory or mental aptitude or lack of experience and/or knowledge unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety and have received instructions from this person as to how the equipment is used. This supervisor must decide in advance whether the person with limited physical, sensory or mental aptitude is suitable for this task.

Never use the mower while persons, particularly children, or animals are nearby.

• Keep your machine safely! Unused equipment should be kept in dry, closed rooms inaccessible to children.
  • Machine safety and protective devices must not be manipulated or disabled.
• The laying of cables must not be manipulated, e.g. by removing cable clamps or attaching additional cable ties! The cables must lie against the outside of the bar in such a way that they are neither crushed nor overstretched when the bar is folded. A damaged cable may result in a technical defect of the equipment.

Preparatory measures

- When mowing, you must always wear a strong, closed, non-slip pair of shoes or safety shoes and long trousers. Avoid wearing loose clothing or clothing with cords or belts hanging down. Do not mow whilst you are barefooted or wearing sandals. Wear protective goggles to protect your eyes.

- Loud noises can lead to hearing impairments. Wear ear protection.

Before and during mowing, check the whole area the equipment is being used on and remove all stones, sticks, wires, toys and other objects which can be caught and catapulted out.

Before and during the mowing process, check the area for live wires and remove them if possible.

Never move over live wires when the cutting tool is switched on. Risk of electric shock!

If a live wire is damaged, switch off the equipment and disconnect the wire from the supply grid.

If you also use a robotic lawnmower for lawn care, the following safety instructions must be observed with regard to the working area of the robotic lawnmower:

• Before working on these areas (mowing, scarifying, etc.), always check the area of the boundary wire.
• If the cables are laid in the ground, they must be checked, no cables must be visible, special care must be taken with the charging station.
• If the boundary wires are laid above ground, they should be stretched directly over the ground and not lie slack in the grass. The cables must be adequately secured with boundary pegs, see operating instructions.
• the perimeter nails must not protrude, otherwise the nails must be pressed down.
• Remove any cable remnants lying around before mowing. In the conditions described above, there is a risk of the cable being pulled in and wound up by the working tool, which can lead to serious injuries.

- Low-hanging branches and similar obstacles can injure the operator or interfere with the mowing operation. Before mowing, identify potential obstacles such as low-hanging branches, and trim back or remove those obstacles.

WARNING

• Petrol is highly inflammable and explosive. Fire and explosions can cause severe injury and material damage.
  — Store petrol only in a suitable container, and out of the reach of children.
  — Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling up.
  — Only fill the tank in the open and when the engine is cold. No smoking and no naked flames while filling the tank.
• Fuel operated equipment, which is positioned on a load floor or a trailer, must not be refuelled from a filling pump, but must be refuelled by a fuel container.
  — The petrol must be filled into the tank before starting the engine.
• Whilst the engine is running or if the machine is hot, the lid of the petrol tank must not be opened, nor may the tank be filled with more petrol.
• If petrol has overflowed, you must not attempt to start the engine. Instead, remove the machine from the area contaminated with petrol, and wipe the overflowed petrol off the engine. Avoid any attempt to start the engine until the petrol fumes have evaporated.
• For safety reasons, the petrol tank and the petrol container must be closed again carefully.
  — If any damage has occurred, the petrol tank and the petrol tank lid must be exchanged.

- Before use, always carry out a visual inspection to see whether the cutting tool, attachment screws and the complete cutting unit are worn or damaged. To avoid unbalance, worn or damaged blades and attachment screws must be replaced by an authorised workshop.

- The condition of the pictograms must be checked every time the device is used. Worn or damaged pictograms must be replaced.

Handling

• The machine must not be operated in potentially explosive surroundings.
- The internal combustion engine must never be used in enclosed rooms in which dangerous exhaust fumes can build up - danger of poisoning.

• People with pacemakers must not touch any parts of the engine which might be live.

- Attention! Do not operate the unit in front of the extraction openings of air conditioning systems.

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• Do not mow in bad weather when lightning could strike.
• Never remove the spark plug connector when the motor is running. Risk: Electric shock!
• Disconnect the spark plug connector only when the engine has cooled down. Danger of burns!

- Do not wear radio or music headphones. Safe service and operation requires your full attention.

- Only mow during daylight or if the lighting is good. Always push the machine at walking pace.

- Please adjust the driving speed depending on the person and the terrain. Increase speed gradually until you have reached a suitable driving speed, switch the motor drive off if necessary.

- Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other obstacles that may obscure vision.

- Do not move too closely to holes, trenches and banks. The equipment can suddenly topple over when a wheel suddenly gives way over the edge of a trench or a bank or when an edge suddenly yields.

- Please be careful when mowing underneath playground equipment (e.g. swings). The equipment could get into an unsafe position. This may result in risk of injury.

- Do not operate the equipment when you are sick, tired or under the influence of alcohol, medicine or drugs.

- Avoid using the machine if possible on wet grass, in order to avoid the danger of slipping.

- Always make sure that you are standing securely whilst mowing slopes. Always mow at right angles to the slope, never mow straight up or down. Please be especially careful when you change direction when mowing on a slope.

- Do not mow excessively steep slopes! Mowing slopes always means additional risks. Your lawnmower is powerful enough to mow on slopes with a gradient of up to 48% (26° angle). For safety reasons, however, we urgently recommend you do not exploit this theoretical performance potential. Always make sure you have a firm stance. Manually guided lawnmowers should never be used for slopes with a gradient in excess of 26% (15° angle of slope). Stability may be lost.

- Please be especially careful when turning the machine or pulling it towards yourself.

- If you walk backwards whilst using the machine, you can easily stumble so this should be avoided. Avoid unnatural body positions. Ensure that you are standing securely and keep your balance at all times.

• Always observe the safety distance to the machine which is maintained by the handlebar.

- In order to avoid the machine slipping when being carried, always hold the machine by the grip devices provided (carrying handle, housing, handlebar ends or transverse bar of the lower handlebar section). Do not grasp the machine by the ejection flap!

- Note the weight of the machine before lifting or carrying it (see technical data). Lifting heavy weights can lead to health problems.

- Never lift or carry the machine when the engine is running.

- Never use the machine with safety and protective devices damaged or missing. Missing or damaged safety and protective devices are a safety hazard for both you and other people.

Safety equipment includes (see chapter Component description):

Cutter bar stop safety control bar (1)

The lawn mower is equipped with a cutter bar stop device. During operation and in the event of a hazard, the cutter bar is stopped by releasing the cutter bar stop bar.

The cutter bar must come to a standstill within 3 seconds. After release, the bar must always return to the position shown in the "component description" diagram.

If this is not the case, it must be checked immediately by an authorised workshop.

Risk of injury!

If the blade run-on time is longer, stop using the equipment and take it to an authorised workshop.

Measuring run-on time

After the mowing blade has been started, the blade rotates and a wind-like noise can be heard.

The run-on time corresponds to the duration of the wind-like noise after the cutter bar has stopped, it can be measured using a stopwatch.

The function of the safety control bar must never be put out of operation.

It is important to make sure that the safety control bar functions correctly. If this is not the case, have it repaired by an authorised specialist workshop.

To ensure proper operation of safety equipment, the control bar, the control housing with throttle cable and the blade brake must be checked regularly at least once per mowing season by an authorized professional workshop.

Protective equipment includes (see chapter Component description):

Housing, grass collecting bag, ejection flap (14)

The protective devices protect the user against objects being ejected at high speed.

The machine must not be operated with a damaged housing or without a properly secured grass bag or ejection flap attached to the housing.

- Housing

This protection unit protects against injuries through contact with the rotating cutting blade bar.

The equipment must not be operated with a damaged housing. Please make sure that hands and feet are not placed underneath the housing.

— Belt drive covers (12), engine covers (5)

These protection units protect against injuries through moving parts.

The equipment must not be operated with damaged covers of without correctly attached covers.

– Exhaust protection grill (11)

The engine/exhaust becomes very hot. The protection grill protects the user against burns.

Do not operate the machine without the exhaust protection grill.

- Insulation elements (Bowden cable separation (19), insulation shells (18))

These protective devices provide additional protection against injury from electric shock.

The appliance must not be operated with damaged insulating elements. Ensure that your hands are only in the designated areas during use (upper part of the handlebar).

• The safety devices must not be modified.

• Do not change the basic settings of the engine or operate the engine at excessive speed.
  • During the starting process, do not switch on the drive if available.

When you start the machine, make sure that your feet are at a sufficiently safe distance away from the cutting blades.

When the mowing blade is switched on, the machine must not be tilted on end; if necessary it must be tilted by pressing the guide bar down so that the cutting tool is pointing in the direction away from the user, but only as far as absolutely necessary. As long as the mower has not been lowered to the ground again, both your hands must be on the top part of the bar.

Never put your hands or feet near or under revolving parts. Always make sure that your hands or feet do not get under the housing. Always maintain a safe distance from the ejector opening.

Stop the motor, remove the spark plug connector, check that all moving parts have come to a complete standstill and, if there is one, remove the ignition key:

• when leaving the machine;
  – before you check, clean or carry out any work on the machine;
  – before you eliminate jams or blockages in the ejection channel;
  – before you remove a foreign body;
• if the machine starts to vibrate strangely.

- If a foreign object has been encountered or if the machine becomes blocked, e.g. by driving onto an obstacle, a specialist dealer must check whether parts of the machine have been damaged or deformed. Any necessary repairs must also be carried out by an authorized specialist workshop.

- If the machine starts to vibrate unusually heavily or to make unusual noises, please have it checked immediately by an authorised workshop. Heavy vibrations on your hands can damage your health. Please contact an authorised workshop immediately if heavy vibrations occur.

- WARNING

The noise and vibration levels shown in these operating instructions are the maximum levels for use of the machine.

The use of an unbalanced cutting element, the excessive speed of movement, or the absence of maintenance have a significant influence on noise emissions and vibrations. Consequently, it is necessary to take preventive steps to eliminate possible damage due to high levels of noise and stress from vibration. Maintain the machine well, wear ear protection devices, and take breaks while working.

Adhere to the maintenance work listed in this operating manual and have the equipment checked and serviced regularly by an authorised workshop.

Switch the mower blade off by releasing the bar of the blade stop. Make sure that the cutting tool has come to a standstill:

• when driving outside the lawn on paths or streets;
• when you wish to adjust the cutting height;
  – before you remove the grass collecting bag;
• before you remove the mulching plug.

- Stop the engine and make sure the ignition key (if present) has been removed:

— if you have to lift or tilt the mower e.g. for transport purposes;
— if you have to leave the machine for a short time;
— before you fill it with fuel. Only refill when the engine is cold!

• If the engine is equipped with a petrol shut-off valve, this should be closed after mowing.

Maintenance and storage

• Insufficient equipment maintenance will lead to safety-related faults.

- Ensure that all screws have been tightened securely and that the machine is in a safe working condition.

The ejection flap must only be opened and the grass collector or mulch stopper removed when the cutting deck is switched off.

Never store a machine which still contains petrol inside a building where petrol fumes may come into contact with naked flames or sparks of where they may ignite.

The engine and exhaust reach very high temperatures during operation. Allow the machine to cool down for at least 15 minutes before starting any maintenance or cleaning work.

• To avoid a fire hazard, keep the engine, muffler (exhaust) and fuel tank free of grass, leaves or escaping oil (grease).

When tilting the machine upwards or placing it on its side, make sure no oil or petrol escapes. Fire hazard!

Allow the engine to cool down before you store the machine in closed rooms.

Do not store the machine near open flames or sources of fire such as boilers or heating systems.

Before you start mowing, always check the grass collecting equipment for wear or loss of functionality.

Before you start mowing, always check the condition and firm attachmen of the cutting blade. The blade attachment screw must always be tightened by an authorised workshop. If the blade screw is too tight or too loose, the blade coupling and cutter bar can become damaged or loose which can lead to serious injuries. A worn or damaged blade must always be replaced.

Changing, regrinding and balancing the cutting blade must be carried out by an authorised professional workshop.

A wrongly assembled cutting blade coupling can allow the cutting blade bar to get loose and cause severe injuries.

An improperly ground and imbalanced cutting blade can cause strong vibrations and damage the lawn mower.

- For reasons of safety, always replace worn or damaged parts.

- When handling operating fluids, such as engine oil and fuel, suitable protective equipment (e.g. suitable protective gloves) must be worn.

The data sheets of the operating fluids must be observed.

Protective gloves must be worn at all times during maintenance an cleaning work.

Maintenance and cleaning work may only be carried out on level surface with the engine switched off and the spark plug connector disconnected. Regular maintenance is essential for safety and top performance.

• Never remove the spark plug connector when the motor is running! Risk: Electric shock.
• Disconnect the spark plug connector only when the engine has cooled down. Danger of burns!
  • Make sure that the spark plug connector is firmly seated! Risk: Electric shock.
• If the tank has to be emptied, this should be done in the open, and with a cold engine. Take care to ensure that no fuel is spilt.

For reasons of warranty and safety, only genuine spare parts may be used. Non-equivalent spare parts can damage the machine and are a safety hazard.

7 DESCRIPTION OF COMPONENTS

1 2 3 15 16 17 18 19 SRBO 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

1 Safety control bar for blade stop

2 Vario actuation rotary knob

3 Drive control bar

4 Tank cap

5 Engine cover

6 Cutting height setting

7 Petrol tap

8 Air filte

9 Spark plug

10 Carrying handle

11 Exhaust protection grid

12 Belt drive covers

13 Oil-refill neck with dipstick

14 Ejection flap

15 Actuation lever for engine

16 Starter cable handle

17 Switch-on lever for cutting unit

18 Insulation shell (both sides)

19 Bowden cable separation (per Bowden cable)

8 PREPARATION

The following unit parts are included in the package for mower assembly:

• Mower with pre-assembled guide bar
• Grass catch, collecting bag frame
- Tool bag containing the following:

— Operator's manual with Declaration of Conformity
– Warranty conditions (depending on model)
– Diverse attachment parts.

Should a part be missing, please contact your professional dealership.

NOTE

Always remove the spark plug connector before fitting the bar and the starter cable holder and unfolding the handlebar. Following assembly, at the latest before starting the engine, push the spark plug connector back in place.

Opening out the handle (Illustration A1 + B1 + E1)

IMPORTANT

Make sure the throttle cables are not kinked or jammed when lifting the handlebars.

IMPORTANT

Make sure that the cables are not pinched, squeezed, twisted or overstretched when the handlebars are folded apart or collapsed! Always run the cables along the outside of the bar connection. A damaged cable may result in a technical defect of the equipment.

Pull the guide bar which is collapsed in a Z-shape upwards into place in the following sequence:

- First lift the bottom part of the handlebar A1, push the ends of this bottom part as far apart as necessary for the locking cams facing the inside to lock into the respective bore holes B1.

Three different handlebar heights can be set.

- Tighten the wing nuts on both sides by hand B1.

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— Now lift the top part of the guide bar (6). When the top and bottom parts of the guide bar are on the same level, firmly tighten the handle nuts (7) by hand E1.

CAUTION

When you activate the bar height adjustment, when loosening the grip nuts B1 used to secure the bar bottom to the housing (only loosen sufficiently to ensure that the bar can be moved freely) and snapping the locking cams out of the drilled holes on the connecting bar, it is possible that unintentional upsetting of the bar may occur. In addition, this may result in crushed points between the bar bottom and the bar connection/housing. This may result in a risk of injury!

Handle starter assembly (Illustration L1)

• Remove the starter cable holder (1) from the tool bag.
  — Unscrew the nut until the two halves can be pushed over the bar.
  There is a sticker (2) on the top bar showing the position of the starter cable holder.
  For reasons of safety, the starter cable holder may only be fitted in the prescribed position.
• Push the actuation lever (3) to the "STOP" position (4), pull the starter cable (5) out and insert it into the starter cable holder.
  — Fit the two halves (6) together, tighten the nut again. This prevents the starter cable popping out.
  The starter cable holder must be fitted / aligned in such a way that the starter cable is freely accessible and does not rub against any other parts.

NOTE

Attaching the grass collector to the mower (Illustration R1 + S1)

First insert the grass bag frame with the clip forward into the grass bag. Please make sure that the protective corners of the collection material cover the back corners of the collecting bag frame. Align the upper seams of the bag with the clip.
- Press the retaining profiles of the collecting sack onto the bars of the collecting sack frame R1.
- Open the ejection flap of the mower upwards.
Pick up the collecting sack by the carrying strap, place the chute (1) R1 at the collecting sack opening into the ejection flap and hang it in the mower casing with its two side hooks upwards S1.
- Attach ejection flap to collector.

Adjusting the cutting height (Illustration I)

Safety instruction!

See table for explanation of symbols

page 2

You can set the desired cutting height with the adjustment lever (1) on the left of the mower.

— Pull the lever out of the catch and latch again after a lateral move into the desired position.
— The marking on the left of the housing indicates the cutting height.

IMPORTANT

Mowing at the lowest cutting height should only be carried out on level and plane lawns!

Please note that the lower cutting height settings may only be used for optimum conditions. If you select cutting height that is too low, the turf may be damaged and under certain circumstances even destroyed.

Besides the cutting height, the driving speed also influences the cutting pattern and collection result. Adapt the cutting height and driving speed to the grass height to be cut, the motor drive may not need to be switched on.

9 BEFORE USING THE LAWNMOWER FOR THE FIRST TIME

Safety instruction!

See table for explanation of symbols

page 2

Check all screw connections and the spark plug connector for a tight fit. Tighten the screws if necessary. Attachment of the cutter bar must be checked in particular (refer here to the chapter "Cutter bar care").

The blade attachment screw must always be tightened by an authorised workshop. If the blade screw is too tight or too loose, the blade coupling and cutter bar can become damaged or loose which can lead to serious injuries.

The lawn mower is equipped with a blade stop device.

Before using the equipment for the first time, make sure that the blade stop safety control bar is working perfectly. When the control bar is released, the cutter bar must come to a standstill within three seconds.

After release, the bar must always return to the position shown in the "component description" diagram.

If this is not the case, it must be checked immediately by an authorised workshop.

Risk of injury!

If the blade run-on time is longer, stop using the equipment and take it to an authorised workshop.

Measuring run-on time

After the mowing blade has been started, the blade rotates and a wind-like noise can be heard.

The run-on time corresponds to the duration of the wind-like noise after the cutter bar has stopped, it can be measured using a stopwatch.

Machine safety and protective devices must not be manipulated or disabled!

Make sure that all protective devices have been attached properly and are not damaged.

Filling with oil (Illustration Y1)

Safety instruction!

See table for explanation of symbols

page 2

IMPORTANT

Avoid damage! Engine is delivered without oil. You must add oil before running the engine.

Before starting the engine for the first time, use a funnel to fill motor oil (quantity and quality see technical data) having unscrewed the dipstick in this opening first.

• Set the mower on level ground.
  — Slowly fill oil through the filler neck. Do not overfill.
• Check oil level

Remove the dipstick. Use a clean cloth to wipe off the dipstick, then insert it again but do not screw tightly. Then pull the dipstick out again and read off the oil level. The oil must be between the "L" and "H" marks. Replenish oil if necessary.

However, the oil must not be higher than the "H" mark on the dipstick. Overfilling will lead to engine damage.

Insert the oil dipstick again and tighten.

— After initial filling, remove the "NO OIL" sign from the top of the engine.

Filling with fuel

Safety instruction!

See table for explanation of symbols

page 2

• Only fill the tank with fresh and clean unleaded standard petrol. Never use alkylate-based petrol.
  Fuel with up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE content is acceptable.
  Never use petrol with an ethanol content greater than 10% or an MTBE content greater than 15% since this can lead to damage to the engine or fuel system.

— Fuel tap should be closed A!
— Unscrew the fuel cap.
— Use a funnel to fill the fuel up to the max. lower edge of the filling nozzle.
- Replace the fuel filler cap and screw tight.

10 STARTING THE ENGINE (ILLUSTRATION A + C + E)

Safety instruction!

See table for explanation of symbols

page 2

CAUTION

Hold the starter cable handle firmly when starting. The handle may otherwise slip out of your hand. Risk of injury!

Only start the engine when standing behind of the mower.

• Open the fuel tap (1) A.
  — Push the engine actuation lever (2) to the position "MAX" (3) C.
• Slowly pull the starter cable (4) out until resistance can be clearly felt. Now return the handle to its initial position and then rapidly pull it out E – the engine begins to run, slowly rewind the cable.
  In the position "MAX" the engine is running with maximum power at maximum speed, which is required for a clean cutting pattern (engine speed = blade speed).
  For the grass collecting bag to be emptied, the lever (2) can be pushed to the position (5) C.

11 SWITCHING ON THE CUTTING DECK (ILLUSTRATION H3)

Safety instruction!

See table for explanation of symbols

page 2

Only switch on the cutting deck when standing behind the mower. Always place the mower on a level area which is not covered with high grass (if the grass is too high it will block the cutter bar start-up and make starting the mower more difficult). When the engine is started, the machine must not be tilted on end, if necessary it must be tilted by pressing the guide bar down so that the cutting tool is pointing in the direction away from the user, but only as far as absolutely necessary. As long as the mower has not been lowered to the ground again, both your hands must be on the top part of the bar.

— Press and hold down the safety control bracket (1) against the upper section of the handlebar.
- Push the lever (2) quickly forward as far as the stop, and then release. The lever returns automatically to its starting position.

IMPORTANT

Switching on the cutting deck slowly will lead to excessive wear to the brake and clutch fittings and overheating of the complete brake clutch system. For trouble-free operation of the starting system, the cutting deck must be started according to the sequence specified above.

12 SWITCHING OFF THE CUTTING DECK (ILLUSTRATION 13)

- Quickly release the safety switch bar for the blade brake. IMPORTANT

As soon as the safety control bracket is released, it springs back to its starting position under spring pressure, the blade brake now comes into operation, and the blade is brought to a standstill within 3 seconds.

13 SWITCHING OFF THE ENGINE (ILLUSTRATION I3 + G3 + A)

• Quickly release the safety switch bar for the blade brake 13.
  — Move the operating lever to the STOP position G3
• Close the petrol tap A.

14 EMERGENCY STOPPING

Release the safety control lever and the drive switch bar.

- The mower will stop.

— The blade will stop.

NOTE

Before every mowing job, make sure that the safety control bar for the blade brake and the motor drive control bar are working perfectly:

- when the safety control bar is released, the cutter bar must come to a standstill within three seconds.

- when the motor drive control bar is released, the machine must come to a standstill immediately.

If this is not the case, please consult your nearest authorised workshop.

15 MOVEMENT DRIVE

Operating the rear wheel drive (Illustration G)

The rear wheel drive is switched on and off by means of the drive control handle (1) on the top guide tube (2) when the engine is running:

— Pull and hold the drive control bar = mower moves.

- Release the drive control bar = mower stops (0-position).

NOTE

The rear wheels click when the mower is pushed forwards.

Adjusting the speed (Illustration H)

IMPORTANT

The speed may only be adjusted when the engine is running in order to avoid damage!

The driving speed is set using the rotary knob mounted on the left.

- The knob can be turned in both directions for speed adjustment, so that the required driving speed can be set. The arrow on the knob indicates the driving speed.

- Position "Hare" = fast (max. speed) - Position "Tortoise" = slow (min. speed)

NOTE

Mowing at high speed leads to poor cutting pattern or collection result. Always adapt the speed to the prevailing conditions. For longer grass sections, a slower driving speed should be selected.

16 GRASS COLLECTOR

Safety instruction!

See table for explanation of symbols

page 2

Operation with grass collector

WARNING

When operating the equipment with a collecting bag, the bag must be completely assembled and in technically perfect condition.

IMPORTANT

Make sure that the chute (1) R1 is not bent when handling the collector.

During mowing ensure that the collector is emptied in good time. The turbo indicator on the collector will indicate when the collector should be emptied.

Turbo signal (shows when the grass collector is full) (Illustration J + K)

There is an indicator on the top of the collector that shows whether the collector is empty or full:

- The collector indicator inflates if the collector is empty and during the mowing J.

- If the collector is full, the indicator collapses; once this happens, stop mowing immediately and empty the collector K.

IMPORTANT

If the fabric of the grass collector is very dirty the turbo indicator will not inflate – in this case, clean the fabric immediately. The grass collector will only collect grass perfectly if it is permeable to air.

IMPORTANT

Do not clean the grass collector with hot water!

Emptying the grass collector (Illustration I3 + L)

Release the safety control bar 13. This will bring the blade brake into operation, bringing the blade to a standstill within 3 seconds. With the engine running, the collector bag can now be emptied as follows:

- Lift ejection flap.

• Unhinge the full grass collector from the mower at the carrying strap – the ejection flap closes automatically.
• Empty the collector thoroughly whilst holding it by the carrying strap and the moulded handle on the bottom L.

Operation without grass collector

WARNING

When mowing without grass collector the ejection flap on the mower housing must always be closed (flap down).

17 MOWING

Safety instruction!

See table for explanation of symbols

page 2

Mowing on slopes

NOTE

The mower can be used on banks and slopes with a gradient of up to 48% (26° angle). Any steeper slopes can lead to engine damage.

For safety reasons, however, we urgently recommend you do not exploit this theoretical performance potential. Always make sure you have a firm stance.

Manually guided lawnmowers should never be used for slopes with a gradient in excess of 26% (15° angle of slope). Stability may be lost!

Checking the oil level

Check oil level each time prior to mowing Y1. Never let the engine to run with too little or too much oil. Irreparable damages could occur.

Checking operating safety

The lawn mower is equipped with a blade stop device. Before every mowing job, make sure that the blade stop safety control bar is working perfectly. When the control bar is released, the cutter bar must come to a standstill within three seconds.

After release, the bar must always return to the position shown in the "component description" diagram.

If this is not the case, it must be checked immediately by an authorised workshop.

Risk of injury!

If the blade run-on time is longer, stop using the equipment and take it to an authorised workshop.

Measuring run-on time

After the mowing blade has been started, the blade rotates and a wind-like noise can be heard.

The run-on time corresponds to the duration of the wind-like noise after the engine has been switched off or the cutter bar has been stopped, it can be measured using a stopwatch.

Machine safety and protective devices must not be manipulated or disabled.

The perfect function of the motor drive control bar must be checked before every mowing job too. When the motor drive control bar is released, the machine must come to a standstill immediately. If this is not the case, it must be checked immediately by an authorised workshop.

Make sure that all protective devices have been attached properly and are not damaged.

To avoid risk, check the condition and firm attachment of the blade before every mowing job. The blade attachment screw must always be tightened by an authorised workshop. If the blade screw is too tight or too loose, the blade coupling and cutter bar can become damaged or loose which can lead to serious injuries. A worn or damaged blade must always be replaced. (Refer here to the chapter "Cutter blade care").

In addition, check the fan, blade coupling and fan housing every 10 operating hours for wear and a tight fit. Also check equipment screws and nuts for a firm fit and tighten if necessary.

Make sure the spark plug connector is fitted tightly. Danger: Electric shock. Disconnect the spark plug connector only when the engine has cooled down. Danger of burns! If the mower mechanism becomes blocked e.g. by colliding with an obstacle, have an authorised workshop check whether any parts of the mower are damaged or deformed. Always have any necessary repairs done by an authorised workshop too. If the machine starts to vibrate unusually heavily or to make unusual noises, please have it checked immediately by an authorised workshop.

Time restrictions

In Germany, the set hours for operating lawnmowers are regulated in the "32nd Ordinance implementing the Federal Emissions Protection Act (32nd BlmSch-V)".

In addition, there may be regional restrictions (e.g. to protect midday peace), which can be issued by the respective local authority.

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Tips on caring for your lawn

Mowing (Illustration M)

WARNING

Remove any objects (stones, wood, branches, etc.) from the lawn before each cut; but still watch out for objects lying around during the mowing process.

Ask your dealer about lawn care instructions. Information and instructions about mowing can also be found on the manufacturer website.

Mulching

Your lawn mower can also be equipped with a mulching kit. The respective conversion kit to a mulching system is available as an accessory from professional dealerships (see genuine spare parts and accessories for the conversion kit order no.).

The mulching kit also includes tips and information about mulching. You will also find information about mulching on the manufacturer website.

WARNING

Always have an authorised workshop carry out the conversion of the mower to a mulching system. A wrongly assembled cutting blade coupling or a blade screw that is tightened too tightly or too loosely can allow the cutting blade bars to become loose and cause severe injuries.

If the grass should happen to be too high for mulching, the mulching mower can be converted for mowing with a grass collecting bag in no time.

Converting the machine to rear ejection (Illustration U2 + S1)

- Stop the motor (model with motor brake) or switch off the mower blade (model with blade brake).

- Lift the ejection flap.

– Remove the mulching plug from the channel U2

- Hook the grass collecting bag in the bracket provided on the mower housing S1.

The mulching blade system does not have to be converted. The capacity of the collecting bag can be reduced under difficult mowing conditions (e.g. wet grass).

For the equipment to be used as a mulching machine again, the mulching plug must be installed again. To do this stop the motor or switch off the mower blade, remove the grass collecting bag, insert the mulching plug into the ejector channel and close the ejector flap. Clean the ejector channel first.

18 SERVICE INTERVALS

IMPORTANT

Avoid damage! Under extreme or unusual conditions, shorter servicing intervals than the ones specified below may be necessary. If you establish any problems, please contact an authorised workshop.

Carry out routine servicing on the machine in line with the following servicing intervals. Work must be carried out at the following servicing intervals in addition to the maintenance work listed in these operating instructions.

Before initial use

- Check the oil level Y1.

- Check all screw connections for a tight fit.

- Check the cutting blade screw and have an authorised workshop tighten it if necessary.

• Check whether the safety control bar for the blade brake is working perfectly.

- Check whether the drive control bar is working properly.

- Check that all protective devices have been attached properly and are not damaged.

Before every operation

- Check the lawn area and remove any objects.

- Check the area of the boundary wires (if an automatic mower is being used for lawn care).

- Check the oil level Y1.

- Check the condition and firm fit of the blade, if necessary have an authorised workshop tighten the blade screw.

• Check whether the safety control bar for the blade brake is working perfectly.

- Check whether the drive control bar is working properly.

- Check that all protective devices have been attached properly and are not damaged.

• Check grass collecting equipment for wear or loss of functionality.

Every 10 operating hours

- Check all screw connections for a tight fit.

• Check the fan, blade coupling and fan housing regularly for wear and a tight fit.

After every operation

- Clean the mower.

- Check the blade for damage and wear.

Running-in time – after the first 20 operating hours

- Change the motor oil.

Every 15-20 operating hours or annually

- Lubricate the wheel bearings.

Every 50 operating hours

- Change the motor oil.

• Clean the air filter paper insert W.

• Clean the pre-filter W

• Clean the spark plug and adjust electrode distance Y.

During annual servicing

• Have the air filter paper insert replaced W.

• Have the pre-filter replaced W
- Have the spark plug replaced Y.
- Clean the gearbox and the area under the belt cover.
- Check the drive throttle cable and adjust it if necessary.
- Check the control bar, blade-brake throttle cable, switch-on lever of the cutting unit with cable and the engine brake and have these adjusted if necessary.
- Have the spark plug connectors replaced.
- Have the valve clearance checked.
- Have combustion residue removed from the cylinder head.
- Check the control lever and have the carburettor adjusted.
- Check the fuel lines and have them replaced if necessary.

19 CARE AND SERVICING OF YOUR LAWNMOWER

Regular care is the best way to guarantee a long service life and problem-free operation. Insufficient equipment maintenance will lead to safety-related faults!

Only use original spare parts because only those guarantee safety and quality!

Safety instruction! See table for explanation of symbols page 2

Cleaning (Illustration A + O)

IMPORTANT

During cleaning and maintenance work, always close the fuel tap (1) A, tilt the mower forwards O (spark plug facing upwards). If it should become necessary to place the mower on its side, then place it on the exhaust side, never on the carburetor side, as otherwise start-up problems could occur.

When tilting the mower forwards make sure the ejection flap does not get damaged. Secure the mower in its raised position!

NOTE

When tilting the mower upwards or placing it on its side, make sure no oil or petrol escapes. Fire hazard!

NOTE

Do not insert your fingers into the openings in the fan housing and hold the fan. If the cutter bar is turned during cleaning, there is a risk of fingers being squashed between fan and fan housing.

IMPORTANT

Never use high-pressure cleaners or a normal water jet to clean the drive area, engine parts (such as ignition system, carburetor etc.), seals and bearing points. Damage or expensive repairs can be the consequence of such action.

Remove dirt and residual grass directly after mowing. Use a brush or cloth for cleaning IMPORTANT

If the underside of the mower is cleaned with water unintentionally, always start the engine again and switch the mowing blade on. Any water that remains in the mower can damage the components (e.g. bearings), so allow the clutch to run for a few minutes to ensure the water is spun away from the components.

Storage

Always keep the machine in a clean condition in a closed, dry room out of reach of children. Always allow the engine to cool down before you store the machine in a closed room.

Collapsing the handle (Illustration A1)

CAUTION

When folding the handlebar for transport and storage purposes, the handlebar may unintentionally fold over when loosening the handle nuts. In addition, crushing spots can occur between the base and top of the bar and the bar connection/housing. This may result in risk of injury.

IMPORTANT

Make sure that the cables are not pinched, squeezed, twisted or overstretched when the handlebars are folded apart or collapsed! Always run the cables along the outside of the bar connection. A damaged cable may result in a technical defect of the equipment.

- For space-saving storage or transport, loosen the two knurled nuts on the upper and lower guide bar until the guide bar can be folded up in a Z-shape over the motor without resistance A1.

The locking cams on the lower end of the bar have to snap out of the holes in the bar connection.

Do not kink nor squeeze the throttle cables in the process.

Transporting and securing the equipment (Illustration N + N4)

CAUTION

When folding the handlebar for transport and storage purposes, the handlebar may unintentionally fold over when loosening the handle nuts. In addition, crushing spots can occur between the base and top of the bar and the bar connection/housing. This may result in risk of injury.

- If the equipment has to be carried, do not hold the ejection flap! Only hold the carrying handle at the front and the bar ends at the back N. Please do not lift the part of the bar that is folded forward. There is a risk of injury at the ends of the bars.

Please take the weight of the machine into consideration before lifting it (see Technical Data). Lifting large weights can result in health problems.

We recommend that this equipment should always be lifted or carried by at least two people, when other means of help are not at disposal.

When this equipment is transported on a load area, a loading ramp should be used for loading and unloading.

NOTE

Avoid injuries! Be especially careful when loading or unloading the equipment. When a trailer is used, we recommend ensuring that it is equipped with stable sidewalls.

Only the marked points on the transport vehicle may be used to secure the equipment.

– Park the means of transport on level ground so that the equipment cannot roll away before it is secured.
— Transport the unit upright on all 4 wheels to avoid fuel loss, damage to the equipment and personal injury.
— Remove the collecting bag and secure it separately during transport
- Secure the equipment with approved load-securing devices (e.g. tie-down straps with clamping elements) on or inside the vehicle. Tie-down straps are belt bands made of synthetic fibres. Every tie-down strap is marked with a label. The label contains important details for application. The information on this label must be heeded when using the tie-down strap.
- For loaded goods that can roll, we recommend using direct strapping with four lashing straps. For this purpose, the belts are fastened directly on the fastening points on the equipment (see Illustration N4) and in the tie-down strapping points on the loading surface and slightly pre-tensioned.

NOTE

Do not tighten the belts too firmly. Fixing the equipment too firmly can cause damage.

Maintenance of the blade

A sharp blade guarantees optimum cutting performance. Before you start mowing, always check the condition and firm attachment of the cutting blade. The blade attachment screw must always be tightened by an authorised workshop. If the blade screw is too tight or too loose, the blade coupling and cutter bar can become damaged or loose which can lead to serious injuries. A worn or damaged blade must always be replaced.

Sharpening and balancing the blade (Illustration Q)

WARNING

The sharpening and balancing of the blade should be carried out only by an authorized specialist workshop. An improperly sharpened or unbalanced blade can cause severe vibrations and damage the lawnmower.

The cutting edges of the blade must only be ground down to the mark (1) (see Illustration Q) on the blade (ring). Warning! Keep to a grinding angle of 30^ . Your professional workshop can check this value - (grinding limit) for you!

WARNING

A blade by which the wear limit (marking) has been exceeded can break off and spin away; this can cause severe injuries.

Replacing the blade

WARNING

The cutting blade bar must always be replaced by an authorised workshop. A wrongly assembled cutting blade coupling or a blade screw that is tightened too tightly or too loosely can allow the cutting blade bar to become loose and cause severe injuries.

— Only use genuine cutter bars for replacement. Non-equivalent spare parts can damage the machine and are a safety hazard.
- Replacement cutting tool must be marked permanently with the name and/or company logo of the manufacturer or supplier and the part number.

Servicing the front wheels

Lubricate the wheel bearings once a year or every 15-20 operating hours.

- Use a socket wrench to loosen the hexagon nut, washer and wheels.

- After the bearings have been lubricated with roller bearing grease (Order no. see original spare parts list and accessories), push the wheels back in place, replace the washer, fix the hexagon nut and tighten until the wheels can just about turn easily but without play.

Servicing the rear wheel drive (Illustration R)

Lubricate the wheel bearings once a year or every 15-20 operating hours.

— Pull the drive wheels off after loosening the nuts and removing the washer from the wheel axle.
— Remove the wheel cover, pay attention to the thrust washer.
- Remove any soiling from the wheel cover, the free-wheeling pinion on the gear shaft and the gear rim on the inside of the wheel.

NOTE

Do not remove the free wheel pinion from the gear shaft!

Lubricate the wheel axle using the roller bearing grease (Order no. see original spare parts list and accessories). Do not lubricate the free-wheeling pinion and gear rim in the wheel!
- Set the wheel cover in place and push the start-up disc onto the wheel axle. When putting the drive wheel in place make sure the pinion and gear rim interlock, turn the wheel on the axle slightly to achieve this if necessary.
- Set the disc in place, fix using the hexagon nut and tighten to such an extent that the wheels can just about turn easily but without play.

Servicing the drive

• For the belt drive to work properly, it is essential that the Bowden cable for switching the drive on and off can move freely.
  — The Bowden cable is set at the factory and does not require any adjustment.
  — The Bowden cable may only be adjusted by a specialist workshop.

Changing the drive V-belt

The drive V-belt must be replaced by a specialist workshop.

Changing the brake clutch

The brake clutch must be replaced by a specialist workshop.

Adjustment of the blade brake Bowden cable

The blade-brake throttle cable must be adjusted at least once per mowing season by an authorised workshop.

Correct adjustment of the throttle cable guarantees the most important safety functions of the control bar. As soon as the control bar is released, the cutter bar must come to a standstill within three seconds.

20 SERVICING THE ENGINE

Safety instruction!

See table for explanation of symbols

page 2

WARNING

Avoid injury! Engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide and can cause serious illness or death.

Do not run an engine in an enclosed area, such as a garage, even with doors and windows open.

Move the machine to an outside area before starting the engine.

IMPORTANT

For cleaning and maintenance work, always close the petrol tap (1) A, tilt the mower forwards O (spark plug facing upwards). If it should become necessary to place the mower on its side, then place it on the exhaust side, never on the carburetors side, as otherwise start-up problems could occur.

When tilting the mower forwards make sure the ejection flap does not get damaged. Secure the mower in its raised position!

ATTENTION

When tilting or placing the mower on its side, ensure that no oil or fuel comes out of the machine. Fire hazard!

The regular implementation of the prescribed maintenance and care work are the prerequisite for a permanent and fault-free functionality of the motor and also the basic requirement for any guarantee claims.

The motor should be kept clean, particularly on the outside, and the silencer and cylinder area must always be kept free from foreign bodies (e.g. grass residue). The exhaust and motor reach very high temperatures when in use. Flammable foreign bodies such as foliage, grass etc. may catch fire.

Perfect cooling can also only ensured when cylinder ribs are always clean.

IMPORTANT

Never use a pressure cleaner or ordinary water jet to clean the motor. Damages or expensive repairs can be the consequence of such action.

Oil change

NOTE

For environmental reasons, we recommend that the oil change is performed by an authorised workshop.

The first oil change in a new engine is required after approx. 20 operating hours. Later, it should be done every 50 operating hours or at least once per mowing season.

Before the engine or the equipment is tilted to drain oil, empty the petrol tank and let the engine to run until it stops due to lack of fuel.
- Stop the engine and remove the spark plug connector.
– Renew the oil so long as the engine is warm.
- To replace the oil, remove the dipstick from the oil filler neck and set the mower on its side so that the used oil can drain into a container.

Note:

Make sure that the mower is not laid on its air filter or carburettor side, as this could cause starting difficulties or damage to the engine.

Do not drain used oil into the sewage system or soil; dispose of it according to the local regulations.

- Position the mower straight and fill brand-name oil into the spout (for quantity and quality, see technical data). Insert the dipstick but do not screw it tight, check the oil level (see chapter Filling oil, illustration Y1)! If the oil level is correct, insert the dipstick again and tighten it.

Cleaning and replacing the air filter (Illustration W)

IMPORTANT

Never let the engine start or run whilst the air filter is removed.

— Open the cover (1), pull down and out and remove.
- Remove the paper filter insert (2) and pre-filter (3). To remove the pre-filter from the cover, remove the grid (4) first.
– Clean the paper filter insert every 50 operating hours Knock gently onto a smooth surface if soiled lightly. Replace if heavily soiled or

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damaged. Do not wash out paper filters, nor blow them out with compressed air or grease them.

– Clean the pre-filter every 50 operating hours.

Wash pre-filters in hot water with liquid detergent, rinse them out in clean water, press out excess water and allow to dry thoroughly in air. Do not lubricate the pre-filter with oil.

— After cleaning or replacement, insert the filter element into the air filter plate, insert the pre-filter in the cover and fix in place with the grid.

– Insert the hooks (5) on the cover (1) into the seat (6) at the bottom in the air filter plate.

– Tilt the cover upwards and close with care.

In the case of unfavourable operation conditions (severe formation of dust), cleaning is required after every mowing process. Replace the paper filter element and pre-filter annually or every 100 operation hours.

(Please see original spare parts and accessories for order no. of filter element)

Checking the spark plug (Illustration Y)

To check for wear, remove the spark plug connector and unscrew the spark plug. If the electrode is badly worn the spark plug must be replaced as a matter of course (Order no. see original spare parts list and accessories).

Otherwise it is sufficient to clean the spark plug and set the electrode gap to 0.6 - 0.7mm . Screw the spark plug (pay attention to sealing ring) into the engine by hand and tighten using the socket wrench. Press on spark plug connector. Replace the spark plug annually.

Correct winter storage of the engine (or when not used for a long period of time)

— Empty the petrol tank or allow the engine to run until it stops due to lack of fuel.
- Switch off engine and disconnect spark plug cable.
- Drain off the oil while the engine is still warm. Fill with fresh oil (for quantity and type, see technical data).
— Clean grass and chaff from cylinder and cylinder head fins and around muffler.
— Always keep the machine in a clean condition in a closed, dry room out of reach of children.

21 TROUBLESHOOTING

Fault	Possible cause	Remedy
Engine does not start	Actuating lever in STOP position.	Set the operating lever to the ‘MAX’ position C .
	Petrol tap closed.	Open the petrol tap A .
	Fuel tank is empty.	Fill fuel tank with clean and fresh fuel.
	Spark plug connector loose.	Press on spark plug connector or have it checked by an authorized dealer.
	Spark plug defective or dirty or electrode burnt out.	Replace or clean spark plug, set electrode gap to 0.6 - 0.7 mm Y .
	Excessive petrol supply to engine (spark plug wet).	Have it checked by an authorized dealer.
	Air filter dirty	Clean or replace air filter insert W .
Engine power decreasing	Air filter soiled.	Clean or replace the air filter insert W .
	Spark plug clogged with soot.	Have it checked by an authorised workshop.
	Fuel old or soiled	Empty the petrol tank and fill with fresh petrol.
Engine runs irregularly	Air filter dirty.	Clean or replace air filter insert W .
	Spark plug contaminated with soot.	Have it cleaned by an authorized dealer.
		Have it checked by an authorized dealer.
Cutting blade does not start	Switch holder not turned down.	Press switch holder onto the upper part of the bar H3 .
	Switch-on lever of cutting unit not actuated	Swiftly push the lever forward up to the stop and release H3 .
	Did not observe the sequence for switching the mower on.	Switch holder and switch-on lever of the mower must be actuated in the specified sequence.
	Too much grass residue underneath the housing	Remove grass from cutting space.Keep gap between fan and housing clean.

		Check cutting blade for freedom of motion. Attention! Please observe safety information before starting these activities.
		Get it checked by an authorized workshop.
Mower does not work	Pull drive control bar not pulled.	Pull drive control bar G.
		Have it checked by an authorised workshop.
Drive speed cannot be regulated		Have it checked by an authorized dealer
Extreme vibration		Have it checked by an authorized dealer
Cut not clean, lawn turns yellow	Cutting blade blunt.	Have it sharpened and balanced by an authorised workshop Q.
	Cutting height too low.	Set higher cutting height I.
	Motor speed too low.	Have it checked by an authorized dealer
	Mowing speed too high.	Adapt mowing speed, switch motor drive off if necessary.
	Insufficient overlap between mowing lanes.	If grass is long, the mowing lanes may need to overlap further.
	Lawn matted.	A perceptible improvement can be achieved by using a scarifier.
Ejector blocked	TurboSignal ignored J + K.	Empty the collecting bag L.
	Engine speed too low.	Have it checked by an authorized dealer
	Cutting height too low with grass too high.	Set higher cutting height I.
	Mowing speed too fast.	Adapt mowing speed, switch motor drive off if necessary.
	Grass is damp.	Allow the lawn to dry.
The mulched grass does not look good: clumps, excessive cut material, coarse cut	Cutting blade blunt.	Have it sharpened and balanced by an authorised workshop.
	Mulching rule ignored (cut max. 1/3 of grass height; the grass height to be cut must be less than 10 cm)	Set higher cutting height I. Convert mower to rear ejection U2 + S1 and mow lawn with high cutting height first.
	Driving speed too high.	Adapt driving speed, switch motor drive off if necessary.
	Grass accumulation under the mower blade.	Set higher cutting height I.
	Insufficient overlap between mowing lanes.	If grass is long, the mowing lanes may need to overlap further.
	Grass is damp.	Set higher cutting height I. Allow the lawn to dry.

In case of faults and defects which have not been listed here, please contact the nearest authorized dealer.
Repairs which require specialized knowledge should only be performed by a qualified expert. Your authorized dealer will naturally also be glad to help if you do not wish to perform the maintenance work described here yourself.

22 TECHNICAL DATA

Engine

Engine	4-stroke engine, SABO PRO V200 B
Engine displacement	189 cm ^3
Engine speed	2800 rpm
Rated input	3.2 kW
Electrode gap	0.6 - 0.7 mm
Fuel	Standard unleaded fuel, with max. 10% ethanol or max. 15% MTBE, do not use alkylate-based petrol!
Tank contents	approx. 1.2 litres
Lubricating oil	SAE 10W30, SAE 10W404-stroke engine oil API service class SEor a higher class oil
Oil quantity	0.55 litres

Mower

Housing	Die-cast aluminium
Cutting width	540 mm
Cutting heights	Central20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 95 mm
Adjustable-height handlebar	3-way
Grass collector capacity	75 litres
Speed	2,7 – 4,8 km/h
Weight	58 kg
Length	1720 mm
Width	600 mm
Height	960 mm
Wheels front / rear	∅ 210 mm / ∅ 210 mm
Bearing front	Cup-and-cone bearing
Bearing rear	Needle bearing

Sound power level

Measured sound power level; measured according to EN ISO 5395-2 Measurement uncertainties; according to ISO 4871	L_WA = 97.1 dB(A)0.9 dB
Guaranteed sound power level; measured according to 2000/14/EC	L_WA = 98 dB(A)

Sound pressure level

Sound pressure level emissions at the operator's position; measured according to EN SO 5395-2	L_pA = 86 dB(A)
Measurement uncertainties; according to ISO 4871	1.5 dB

Vibrations

Vibrations on the lawnmower's handlebar; measured according to EN ISO 5395-2	a_hw = 7.4 m/s^2
Measuring inaccuracy; according EN 12096	3.0 m/s^2

23 ORIGINAL SPARE PARTS

Roller bearing grease	SAA11300
Spark plug	SAU16040
Air filter insert	SAU15985
Pre-filter	SAU15986
Conversion kit for mulching system	SA610
Cutter bar	For safety reasons, the cutter bar must always be replaced by an authorised workshop.This workshop has the respective spare part numbers for the cutter bar available.

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