Kingfisher 3663602423270, Original Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...Petrol Lawnmower 129 cm3 Original Instructions FPLMP129_GB_V04_20180927 WARNING Read the instructions before using the product FPLMP129 EAN 3663602423270 3663602423270 GB V04 indd 1 27 9 2018 10 06 ...

Page 2: ...e reference Getting Started 02 Safety information 03 Your product 12 Before you start 16 Quick start 22 In more detail 24 Product functions 25 Operation 29 Care and maintenance 32 Troubleshooting 42 Recycling and disposal 44 Guarantee 44 EC declaration of conformity 45 Sa Pe Tra 1 2 3 4 5 Pr 1 2 3 4 3663602423270 GB V04 indd 2 27 9 2018 10 06 ...

Page 3: ...r property 5 The operators must receive a proper training in the use adjustment and operation of the product including prohibited operations Preparation 1 While mowing always wear protective footwear and long trousers Do not operate the product when barefoot or wearing open sandals 2 Thoroughly inspect the area where the product is to be used and remove all stones sticks wires bones and other fore...

Page 4: ...Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 9 Do not mow excessively steep slopes near drop offs ditches or embankments 10 Avoid using the product in bad weather conditions especially when there is a risk of lightning 11 Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the product towards you 12 Stop the blade s if the product has to be tilted for transportation when crossing surfaces ...

Page 5: ...ir any damaged parts check for and tighten any loose parts whenever you leave the product before refuelling 25 Never touch the exhaust exhaust guard or cooling fins when the engine is hot 26 Never carelessly touch hot parts of the product While the product is in operation and shortly after that its parts such as the exhaust engine and other surfaces are extremely hot Risk of burns Pay attention to...

Page 6: ...removed before the product is operated 3 Fuel fumes can ignite Never use the product in environments where there is a risk of explosion 4 Petrol engines produce toxic carbon monoxide exhaust fumes Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea fainting or even death 5 Never breathe in any fuel fumes when you are refuelling the product Never fill the fuel tank in enclosed spaces such as basements or sh...

Page 7: ...r on your clothes change your clothes and wash any part of your body that has come in contact with fuel before starting the engine again 21 If fuel is ignited put out the fire with a dry powder fire extinguisher 22 Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose Vibration and noise reduction To reduce the impact of noise and vibration emission limit the time of operation use low vi...

Page 8: ...reach in your work area We recommend to have dry powder fire extinguisher always available Residual risks Even if you are operating this product in accordance with all the safety requirements potential risks of injury and damage remain The following dangers can arise in connection with the structure and design of this product 1 Health defects resulting from vibration emission if the product is use...

Page 9: ...iption of signal words DANGER The signal word that indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING The signal word that indicates a hazard with a medium level of risk which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION The signal word that indicates a hazard with a low level of risk which if not avoided could result ...

Page 10: ...d Wait until all components have completely stopped before touching the product Pay particular attention when working on the blades Objects thrown by the product could hit the operator or other bystanders Always ensure that other people and pets remain at a safe distance from the product when it is in operation In general children must not come near the area where the product is operating Release ...

Page 11: ...rfaces and structural parts that could cause burns if they are touched The product can also stay hot for a longer period of time after the operation Petrol engines produce toxic carbon monoxide exhaust fumes Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea fainting or even death Do not operate the engine indoors Only refuel unleaded petrol Add engine oil Check and refill oil Stop the engine before refue...

Page 12: ...12 FPLMP129 FP Getting Started Your product 2 1 3 5 6 6a 9 10 11 8 12 13 14 15 16 19 18 20 21 22 23 7 17 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 3663602423270 GB V04 indd 12 27 9 2018 10 06 ...

Page 13: ...k cap 15 Lever for cutting height adjustment 16 Handle support screw x2 17 Handle support 18 Grass catcher a Grass catcher handle b Grass catcher hooks 19 Wire clip 20 Rear deflector guard 21 Hook for recoil starter handle 22 Recoil starter handle 23 Brake wire 24 Discharge chute 25 Cutting means blade a Spindle b Pin c Support d Washer e Hex bolt 26 Multi tool NOTE Parts marked with are not shown...

Page 14: ...e type SMV 1181206 blade thickness 2 5 mm Cutting width 40 cm Cutting height 25 75 mm Grass catcher volume 45 l Engine Engine model SE475 Engine type air cooled 4 stroke engine Engine displacement 129 2 cm3 Maximum operating engine speed rotational frequency 2900 min 1 Nominal power 1 9 kW Spark plug type LD K7TC Spark plug gap 0 7 0 8 mm Carburettor SE475 Sound level Sound pressure level at opera...

Page 15: ...2 and may be used for comparing one product with another The declared vibration value may also be used to evaluate the exposure for the user caused by vibration in advance WARNING Depending on the actual use of the product the vibration values can differ from the declared total Adopt proper measures to protect yourself against vibration exposures Take the whole work process including times the pro...

Page 16: ... operators and property 4 Ensure that you have all the accessories and tools needed for assembly and operation This also includes suitable personal protective equipment WARNING The product and the packaging are not children s toys Children must not play with plastic bags sheets and small parts There is a danger of choking and suffocation You will need items not supplied Suitable personal protectiv...

Page 17: ...asily Disconnect the spark plug connector 8 from the spark plug Reconnect it after assembly NOTE Take care of small parts that are removed during assembly or when making adjustments Keep them secure to avoid loss Handle bars 1 Insert the lower handle bars 5 into the handle supports 17 Align the mounting holes of the lower handle bars 5 and the handle supports 17 Fig 1 step 1 2 Secure the lower han...

Page 18: ...r handle bars 5 4 Place the hook for recoil starter handle 21 with it s pin positioned on the upper side of the upper handle bar 2 and secure it with the mounting knob 3 and the mounting bolt 4 Secure the bars on the other side with the remaining mounting knob 3 and the mounting bolt 4 Fig 2 3 21 4 2 5 2 5 Attach the brake wire 23 to the lower handle bar 5 with the wire clip 19 Fig 3 19 5 23 3 Gr ...

Page 19: ... 4 18 4 Grass catcher installation Always carry the grass catcher 18 by its handle 18a 1 Lift the rear deflector guard 20 and hold it in place Fig 5 step 1 2 Align the hooks 18b with the rods and hang them onto Fig 5 step 2 3 Carefully release the rear deflector guard 20 afterwards 20 18 18a 5 1 2 18b 3663602423270 GB V04 indd 19 27 9 2018 10 06 ...

Page 20: ...ys dispose of fuel used oil and objects contaminated with them in accordance with local regulations Fuel NOTE This product is not supplied with fuel Before operating it is essential to fill it with fuel Fill fuel and engine oil separately Never mix oil with fuel 1 Always use clean fresh unleaded petrol Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used up within 30 days 2 Avoid getting dirt dust or wate...

Page 21: ...ver for manufacturing reasons it is possible that a small quantity may be in the engine Before operating this product it is essential to fill it with oil 4 stroke engine oil e g SAE 10W 30 Engine oil has a significant influence on engine performance and service life Non detergent or 2 cycle engine oils will damage the engine and should not be used 1 Unscrew and remove the oil tank cap 14 2 Gradual...

Page 22: ...Air filter case Spark plug connector Oil tank cap Lever for cutting height adjustment Hook for recoil starter handle Recoil starter handle Grass catcher Pr St St Press primer 3times Release drive bar Empty fuel tank Assemble R St Quick start 3663602423270 GB V04 indd 22 27 9 2018 10 06 ...

Page 23: ...ntain Store Assemble Adjust Add fuel Add oil Press primer 3 times for cold engine Pull brake clutch Pull recoil starter handle until engine starts Operate Stopping s primer imes Pull brake bar Pull recoil starter until engine starts Pull drive bar Operate elease ve bar Release brake bar pty fuel ank Empty oil Clean and maintain Store emble Adjust Add fuel Add oil Release brake clutch Storage Empty...

Page 24: ... more detail Product functions 25 Operation 29 Care and maintenance 32 Troubleshooting 42 Recycling and disposal 44 Guarantee 44 EC declaration of conformity 45 In Th 1 2 3 B 1 2 R Th 1 2 3 3663602423270 GB V04 indd 24 27 9 2018 10 06 ...

Page 25: ...for any purposes other than those described Brake clutch 1 Pull the brake clutch 1 towards the upper handle bar 2 and hold it in position when starting the engine and during operation Fig 9 2 Release the brake clutch 1 to stop the engine 9 2 1 Recoil starter The recoil starter handle 22 is positioned at the top of the engine 1 Pull the brake clutch 1 towards the upper handle bar 2 and hold it in p...

Page 26: ...rass catcher 18 when using this product danger of flying objects Always carry the grass catcher by its handle 18a Emptying WARNING Before removing the grass catcher 18 stop the engine and wait until the blade 25 comes to a complete stop Empty the grass catcher 18 frequently during use Do not wait until it is full We recommend emptying when it is 90 full NOTE A full grass catcher 18 reduces the per...

Page 27: ...g height adjustment WARNING Before adjusting the cutting height stop the engine and wait until the blade 25 comes to a complete stop This product can be adjusted to 5 different height settings The cutting height depends on the kind of lawn and its actual height When mowing high grass start with the maximum cutting height and make a second cut with lower cutting height New or thick grass may requir...

Page 28: ...ever 15 engages between two of the grooves Primer The primer 9 is positioned in the front of the air filter case 10 Push the primer 3 times before starting the cold engine Fig 13 9 13 10 G 1 2 3 4 5 St 1 2 3 4 5 Product functions 3663602423270 GB V04 indd 28 27 9 2018 10 06 ...

Page 29: ...e engine immediately if you are disturbed while working by other people entering the working area Always let the product come to a complete stop before leaving the product unattended 5 Do not overwork yourself Take regular breaks to ensure you can concentrate on the work and have full control over the product Starting Stopping WARNING Before starting place the product on a stable level surface fre...

Page 30: ... 3 WARNING The starting position should be as described in the instruction manual Fig A illustrates the defined starting position The operator should start the engine behind the upper handle bar 2 Do not start the engine while standing on the side of the product as shown on Fig B A B St 1 M 1 2 3 4 Operation 3663602423270 GB V04 indd 30 27 9 2018 10 06 ...

Page 31: ... at least 3 metres away before starting the engine to avoid any accidental fire Stopping 1 Release the brake clutch 1 to stop the engine and blade 25 Fig 15 15 1 Mowing 1 Make sure that the lawn is clear of stones sticks wires or other objects that could damage the product or its engine 2 Do not cut wet grass because it tends to stick to the underbody of the product preventing the proper discharge...

Page 32: ...e the product as described below The golden rules for care DANGER Proper maintenance is essential for safe and trouble free operation Improper maintenance or failure to address a problem instantly can cause a malfunction which can result in serious injury or even death WARNING Stop the engine disconnect the spark plug connector 8 and let the product cool before performing inspection maintenance an...

Page 33: ...other aggressive detergents or disinfectants to clean this product as they might be harmful to its surfaces Maintenance Before and after each use check the product and accessories for wear and damage If required exchange them for new ones as described in this instruction manual Observe the technical requirements WARNING It is required to tip the product when performing the maintenance The fuel tan...

Page 34: ...ours Engine oil check x replace x Air filter check x clean x replace x Spark plug check adjust x clean x replace x Spark plug cap clean x Fuel tank clean x Fuel tube clean Every 2 years replace if necessary Valve clearance check adjust x Muffler check x clean x replace x Combustion chamber clean Every 200 hours Flywheel brake pad check x Un 1 2 3 4 5 6 Care and maintenance 3663602423270 GB V04 ind...

Page 35: ...andy soil conditions the cutting means 25 will become worn and lose some of the original shape The cutting efficiency will be reduced and the cutting means 25 should be replaced 3 Keep the cutting means 25 sharp to ensure a good cutting performance Replace a worn or damaged cutting means with a new one of the same type or have it sharpened by a qualified specialist 4 If jacking the product is not ...

Page 36: ...of the cutting means 25 25a 25b 25c 25 25d 25e 17 Torque wrench 40 45 Nm Grass catcher 1 Inspect the grass catcher 18 before each use Do not use it if you find any damage 2 Clean the grass catcher 18 after operation using water and mild soap 3 Let the grass catcher 18 dry thoroughly before storing to avoid mildew Brake wire Check the performance of the brake wire 23 before each use Ask a qualified...

Page 37: ... a new one if necessary 2 Remove the cover 10b 3 Remove the air filter 10a and tap it on a solid surface to remove dust Fig 18 Clean it with clean water 4 Apply a small amount of foam air filter oil on the air filter 10a to increase its performance Wipe out surplus oil and put the air filter 10a back into the air filter case 10 18 10 10a 10b Spark plug NOTE For good performance the spark plug 8a m...

Page 38: ...oft wired brush Avoid heavy cleaning of the electrode 5 Dry the spark plug 8a with a soft cloth if it is wet from fuel 6 Check the spark plug gap It should be 0 7 0 8 mm Fig 21 21 0 7 0 8 mm 8a 7 Replace with a new spark plug if either the electrode or the insulation is damaged 8 When replacing the spark plug 8a first screw it in hand tight and then lightly tighten it with the multi tool 26 Fu 1 2...

Page 39: ...ct the fuel 3 Unscrew the fuel drain screw 11 and let the fuel run into the container Fig 22 22 11 4 Screw the fuel drain screw 11 back in and tighten it 5 Wipe spilt fuel up 6 Before re use refill the fuel tank 6 as described in the section Fuel and engine oil Fuel Checking engine oil NOTE Check the oil level and quality before each use The oil must be replaced after every 6 months or after 50 ho...

Page 40: ...or is preset by the manufacturer Should it be necessary to make any changes contact an authorised service centre or a similarly qualified specialist Do not attempt to make any adjustments by yourself Muffler Should it be necessary to modify or replace the muffler contact an authorised service centre or a similarly qualified specialist Do not attempt to make any adjustments by yourself Valve play H...

Page 41: ...ong term storage more than 30 days drain the fuel tank 6 as described in previous chapter 7 If you plan to store the product with fuel and oil it is important to reduce the risk of petrol vapours ignition To reduce that risk store the product in a well ventilated dry storage area away from any other products that operate with a flame e g water heater Transportation 1 Stop the engine and disconnect...

Page 42: ...place spark plug 1 4 Spark plug connector is loose 1 4 Attach properly 1 5 Lever for cutting height adjustment is not in the correct position for the prevailing conditions 1 5 Move the lever to correct position 1 6 Air filter is dirty 1 6 Clean the air filter 1 7 Spark plug is loose 1 7 Tighten the spark plug 20 Nm 1 8 Spark plug gap is incorrect 1 8 Set gap between electrodes between 0 7 0 8 mm 1...

Page 43: ...5 1 Clean air filter 5 2 Air vents are clogged 5 2 Remove debris from vents 6 Engine skips at high speed 6 1 Gap between electrodes of the spark plug is too close 6 1 Set gap between 0 7 0 8 mm 7 Engine overheats 7 1 Air vents are clogged 7 1 Remove debris from vents 7 2 Incorrect spark plug 7 2 Install the correct spark plug 8 Unsatis factory results 8 1 Cutting mean is dull 8 1 Replace with a ne...

Page 44: ...months starting from the day of purchase Please retain your receipt as a proof This guarantee specifically excludes losses due to Normal wear and tear including accessory wear Overload misuse or neglect Failure of consumable items such as batteries Repairs attempted by anyone other than an authorised agent Accidental damage caused by foreign objects or substances Lack of routine maintenance Failur...

Page 45: ...Power Level 92 7 dB A Guaranteed Sound Power Level 96 dB A EN ISO 3744 1995 ISO 11094 1991 Certificate registration number GB 1067 6452 18 Issue 1 Test report No SHES180700812361 Conformity assessment procedures Annex VI of the directive Notified body NB 1067 AV Technology LTD Unit 2 Easter Court Europa Boulevard Warrington Cheshire WA5 7ZB United Kingdom The Regulation of Non Road Mobile Machiner...

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