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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

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Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of 
the discharge opening at all times.

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Never pick up or carry a lawnmower while the engine is running.

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Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire , make sure that 
all moving parts have come to a complete stop and, where a key is 
fitted remove the key:

 

Before clearing blockages or unclogging chute;

 

Before checking, cleaning or working on the lawnmower;

 

After striking a foreign object. Inspect the lawnmower for damage 
and make repairs before restarting and operating the lawnmower;

 

If lawnmower starts to vibrate abnormally (check immediately);

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Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire, make sure that 
all moving parts have come to a complete stop and, where a key is 
fitted remove the key:

 

Whenever you leave the lawnmower;

 

Before refuelling;

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Reduce the throttle setting during engine shut down and, if the     
engine is provided with a shut-off valve, turn the fuel off at the     
conclusion of mowing.

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Go slow when using a trailing seat.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

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Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in 
safe working condition.

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Never store the equipment with petrol in the tank inside a building 
where fumes can reach an open flame or spark.

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Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.

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To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer, battery        
compartment and petrol storage area free of grass, leaves, or        
excessive grease.

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Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or deterioration.

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Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.

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If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors.

ASSEMBLY

To attach the wheels feed the bolt provided through the 

wheel. Place the washer on the back of the wheel and 

on to the bolt. Thread the bolt onto the wheel bracket 

located on the deck of the mower.

1

WHEEL ASSEMBLY

Line up the wheel facia with the slots on the wheels and 

snap it into place to complete the instalation.

2

WHEEL ASSEMBLY

NOTE:

 The wheels on the left hand side attach with reverse threads, turn to the left to tighten as opposed to right.

NOTE:

 Make sure the larger diameter wheels are attached to the rear of the mower

Summary of Contents for PPLM-1798

Page 1: ...SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 PETROL LAWNMOWER EN OWNERS MANUAL PPLM 1798 ...

Page 2: ...ty precautions and warnings are to ensure your safety and protect you from harm or damage to the product All photographs and drawings in this manual are supplied by Parker Products Ltd to help you with the operation and maintenance of the product The information contained in this manual was accurate at the time of production however Parker Products Ltd may make modifications to the product without...

Page 3: ...4 WHAT S IN THE BOX 5 GRASS BAG CABLE SECURING CLIPS SMALL FIXING KNOBS SPARK PLUG WRENCH USER MANUAL UPPER HANDLE LOWER HANDLE LARGE FIXING KNOBS PUNCTURE PROOF WHEELS WHAT S IN THE BOX ...

Page 4: ...PARTS DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT PARTS SOFT GRIP HANDLE FUEL TANK CAP COLLECTION BAG HANDLES BRAKE LEVER RED LOWER HANDLE FIXING KNOB PUNCTURE PROOF WHEELS UPPER HANDLE FIXING KNOB ENGINE OIL FILLER CAP DECK RECOIL ENGINE FUEL PRIMER ...

Page 5: ... NOT BE DISPOSED OF WITH HOUSEHOLD WASTE PLEASE RECYCLE WHERE FACILITIES EXIST CHECK YOUR LOCAL AUTHORITY OR RETAILER FOR RECYCLING ADVICE IMPORTANT PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLING AND OPERATING Description Of Symbols Symbols are used in this manual to attract your attention to possible risks The safety symbols and the explications which accompany them must be perfectly unde...

Page 6: ...lace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve balance On multi bladed machines take care as rotating one blade can cause other blades to rotate SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OPERATION Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light Avoid operating the equipment in wet grass where ...

Page 7: ...sion of mowing Go slow when using a trailing seat MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE Keep all nuts bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition Never store the equipment with petrol in the tank inside a building where fumes can reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure To reduce the fire hazard keep the engine silencer battery compar...

Page 8: ...he cord clip supplied 1 CORD CLIP ATTACHMENT 2 UPPER HANDLE ASSEMBLY LOWER HANDLE ASSEMBLY Unfold the upper handle and fix it to lower handle by using the big knobs and the bolts on each side X1 X2 X2 X2 X2 3 Attach the rope guide to the right hand side upper handle with the domed nut and bolt provided The rope guide should be situated on the same side as the recoil starter rope and handle to func...

Page 9: ...RNING Petrol is highly flammable and extreme precaution must be taken when handling or working with it Keep out of reach of children WARNING Refuel in a well ventilated area with the engine stopped Do not smoke or allow flame or sparks in the area where the engine is refuelled or where petrol is stored Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with skin or inhalation of vapour PRE OPERATION PRE OPERATIO...

Page 10: ... handle Place your other hand on the starter handle pull the starter handle out approx 10 15cm until you feel a resistance and then start the Engine with a sharp pull Once the engine is running put the starter rope Into the rope guide START STOP LEVER 2 3 PRESS X5 ROPE GUIDE STARTER ROPE If the engine won t start after you have operated the starter several times the engine may be flooded with exce...

Page 11: ...and down Be careful when changing the direction of the mower on a slope Do not mow excessively steep slopes The best result will be achieved if the grass is dry Wet grass will tend to clog the blade and the grass collection system Never use the lowest cutting height for the first cut of the season or in drought conditions Only about one thirds of the grass height should be cut When mulching to ens...

Page 12: ...e grass chute is free of any residual grass Remove any such residue Check the underside of the lawn mower and the blade mount for this purpose tilt the Lawn mower onto its left side opposite the oil filler neck WARNING Before performing any maintenance or cleaning work switch off the engine and wait until the blade has stopped NOTE Before placing the lawn mower on its side fully drain the fuel tan...

Page 13: ...0ml SAE30 oil or equivalent i e SAE5W 30 SAE10W 30 When the dipstick is rested on the filler pipe i e Not tightened the oil level must be between the Min and Max marks on the dipstick Start the engine and allow it to run briefly Stop the engine wait one minute and check the oil level top up if necessary CAUTION The engine must be filled with the correct grade of oil and petrol before starting the ...

Page 14: ...D ONCE A YEAR WARNING You will need garden gloves not provided and a spanner wrench not provided to remove the blade WARNING Always handle the blade with care sharp edges could cause injury USE GLOVES Renew your metal blade after 50Hrs mowing or 2yrs whichever is sooner regardless of condition WARNING If the blade is cracked or damaged replace it with a new one WARNING Don t hold the blade by hand...

Page 15: ...rried out when you next operate the lawnmower it may not start correctly and may need to be serviced Empty the petrol tank with a petrol suction pump if available Start the engine and let it run until any remaining petrol has been used up Change the oil at the end of every season To do so remove the used engine oil from a warm engine and refill with fresh oil Clean the cooling fins of the cylinder...

Page 16: ...Blade is worn or damaged Contact Customer Services Fuel tank is empty Refill with fuel Engine may be flooded Remove spark plug and dry Engine runs unsteady Air filter is soiled Clean Spark Plug is soiled Clean PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Uneven mowing Blade is blunt Sharpen blade Cutting too low Adjust height Grass Bag not filling sufficiently Blade is worn Replace Grass Bag is clogged Empty L...

Page 17: ...0 14 2005 88 2249 00 Noise Conformity assessment procedure 2000 14 EC Appendix V Measured level of the acoustic output 93 dB A Guaranteed level of the acoustic output 94 dB A EC type approved No e11 97 68SA 2012 46 1718 01 EUII Emission Technical file complied by Parker Products Ltd Being the responsible person appointed by the manufacturer Signed Date 01 01 18 Name Jason Parker Position Managing ...

Page 18: ...WWW PARKERBRAND CO UK PPLM 1798 Rev 1 0 May 2018 ...

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