PowerBase 577152, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...the best from your product ensuring it is assembled correctly and safely If you need help or have damaged or missing parts call the Customer Helpline on 01904 727 509 IMPORTANT Please read these inst...

Page 2: ...3 Intended use 8 Warning symbols 8 In the box 10 Assembling the lawn mower 12 Preparing to operate the lawn mower 15 Operation 17 Maintenance and storage 23 Troubleshooting 30 Technical data 31 Dispo...

Page 3: ...nts of this instruction manual prior to assembling maintaining or operating the lawn mower Perform assembly operations as described in this manual Failure to observe this warning may lead to serious i...

Page 4: ...rby Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property This lawn mower is not intended for use by people including children with...

Page 5: ...is hot c If petrol is spilled do not attempt to start the engine Move the lawn mower away from the area of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until petrol vapours have dissipated d Rep...

Page 6: ...sing surfaces other than grass and when transporting the lawn mower to and from the area to be mowed Never operate the lawn mower with defective guards or without safety devices in place for example d...

Page 7: ...awn mower d If the lawn mower starts to vibrate abnormally check immediately Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire and make sure that all moving parts have come to a complete stop before...

Page 8: ...ition If the blade stopping device doesn t work please contact service centre for help Intended Use This lawn mower is designed for domestic lawn mowing only Use in any other way is considered contrar...

Page 9: ...closed or poorly ventilated areas The blade continues to rotate for a period after the machine is switched off Do not touch the blade until all the machine components have stopped completely The prod...

Page 10: ...fety flap 6 Height adjustment handle 7 Wheel 8 Engine 9 Steel deck 10 Spark plug wrench 11 Cable clip 12 Plastic mulching plug 13 Side discharge chute 14 Propulsion lever You will also need SAE 30 or...

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Page 12: ...nd keep your back straight Always recycle the packaging in accordance with local recycling regulations Attaching the handle 1 Rotate the quick clamp A 180 fully open to disengage the quick clamp 2 Lif...

Page 13: ...collection bag is in place before starting the engine 1 Attach the grass collection bag 4 to the frame by fixing all the plastic hooks 2 If using the collection function raise the safety flap and take...

Page 14: ...sure that the cable clip 11 supplied are used to fix the cable to the handle STOP Do not start the engine before putting 470ml of SAE 30 oil into the engine Failure to do so will result in irreparable...

Page 15: ...level will cause irreparable engine damage Always use high quality detergent oil classified SAE 30 oil or equivalent e g 5W 30 often termed as 4 stroke lawn mower oil Only use additives recommended b...

Page 16: ...skin or inhalation of vapour CAUTION Petrol is highly flammable and extreme caution must be taken when handling or working with it Keep out of the reach of children 1 Clean the area around the petrol...

Page 17: ...en move it forward or backward to adjust the cutting height 2 Move it to any one of the 7 positions for the desired cutting height 3 Return the lever into the securing plate 2 1 Position Approx cuttin...

Page 18: ...e lawn mower will become hot during use Make sure that the blade is securely fastened before starting the engine Starting procedure Quick guide Step 1 Propulsion lever closed Step 2 Pull staring knob...

Page 19: ...ropulsion lever the mower will stop moving Step 4 To stop release the stop start bar Failure to start If the engine won t start after you have operated the starter several times the engine may be floo...

Page 20: ...t cut of the season or in drought conditions Only about one third of the grass height should be cut at this time If the lawn mower will not collect the cuttings efficiently the grass discharge chute m...

Page 21: ...the plastic mulching plug into the rear discharge chute Then release the flap it will close back to cover the mulching plug Make sure that the side discharge chute is not fixed on the deck NOTE To ens...

Page 22: ...to remove the grass collection bag and insert the mulching plug Follow the steps below to assemble the side discharge chute 1 Push the lock button with one hand 2 Raise the side discharge cover with t...

Page 23: ...lawn mower is to be placed into storage at the end of the season or if the mower is not to be used for a longer period than 6 weeks storage maintenance must be performed as follows Temperature fluctua...

Page 24: ...ndle and fix the quick clamp tightly 2 Set the cutting height to one of the top 3 working heights Location pin Top 3 levels Important Always drain the petrol before vertical storage NOTE Alternatively...

Page 25: ...maintenance always disconnect the spark plug Performing routine maintenance correctly on your lawn mower will ensure you get years of trouble free use Please keep this manual safe for future reference...

Page 26: ...is clean and clear Never clean the lawn mower with a water jet or high pressure cleaner The engine must remain dry Do not use aggressive cleaning agents or solvents such as cold degreasers or petroleu...

Page 27: ...nd to avoid cross threading 5 After the spark plug is seated tighten with the spanner to compress the washer 0 43 0 51mm Adding the oil Refill with SAE 30 oil or equivalent i e SAE 5W 30 SAE 10W 30 Wh...

Page 28: ...ade might be blunt Damaged blades not only result in a bad cut they cause excessive vibration and uneconomical running of the engine If the blade has worn excessively and becomes pitted and blunt it s...

Page 29: ...a torque wrench to tighten the blade bolt by 40 N m Do not over tighten The up turn of the blade must project into the motor compartment NOTE If you are unsure about performing this operation call our...

Page 30: ...unbalanced Check screws Check blade fasteners Replace blade Engine does not start Start stop bar not pressed Primer bulb is empty Spark plug is defective Fuel tank is empty Engine may be flooded Pres...

Page 31: ...min Max engine speed 2900 min Cutting width 51cm Grass bag capacity 65L Ignition T C I Fuel tank capacity 0 8L Oil tank capacity 0 47L A weighted emission sound pressure level 74 5 dB A K 3dB A A wei...

Page 32: ...co uk Using our service does not affect your statutory rights Warranty This product is covered by a 2 year warranty The warranty covers any manufacturing defect in materials workmanship and finish An...