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6.  MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 

 
Before working on the cutting system of the machine, switch off the engine and remove the spark 
plug’s cap. 
 
a.  Cleaning the mower 

-  Cut grass is damp. Regular cleaning after each use will ensure better functioning of the mower and 

reduce the risk of corrosion or seizure. 

-  Having finished mowing, allow the engine to cool then remove accumulated grass clippings from and 

around the engine with a brush. 

-  Clean the grass collection bag annually with a brush or gentle spray of water. 
-  Disconnect the spark plug’s cap and tilt the mower on its side with the air filter and carburettor 

uppermost. 

-  Remove any remaining cut grass from the cutting system with a scraper and a brush. 
-  Reposition the mower onto its four wheels. 
-  Do not use a pressure washer or hot water to clean the mower. Be careful to avoid soaking parts such 

as the engine, air cleaner, wheel bearings and metal fastenings. Dry off the machine before storing 
by leaving it running for a few minutes on a flat, clear surface to prevent corrosion or seizure. 

 
b. Blade 

maintenance 

WARNING: Wear gloves, turn off the engine and remove the spark plug before proceeding. 
 

 

 

The blade is made of hardened steel. To get a clean job, sharpen the blade frequently, about every 25 
hours of use. Make sure the blade is always well balanced. 
Insert a small iron pin (2 or 3 mm in diameter) into the hole in the middle of the blade: it must remain 
horizontal. If the blade does not stay horizontal, balance it by sharpening it further on the side where it is 
leaning. 
WARNING: Use only original spare parts. Poor quality replacement parts can cause serious damage to 
your mower and affect your safety. 

 

  

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To remove the blade, loosen the screw, check the blade bracket, and replace all parts if they are worn or 
damaged. 
When reassembling the blade, make sure that the cutting edges are in the same direction as the direction 
of rotation of the motor. The tightening torque of the blade screw should be 3.7 kg * m / s 2 (37 Nm) and 
can be checked with a torque wrench. 

 
c. Storing 

the 

mower 

Store your mower in a dry, well

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ventilated area, away from flames, sparks or heat sources. If the storage 

area is accessible to children, immobilise the machine by disconnecting the spark plug’s cap. Storing the 

Summary of Contents for RAC5175SPM

Page 1: ...ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS GASOLINE LAWNMOWER RAC5175SPM Instruction manual WARNING READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE THE TOOL BUILDER SAS 32 rue Aristide Berg s ZI 31270 Cugnaux France Made in PRC...

Page 2: ...S 1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 2 YOUR PRODUCT 7 3 ASSEMBLY 9 4 FILLING FUEL TANK 11 5 USE 12 6 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 14 7 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 17 8 WARRANTY 18 9 PRODUCT FAILURE 19 10 WARRANTY EXCLU...

Page 3: ...or damaged Replace blades and blade assemblies that are not in good condition to maintain balance Contact the manufacturer or your dealer in order to have a list of recommended blades Non recommended...

Page 4: ...place worn and damaged parts for safety If the fuel tank is to be drained it must be made outdoors Special safety instructions In case of lack of knowledge or first use of this product we recommend th...

Page 5: ...start the machine but move it away from the spill before starting to use it Please clean up any spills Replace and tighten the fuel tank cap after refueling Follow strictly the instructions in this ma...

Page 6: ...he cutting element Toxic fumes don t operate inside house Fuel is flammable keep fire away Do not add fuel with running machine Caution hot surface Unplug the spark plug before maintenance and repair...

Page 7: ...in a garden or a plot Lawn mowers designed for private plots or gardens are those used for the maintenance of grassy areas and private lawns and should not be used in public areas parks sports agricu...

Page 8: ...level LwA 95 71 dB A K 1 08 dB A Vibration value Max 5 254 m s K 1 5m s Nominal power 3 2kW Displacement 173cm Max engine speed 3000 min Cutting width 50 2cm Volume of the collection bag 60 l Weight 3...

Page 9: ...flap A F GRASS CATC c clip on the m the flap Ins ely rass catcher atcher is assem her is installed he flap ing guard ins CHER metal frame o sert the gras r remove the mbled the mu d remove it side the...

Page 10: ...coil starter handle on its support guide rope 4 CUTTING HEIGHT AJUSTMENTS 25 75mm 6 positions for height adjustment 5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS a Always use the lawnmower with the grass catcher or and the de...

Page 11: ...empty the fuel tank WARNING Never fill the fuel tank indoors while the engine is running or before the engine has cooled down for at least 15 minutes after use CAUTION Do not use unapproved gasoline s...

Page 12: ...ices Also check the condition of the blade and its securing bolt If necessary replace or repair defective items Use only genuine original parts Place the mower in a clear level area Push the primer bu...

Page 13: ...rting the engine If this bar is engaged the mower will move forward Operate the self propelled bar with a quick and complete motion so the bar is either fully engaged or fully released Hold the bar ag...

Page 14: ...rrosion or seizure b Blade maintenance WARNING Wear gloves turn off the engine and remove the spark plug before proceeding The blade is made of hardened steel To get a clean job sharpen the blade freq...

Page 15: ...r and lower handlebars and the engine Due to the mower s weight use ramps or seek assistance when lifting or loading the mower d Mower maintenance Cutting system Before and after each mowing session c...

Page 16: ...ean engine oil for this Insert the filter cartridge into its housing and replace the air box lid ensuring that each component is in place and properly installed If the filter cartridge is damaged or i...

Page 17: ...le de Certification et d Homologation NB 0499 Responsible of technical file M Olivier Patriarca 17 Complies with the following European Directives Machinery Directive 2006 42 EC EMC Directive 2014 30...

Page 18: ...e user manual Due to our policy of continuous product improvement we reserve the right to alter or change specifications without notice Consequently the product may be different from the information c...

Page 19: ...efore dropping off the machine Go to the repair station with the complete machine packed accompanied by the purchase invoice and the station support sheet downloadable after the service request is com...

Page 20: ...ssary for repairs and more generally the costs related to the immobilization of the product The costs of a second opinion established by a third party following an estimate by a SWAP Europe repair sta...

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