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MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

After every use After 12 hours use After 24 hours use After 36 hours use

Cleaning

Clean

Clean

Clean

Clean

Air filter

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Clean

Clean

replace

Spark plug

/

check

check

replace

Engine oil

check

check

check

check

Cutting blade

check

check

check

replace

Cleaning

1.  To ensure long life and good performance of the machine, it’s important to keep the 

machine clean and well lubricated. Make sure the chute is clean and under the deck is 
cleared from wet debris. (See also short term storage).

2.  Do not allow grass cuttings and other debris to become dry and hard on any of the 

mower surfaces, as this will directly affect the cutting and grass collection performance. 
Make sure that the underside of the lawnmower deck is clean and clear.

3.  Never clean the lawnmower 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 petroleum ether. 

Cleaning or replacing the air filter

WARNING! 

Never run the engine without the air filter element installed:

1.  Loosen the fastener that holds the cover.
2.  Open the cover and remove the filter.
3.  To loosen debris, gently tap the filter on a hard surface. If the filter is excessively dirty, 

replace with a new filter.

4.  Install the filter.
5.  Install the cover tabs into the slots.
6.  Close the cover and secure with the fastener. 

Cleaning or replacing the spark plug

1.  Once the engine has cooled, pull off the spark plug boot with a twist. Remove the spark 

plug using the socket spanner supplied.

2.  Clean the plug with a wire brush.
3.  Using a feeler gauge, set the gap to 0.51mm.
4.  Install the spark plug carefully by hand to avoid cross-threading.
5.  After the spark plug is seated, tighten with the spanner to compress the washer.

Changing the oil

Tilt the lawnmower towards the oil filler, have a container ready to catch the oil, and remove 
the dipstick. Once the oil has been emptied, wipe clean any spillages.
Refill with 470ml SAE 30 oil or equivalent, i.e. SAE 5W/30, SAE 10W/30). When the dipstick 
is rested on the filler pipe, the oil level must be between the min. and max. marks on the 
dipstick.

Summary of Contents for GM B41

Page 1: ...warnings and instructions for future reference GM B41 XSS41 Service centre 44 0 1904727513 Mail support yardforce co uk Web www yardforce co uk SUMEC UK Unit A B Escrick Business Park Escrick York YO19 6FD PETROL LAWNMOWER Original Instructions GB ...

Page 2: ...arefully prior to assembling and operating the petrol lawnmower It is dangerous to operate this product without being familiar with these instructions Keep this manual in a safe place and have it ready for future reference ...

Page 3: ...3 1 2 9 3 8 7 4 5 6 a b e c d A B X X X 2 2 4 ...

Page 4: ...4 C E G I D F H J ...

Page 5: ...5 x3 1 2 K M L ...

Page 6: ...ons CONTENT Intended use 07 General safety warnings 07 Product safety warnings 10 Symbols 12 Technical data 15 Description of product 16 Installation 17 Operation 18 Maintenance and storage 21 Troubleshooting 24 CE declaration 25 ...

Page 7: ...lt in electric shock fire and or serious injury WARNING Read all safety warnings and instructions designated by the symbol Save all warnings and instructions for future reference Always ensure anyone intending to operate this machine is fully conversant with the contents of this instruction manual prior to assembling maintaining or operating the machine Perform assembly operations as described in ...

Page 8: ... that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property 5 This appliance is not intended for use by people including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safet...

Page 9: ...ssipated d Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely 4 Replace faulty silencers 5 Prior to use visually inspect to see that the blade blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or damaged Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve balance Operation safety 1 Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect 2 Mow only in dayl...

Page 10: ...rnor settings or overload the engine 13 Start the engine carefully according to the instructions and with feet well away from the blade 14 Do not tilt the lawnmower when starting the engine 15 Do not start the engine without the grass collector in place 16 Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times 17 Never pick up or carry a lawnmower wh...

Page 11: ...s bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in a safe working condition 2 Never store the equipment with petrol in the tank inside a building where fumes can reach an open flame or spark 3 Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure 4 To reduce the risk of fire keep the engine silencer and petrol storage area free of grass leaves or excessive grease 5 Check the grass collecto...

Page 12: ...o read and understand all safety instructions in this operator s manual including all safety alert symbols such as DANGER WARNING and CAUTION before using this tool Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock fire and or serious personal injury SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates DANGER WARNING or CAUTION May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs Symbo...

Page 13: ...especially children and pets Beware of sharp blades remove the spark plug lead before maintenance No naked flames Appropriate ear eye and head protection PPE must be worn Add engine oil Only refuel with unleaded petrol Hot surfaces will burn the hands Warning The lawnmowers exhaust gas contains toxic substances Do not run the engine in closed or poorly ventilated areas ...

Page 14: ...o not touch the blade until all the machine components have stopped completely The product complies with the applicable European directives and an evaluation method of conformity for these directives was done Sound level data 96 dB in accordance with Directive 2000 14 EC SYMBOLS 96 ...

Page 15: ...Vibration 5m s2 k 1 5m s2 Spark type QC12YC Net weight 21 5kg WARNING Depending on how the product is actually used 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 product is running under no load or switched off into consideration Proper measures include among others regul...

Page 16: ...ove the machine from its packaging carefully and make sure that all of the following parts are present a Main mower deck with upper handle b Lower handle c Grass bag d Accessories e Manual WARNING If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this tool until these parts are replaced Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury NOTE Always recycle the packaging in accor...

Page 17: ...and hook in the grass bag Fig G 3 Release the ejector flap to secure the grass bag in position Setting the cutting height Fig H CAUTION The blade can cause serious injury Before adjusting the mower height stop the engine and wait for the mower blade to stop completely 1 Pull the lever towards the wheel then move it forward or backward to adjust the cutting height 2 Move it to any one of the 7 posi...

Page 18: ...engine and place the mower on a level surface 1 Remove the oil filler dipstick and wipe oil from it with a clean cloth 2 Insert the dipstick into the oil filler neck and tighten the cap 3 Remove the dipstick and check the oil level The oil level must be between the min and max marks on the dipstick If near the lower level fill to upper lever with the recommended oil Do not overfill Wipe away any s...

Page 19: ...he engine NOTE To start the engine make sure that the spark plug boot is located on the plug and the machine is filled with sufficient oil and petrol When starting a cold engine press down the primer fully 3 5 times Fig K WARNING Too many presses on primer may cause engine to flood When starting a warm engine the primer does not need to be used If the engine stops due to a lack of petrol refill an...

Page 20: ...ates at different time of the year Never use the lowest cutting height for the first cut of the season or in drought conditions 7 Only about one third of the grass height should be cut 8 Do not remove grass debris in the mower casing or on the blade by hand or with your feet Instead use suitable tools such as a brush or broom 9 To take off the grass bag use one hand to lift up ejector flap and the...

Page 21: ...vent this Empty the petrol tank with a petrol suction pump if available or use the tipping method 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 Remove the spark plug from the cylinder head Fill the cylinder with approx 20ml of oil from an oil can ...

Page 22: ...cing the air filter WARNING Never run the engine without the air filter element installed 1 Loosen the fastener that holds the cover 2 Open the cover and remove the filter 3 To loosen debris gently tap the filter on a hard surface If the filter is excessively dirty replace with a new filter 4 Install the filter 5 Install the cover tabs into the slots 6 Close the cover and secure with the fastener ...

Page 23: ...ht 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 become pitted and blunt it should be replaced or sharpened Tip the machine slightly towards the oil filler pipe and reach under the deck Hold the blade and unscrew the blade bolt counterclockwise using a spanner wrench Remove the washer...

Page 24: ...ose Blade is 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 Press start stop bar Press primer bulb 3 5 times Replace spark plug Refill with fuel Remove plug and dry Engine runs unsteadily Air filter is soiled Spark plug is soiled Clean the air filter C...

Page 25: ...5 88 EC Conformity Assessment Procedure as Per Annex VI Measured Sound Power Level 94 dB A Declared Guaranteed Sound Power Level 96 dB A Relative Notified Body NB no 0359 Intertek Testing Cerfication Ltd Davy Avenue Knowlhill Milton Keynes MK5 8NL The Emission of Pollutants directive 97 68 EC as last amended by directive 2012 46 EU Standards and technical specification referred to EN ISO 5395 1 20...

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