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STORING AND MAINTENANCE

Maintenance Schedule

Performing routine maintenance correctly on your lawnmower will ensure you get years of 
trouble free use.
Please keep this manual safe for future reference.
It is recommended that the following maintenance schedule is adhered to. This will ensure the 
lawnmower operated correctly and is safe to use.

12 hours of use

24 hours of use

36 hours of use

Air filter

clean

clean

replace

Spark plug

check

clean

replace

Engine oil

check

replace

check

The Engine oil should be changed after the first 8 hours.

Transport

1.  Empty the petrol tank.
2.  Always let the engine run until it has used up the remainder of petrol in the tank.
3.  Empty the engine oil from the warm engine.
4.  Remove the spark plug boot from the spark plug.
5.  Clean the cooling fins of the cylinder and the housing.
6.  Use the original packaging to ship whenever possible.

Warranty

If your device develops a fault, please don’t hesitate to contact our customer service
department on 01904 727513, the majority of problems can be solved directly on the phone.

1.  These warranty terms cover additional warranty rights and do not affect your statutory 

warranty rights. All our products are covered by a 2 year manufacturer warranty unless 
this product was registered within 28 days of purchase via www.yardforce.co.uk and 
therefore obtained an additional 12 month warranty.

2.  Claims must be accompanied by proof of purchase. This must be in the form of a Sales 

receipt or bank statement and must show that the product has been purchased within 
the warranty period as described under point 1, from the retailer that it was originally 
bought from. Please keep your receipt safe or staple it to the back of this manual for 
future reference.

3.  Our warranty covers problems caused by material or manufacturing defects, and will 

result in the repair of these defects or replacement of the device with a like for like or 
similar article.

4.  Our devices have not been designed for commercial, trade or industrial applications, any 

signs of use of the equipment in these application or equivalent activities, invalidates the 
warranty.

5.  The following are also excluded from our warranty:

A.  Faults due to accidents, customer misuse or unauthorized repairs
B.  Consumable Parts such as blades, quick release locks, extension cables, wheels, 

grass bags and other accessories that are compatible with the product.

C.  Failure due to lack of routine maintenance.
D.  Failure as a result of not using the equipment in accordance with the manual and 

safety instructions.

E.  The adjustment of cables, drives belts or recoil starters.

Warranty claims should be submitted before the end of the warranty period, see point 1, but
a paid service exists for repairs commissioned after this period. The original warranty period
remains applicable to the device even if repairs are carried out or parts are replaced.
In such cases, the work performed or parts fitted will not result in an extension of the warranty
period, and no new warranty will become active for the work performed or parts fitted.

If you have any problems or questions concerning your garden power tool, please contact our
after sales service at 01904 727513 or visit www.yardforce.co.uk.

STORING AND MAINTENANCE

Summary of Contents for Y2GMB41PC00

Page 1: ...GMB41PC00 PETROL LAWNMOWER 125cc 41cm Service centre SUMEC UK Unit A B Escrick Business Park Escrick York YO19 6FD Helpline 01904 727513 Email support yardforce co uk www yardforce co uk Original Operating Manual ...

Page 2: ...ation 12 Storing and Maintenance 17 Troubleshooting 22 Declaration of Conformity 23 Read this manual carefully prior to assembling and operating the 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 Y2GMB41PC00 Operating Manual ...

Page 3: ...essories E Manual WARNING If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this tool until the missing parts are replaced Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury NOTE Always recycle the packaging in accordance with local recycling schemes WARNING This item requires a two person lift to remove from the packaging Make sure that you have sufficient space to put the lawn...

Page 4: ...e using the lawnmower read the instruction manual carefully This particularly applies for the safety notes Failure to heed this instruction manual may result in severe injury or damage to the lawnmower The instruction manual is based on the standards and rules in force in the European Union Store the instruction manual for future use If you pass the lawnmower on to third parties please ensure to i...

Page 5: ...d do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away from the area of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until petrol vapours have dissipated replace all fuel tank and container caps securely Replace faulty silencers 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 ...

Page 6: ...mplete stop before refueling ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Dispose of soiled maintenance material and operating material at the appropriate collection point Recycle packaging material metal and plastics SAFETY INFORMATION Install the handle 1 Attach the lower handle onto the unit by using one bolt and one hand tension knob on each side see Fig 3 2 Install the upper handle onto the lower handle by using...

Page 7: ...ower 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 positions for the desired cutting height see fig 8 3 Return lever into securing plate NOTE Never use the lowest cutting height for the first cut of the season or in drought conditions Only about on...

Page 8: ...cap 3 Then 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 spilt oil 4 Align the ribs of the cap with the groove of the filler neck Then rotate 1 4 turn to secure it OPERATION Filling with engine fuel see Fig 10 Fig 10 OPERATION CAUTION ...

Page 9: ... fails to start after three pulls repeat the process Fig 12 1 2 OPERATION 3 Once the engine is running put the starter rope into the rope guide 4 Release the engine start stop lever it will return to its initial position the engine will automatically switches off Starting procedure quick guide 1 Press the primer bulb A 3 5 times 2 Start Stop Bar Activation 3 Pull cord handle Mowing WARNING Always ...

Page 10: ...ee of any residual grass 6 Remove any such residue 7 Check the underside of the lawnmower and the blade mount For this purpose tilt the lawnmower onto its left side opposite the oil filler neck Maintenance of the spark plug 1 Once the engine has cooled pull off the spark plug boot with a twist 2 Remove the spark plug using a spark plug wrench 3 Clean the spark plugh with a wire brush 4 Using a fee...

Page 11: ...ly tighten the bolt Do not over tighten The up turn of the blade must project into the motor compartment NOTE The blade carrier is designed to break under heavy blade impact to protect the machine if this happens also replace the blade carrier This can be purchased from www yardforce co uk If you are unsure about performing this operation call our helpline or go to an authorised dealer to change t...

Page 12: ... has been purchased within the warranty period as described under point 1 from the retailer that it was originally bought from Please keep your receipt safe or staple it to the back of this manual for future reference 3 Our warranty covers problems caused by material or manufacturing defects and will result in the repair of these defects or replacement of the device with a like for like or similar...

Page 13: ... that any improper repairs will also invalidate the warranty and additional costs may be incurred Use only genuine spare parts Only these spare parts are designed and suitable for the product The use of other spare parts not only voids the warranty you can also endanger yourself and your environment Fault malfunction Cause Remedy Loud while running machine vibrates heavily Screws are loose Check s...

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