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▪ Attach the side discharge channel in place, in the hooks provided for this purpose..
▪ Release the flap so it presses the side discharge channel against the deck.
9.2.3 Mowing with the grass catch bag
WARNING: only with a stopped motor and standstill cutter.
For mowing with the grass catch bag, remove the mulching wedge and discharge channel for
side discharge and mount the grass catch bag.
Removing the mulching wedge.
▪ Lift rear cover and remove the mulching wedge.
Removing the discharge guide for side discharge:
▪ Lift sideward flap and remove discharge channel.
▪ The sideward flap automatically closes the discharge opening on the housing by mean of
spring force.
▪ Regularly clean the sideward flap and discharge opening form grass rest and stuck dirt.
Mount the grass catch bag:
▪ To fit: raise the rear cover and hitch the grass catch bag on rear of mower.
▪ To remove: grasp and lift the rear cover, remove the grass catch bag.
9.2.4 Operating without a grass collecting box
You can operate the lawnmower without grass catch bag nor mulching plug. You must
nevertheless always ensure that the rear flap / deflector is always folded against the deck.
9.2.5 Edge cutting (Fig. 8)
Lawn mower is designed so that the diameter of the deck lies outside the line of wheels. In this
way you can cut the edges very easily.
10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
10.1 Before starting
This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine.
10.1.1 Add oil
Before each subsequent use the oil level must be check and if necessary topped up with
500ml SAE30 engine oil.
CAUTION: DO NOT overfill engine with oil, or it will smoke heavily from the
muffler on start-up.
▪ Be sure lawnmower is level.
▪ Remove oil dipstick from oil fill spout.
▪ Wipe the oil dipstick clean; refit and tighten the oil tank cap and then remove it again. The
oil level must be within the marking and should be clear with gold colour.
▪ Refill if the oil level is too low.
IMPORTANT:
▪ Check oil level before each use. Add oil if needed. Fill to full line on dipstick.
▪ Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or each season. You may need to
change the oil more often under dusty, dirty conditions.
