LawnMaster 460 Owner's Manual

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Owner’s Manual

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FOR MODELS

460

480

530

Contents

Before using your new Rotary Mower
read the Owner’s Manual carefully
until you completely understand and
can follow all warnings and safety
instructions before commissioning and
operating your mower.

For Your Records

The following information should be recorded as a

reference should you wish to contact your Service Agent

1 Contents
2 Safety Instructions

Preparation
Operation

4 Commissioning the Mower

Engine information

Assembling the catchers (460/09 Series & 480 model)

Handlebar folding instructions

Handlebar height adjustments

Mulch & Catch models

5 Operating the Mower

Starting the Mower COLD

Starting the Mower HOT

Stopping the engine

Throttle control lever

Zone start

Recoil start

Key start

Cutting height adjustment

Cutting blade adjustment

Grass catcher

Mulching models

Fitting and removing the mulcher plate

Self-propelled models

8 Maintenance

Engine

Check engine oil level

Clean the air filter

Check spark plug

Rotating screen

Throttle control & Self-Propelled control

Fasteners and linkages

Blade care

Change worn or damaged blades

Disc blade assembly

Blade replacement torque settings

Carburettor adjustment

9 Cleaning

Storage

Cleaning the mower body

Cleaning the catcher

Muffler

Cleaning under self-propelled drive cover

Storage

10 Troubleshooting
11 Warranty

Spare Parts

Key to Mower Symbols

MODEL

SERIAL No.

PURCHASE DATE

PURCHASE PRICE

OWNER’S NAME

RETAILER’S NAME

ADDRESS

Warning

Read instructions before starting operations

Be careful of object(s) thrown from the mower

Keep other people away from the danger zone

Disconnect spark plug before maintenance

Danger

– Keep hands and feet away from

cutting blades

Danger

–

Do not

touch hot surfaces

Be careful of hot surfaces

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Safety Instructions

1 Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the

controls and use of the equipment.

2 Know how to stop the lawnmower and disengage

the controls quickly in an emergency.

3 The operator or user is responsible for accidents or

hazards occurring to other people or property.

Safety

4 Never allow children or people unfamiliar with

these instructions to use the lawnmower.

5 Never operate the lawnmower while people or

animals are nearby.

6 While mowing, always wear substantial footwear

and long trousers. Do not operate the lawnmower
when barefoot or wearing open sandals.

7 Never operate the lawnmower with defective

guards, shields or without safety protection devices
in place and in good working order.

8 Do not operate the lawnmower in a confined

space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes
can collect.

9 Never cut grass while walking backwards.
10 Always wear suitable eye & ear protection when

operating the lawnmower.

11 Mow only in daylight hours or in good artificial

light.

12 Never lift or carry the lawnmower while the engine

is running.

13 Keep hands and feet well clear of rotating blades

and components.

14 Always stop the engine when you leave the

lawnmower unattended and when crossing roads,
pathways or gravel drives.

15 Never mow without the catcher or mulch plug

fitted or without the rear flap being in the

closed/down position.

Precautions must be taken to
avoid injury to the operator, or
any bystander…or damage to
your mower

Read this manual before using the
lawnmower. It is essential that
operators study it for their own
and others’ safety

This sign is used to indicate important information for
your safety and to prevent damage.

Preparation

16 Thoroughly inspect the area where the lawnmower

is to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires,
bones and any other foreign objects.

17 When mowing on slopes, only mow across the

face, never up and down. Exercise extreme caution
when changing direction. Do not attempt to mow
excessively steep gradients. A 15° incline is the
maximum recommended.

Operation

General

•

Check that the lawnmower is in good working
order before using.

•

Do not adjust throttle or governor settings,
as this will have a detrimental effect on the
mowers cutting ability and ultimately shorten
the lawnmower’s working life.

Lawnmower Body

•

Visually inspect to see that the cutting blade(s),
blade bolts and cutting disc are not worn or
damaged.

•

Regularly check that all nuts, bolts, linkages and
connections are tight and secure.

•

Repair or replace excessively worn or damaged
components with genuine Spare Parts only.

Fuel

•

Add fuel before you start mowing.

•

Refuel and lubricate outdoors only.

•

Only remove the fuel cap and add fuel while the
engine is stopped.

•

Thoroughly clean any fuel spillages before
starting the engine.

•

After refuelling or topping up with engine oil,
ensure that the filler caps are replaced securely.

•

Store fuel in a cool place away from direct
sunlight in a suitable container.

Engine, Drive & Blade

Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug
before attempting to:

Clean the mower.

Un-block the cutting mechanisms.

Carry out maintenance or repairs.

Inspect the mower if abnormal vibrations occur
or after striking a foreign object.

Your engine will run best on fresh, clean unleaded
petrol (91 octane). Use of unleaded fuel results in
fewer combustion deposits, burns cleaner and gives
longer valve life.
Do not over-fill the petrol tank to allow for fuel
expansion. It is recommended that approximately
5mm to 10mm of tank space is left for this.
When handling fuel:

•

Do not fill tank when the engine is running.

•

Do not smoke or expose naked flame.

•

Do fill the tank in open, well-ventilated area.

•

Do wipe away any spills.

•

Do move the mower away from any petrol fumes
before starting the engine.

Assembling the Catcher,

460/09 Series

Place the base of the

catcher onto a flat

surface, a bench

is ideal.

Tilting the top of the

catcher forward - ease

onto the base.

Locate the front

lugs and tilt

carefully

rearwards to

align the

remaining lugs.

Ensure both halves are

aligned and the lugs

engaged. Clamp

together the top

and bottom

halves (with

firm downward

hand pressure) to lock securely.

Open the carton and remove the lawnmower and
its accessories…and you will find:

•

1 x Rotary Mower.

•

1 x Grass catcher TOP

•

1 x Grass catcher BASE

•

1 x Mulch plug (if applicable)

•

1 x Owner’s manual

•

1 x Engine manufacturer’s Owner’s manual

Take precautions when doing this to ensure that you
do not put undue stress on your back when lifting
from the carton. It is recommended that two people
lift out the mower to prevent injury or use a suitable
hoist, if available.

Engine information

Refer to the separate Engine Manufacturer’s Owners’
Manual (supplied with every rotary mower) that
accompanies this booklet and carry out all of the safety
checks before proceeding with the commissioning of
the mower.

Before you use your lawnmower, every four stroke
will require approximately 600 ml of engine oil in the
sump. With the lawnmower in a level position,
1  Remove the oil dipstick.
2  Wipe the dipstick clean.
3  Fill to the full mark, pouring slowly - DO NOT

OVERFILL. Then screw the dipstick securely back
into place.

Note

that if the engine is overfilled, it will smoke

excessively or appear to be seized.

Commissioning the Mower

Engines fitted to rotary mowers
are shipped without oil. Check the
Engine Manufacturer’s manual for
oil grade details.

Petrol vapour is highly flammable.
Handle with extreme care.
Store in approved containers.

Handlebar folding instructions

The handlebar assembly is supplied in the
storage position for packaging purposes.
The folding handle system allows for
compact storage when not in use.

•

Unfold the handle by lifting and

turning it to its ‘mowing’ position.

•

Lock the handlebar in this

position by activating the locking

lever before operating the

mower. The locking lever

can be locked in place at

any point throughout its

360-degree movement.

•

On models fitted with the ‘zone start’ facility, pull
the engine starter cord out carefully so that there

is sufficient length to extend the handle fully
without stretching the cord.

To change the handlebars back to the storage position,
simply loosen the handle locking lever and rotate the
upper handlebar forward over the mower body.

Assembling the Catcher 480 Model

You will need a #6 Pozi Screwdriver

Place the base of the catcher onto a low flat surface.

Take the top half of the

catcher and place it on

top of the base, lining

up the screw bosses

at the front of the

catcher.

Working from the front, insert

each of the screws into the

openings on the top of the

catcher.

Using one hand,

line the screw

bosses up on

the inside of

the catcher. Tighten the screw, using the
screwdriver.

Pushing from the inside, move the grill into place on

both sides.

The grill should snap into place interlocking along
the bottom edge.

Assembly

Always wait until the engine has
stopped and the blade has stopped
rotating before fitting or removing
the mulcher plug.

The mulching lawnmowers have been provided with a
mulch plug. Removing the mulch plug from the mower
and fitting the catcher converts the mulching mower to
a catching model and vice versa.

Handlebar height adjustment

The height of the handlebar can be adjusted to
various heights. Lift the grass flap and secure it in the
open position, loosen the four bolts two on each side
connecting the handle to the mower.

•

The handle can now be adjusted to the correct
height by moving it.

•

Hold the handle in place and tighten the bolts to
secure the handle in its new position.

Mulch & Catch models

The

run

position has a detented position for working (or

governed) speed and a graduated quadrant slide allows
for selected slower running speeds.

Note

that the engine speed dictates the speed and

operation of the cutting system.

Zone Start

Note that as soon as the engine is cranked the cutting
blades rotate immediately. Models fitted with Zone Start
allow effortless, trouble free, ‘at the handle’ starting
while keeping feet and hands away from the cutting
mechanism and danger zones. To start simply pull
the zone start handle firmly as you push the mower
handlebar away.

Recoil start

Refer to the Engine Manufacturer’s owners’ handbook
for details.

Key start

Refer to the Engine Manufacturer’s owners’ handbook
for details.

Cutting height adjustment

The single lever
height adjustment
makes for easy change
from one height setting to
another. There are ten
cutting heights available
(from 10mm-65mm) and
the most suitable height
should be selected that best suits the grass
and weather conditions. To adjust the height of cut
setting, follow the steps below.

•

Grip the height adjustment lever by the black knob.

•

Apply an outward force to the lever to disengage it
from the quadrant rack setting.

•

Holding the lever out, move the lever up or down
the quadrant rack to the desired height of cut.

•

Engage the lever into the quadrant rack by releasing
the outward force.

Note

when using a mulching mower,

using the higher height settings
will give the best mulching
performance. On
some models there
are two holes in
the axle bell cranks
on the left hand side of
the mower. The correct setting for the connecting rod
link is to have the rear of the link in the top hole and the
front of the link in the lower hole.

Operating

Starting the Mower COLD

Open the fuel shut off valve (where fitted).
Move the throttle control to choke / start position.
For lawnmowers fitted with non-choke engines, the
primer bulb must be firmly pressed three to four times
after the throttle control lever has been moved to the
run position.
1 Grasp the starter grip and pull slowly until

resistance is felt and then pull the starter cord with
a rapid, smooth movement to start the engine. Do
not allow the cord to snap back.

2 For models without a ‘zone start’ feature, place

your foot against the mower body then grasp the
starter grip.

3 Repeat the starting procedure above if necessary.
4 When the engine starts, move the throttle to the

run

position and to the speed desired.

5 In the case of flooding occurring, move the throttle

to the

stop

position, pull the starter cord 5 - 6

times, then move the throttle lever to the choke
/ start or

run

position and pull the starter cord as

above.

Starting the Mower HOT

Follow the above #1 to #5 steps for restarting after
emptying catcher or short rest periods. A warm engine
will usually start in the

idle

position. However, if it fails

to start, follow the cold start procedure.

Stopping the engine

To stop the engine, move the throttle control to the

stop

position. Turn the fuel shut-off valve (where

fitted) to the close / off position when the mower
is not in operation to prevent fuel leakage from the
carburettor.

Throttle control lever

The throttle control lever is located on the
right hand side of the handle.
The throttle lever is moved fully
forward into the detented choke / start
position to start a cold engine.

Never start or run the engine
indoors or in poorly ventilated
areas. Engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide gas which can

be fatal. Keep hands, feet and
clothing away from moving parts.

Operating

Cutting blade adjustment

It is essential that the relationship between the blade(s)
and mower body is kept in good adjustment and that
cutting edges are kept sharp to ensure good cutting
performance, minimum power consumption and
prolonged life for the cutting edges. Carry out the
following procedures before commencing work and
re-check the settings every 2 to 3 hours of mowing or
when the cutting performance is noticeably reduced.
During mowing, the blade tips can move relatively
to the mower body through normal work or by
hitting obstructions. Check that the cutting blade(s)
is correctly set to the mower body by measuring the
distance between the blades and the lawnmower
skirt, vertically. This distance should nominally be 3
mm. Disconnect the spark plug cable and carefully
rotate the blade by hand and check that the distance
is nominally correct all around the mower body. If
adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows:

•

Remove the
spark plug
cable from the
spark plug.

•

Rotate the
blade(s)
manually until
it is accessible
from the rear flap area.

•

Using a crescent spanner on the end of the blade,
apply an upward or downward force to correct the
distance.

•

Re-check each blade and make marginal
adjustments as necessary.

•

Re-fit the spark plug cable.

If it is impossible to obtain a good clean cut, it may
be necessary to take the mower to your local Service
Agent to have a new set of blades fitted.

Grass catcher

Your rotary lawnmower can be operated with the grass
catcher fitted, or removed as a utility mower.

Always disconnect the spark plug
lead when adjusting the blade, to
prevent accidental engine start.

Recommended check dimension 3mm inside mower body

Always shut off the engine and
ensure it has stopped before fitting
and removing the grass catcher or
raising the rear flap

Note that if the lawnmower is used with the catcher
removed, the rear flap must be fitted and located in
the down / closed position. To fit the grass catcher,
stop the engine and position the catcher on the
ground behind the mower. Raise the rear flap and lift
the catcher into position ensuring the catcher tongue
is located over the rear axle. Slide the catcher forward
and upward; lower the flap so that the lugs on the flap
locate into the square holes on top of the catcher. Your
catcher is now attached.
To remove the grass catcher, stop the engine, hold the
catcher by its top handle and raise the rear flap. Lift
the grass catcher up and away from the lawnmower
and return the grass flap to its down / closed position.
Avoid leaving the catcher in direct sunlight when not in
use. The catcher will not deteriorate if stored wet but
prolonged exposure to sunlight can cause premature
UV breakdown. Dust and clippings will build up inside
the catcher and on its venting screen, particularly
during wet weather mowing. This debris will impede
the function of the catcher so it should be removed by
hosing out with water when necessary.

Mulching models

Mulch mowing is recommended at the higher end
of the height of cut settings to allow a good even
cut and distribution of clippings through the lawn.
Mulch mowing involves different mowing practices
to conventional mowing and here are a few helpful
guidelines to provide the best results with your
mulching mower.

•

Avoid mulching the lawn in wet conditions. Wet
grass will build up on the inside of the body, fall off
in clumps and not spread evenly into the lawn. The
best time to mulch is in the late afternoon or early
evening. By this time the grass is usually dry and
the sensitive, newly cut grass is not exposed to the
direct sunlight.

Always wait until the engine has
stopped and the blade has stopped
rotating before fitting or removing
the mulcher plug.

Top 1/3 of height

or 25mm max

Operating

•

Limit your ground speed to suit the conditions and
to obtain the best finish and distribution. The slower
the forward speed the better the finish.

•

Do not try to mulch on a low cutting height setting.
Remember the maximum cut should be 25 mm off
the top of the grass or one third of the grass height,
whichever is the lesser amount.

•

Always mulch at maximum throttle setting. When
engine speed is reduced or the workload is too
much, the blades will not mulch the grass efficiently
resulting in a poor quality finish.

•

Keep the blades sharp for optimum mulching
performance and to reduce engine power loss and
speed.

•

Keep the underside of the lawnmower body clean
so that the airflow is not restricted. All rotary
lawnmowers are fitted with a convenient wash
nozzle for this purpose.

•

If a trail of grass is visible, raise the cutting height of
the mower.

•

If the conditions for mulching are not ideal and / or
there are trails of clippings visible after cutting, there
are several steps that you can take. Convert your
lawnmower back to catcher mode to remove some
of the matted grass, re-mow over the clippings,
raise the height of cut or rake up the clippings after
mowing.

•

It is recommended to vary the direction of mowing
from week to week to prevent matting of the grass.
One-week mow east to west, the next mow north
to south.

•

You may notice excess clippings being dropped
during turning; these areas should be re-mown at
the end to distribute properly.

Fitting & removing the mulcher plug

FITTING THE PLUG

•

Stop the engine.

•

Make sure the discharge chute and underside of the
mower body is clean.

•

Lift the rear flap

of the lawnmower

and remove the

catcher, if fitted.

•

Grasp the mulcher plug

by its handle and insert

into the rear of the

lawnmower ensuring

it is positioned correctly.

•

Guide the mulcher plug in over the rear axle and
crossbar and then

clip into position.

•

Lower the rear

flap and clip over the

protruding section of

the mulcher plug.

•

The lawnmower is now

ready to use as a mulcher model.

REMOVING THE PLUG

•

Stop the engine.

•

Press down on the handle of the mulcher plug and
lift the rear flap of the lawnmower.

•

Grasp the mulcher plug by its handle and lift clear
of the rear axle of the lawnmower.

•

Guide the mulcher plug out over the rear axle of
the lawnmower.

•

Lower the rear flap or fit the catcher as required.

Clean the underside of the mower body and mulcher
plug as necessary.

Self-propelled models

DRIVE LEVER
To engage

drive

, squeeze

the levers toward the
handle and hold
against the main
handle. To disengage
drive, release the drive
levers.

CHANGING SPEED 530 MODEL
This lawnmower is equipped with a three speed
transmission. To change speeds, move the speed
selection lever mounted on the left handlebar. Select ...

slow speed

intermediate speed

, and

fast speed

Change speeds with the engine running. Speeds may
be changed with the mower stationary or moving.

IMPORTANT

TO PREVENT DAMAGE Regular

maintenance is essential for the continued safe
operation of the machine. Correct servicing will
prolong the working life of the machine and safeguard
the Warranty. Always fit genuine Service Parts as these
are accurately matched to the required duty.

Maintenance

Check engine oil level

Periodically the oil level should be checked to ensure
it is correct. Engine oil also requires changing after
the initial first five hours of use, and then every 50
hours of normal use and 25 hours of heavy use
thereafter. With the mower in a level position,
1.  Remove the oil dipstick.
2.  Wipe the dipstick clean replace and remove.
3.  If the engine oil level is below the minimum

mark on the dipstick, top up with the correct
grade of engine oil to the full mark on the
dipstick.

DO NOT OVER FILL

. Then screw the

dipstick securely back into place.

Note

that if the engine is overfilled, it will smoke

excessively or appear to be seized.

Clean the air filter

Remove and clean the air filter cartridge at three
monthly intervals or every 25 hours of normal
use. The air filter cartridge may require servicing
more often under dusty operating conditions. To
service the air filter cartridge, follow the procedures
detailed in the engine manual.

Check spark plug

Clean and reset the spark plug gap every 25 hours
of operation. Remember, in small engines, difficult
starting and
erratic
running is
most often
attributable
to a dirty, oily or carbonated spark plug. Do not file
or sand blast the spark plug electrode but clean

Rotary mower (running) engines
can seize without sufficient oil

Rotating screen

Through prolonged operation, the rotating screen
may become clogged with grass and debris. Clean
the screen in line with the engine manufacturer’s
recommendations to avoid over heating and possible
engine damage.

Throttle control & Self Propelled

control

Lubricate the cable every 25 hours of mowing by
applying a light oil to the top of the inner wire and
allowing it to gravity drain down the inside. The
throttle control lever quadrant should have medium
grease smeared over it to protect it from corrosion and
to give a smooth operation.

Fasteners and linkages

Check that all nuts, bolts, pins and linkages are
secured correctly in place and are in good condition.

Blade care

Check the condition of the blades, bolts and cutter
assembly regularly. Remember that badly worn blades
will affect grass cutting, catcher fill and cause excessive
mower vibration.

Change worn or damaged blades

To maintain balance, always fit a complete set of
blades and fasteners. To replace the blades, proceed as
follows:
1 Set the lawnmower to highest cutting height.
2 Lift the rear flap and prop open to allow access to

the blade area.

3 Remove each blade, blade retaining bolt, nut,

washer and discard.

4 Fit the new blades, blade bolts, washer and nuts.
5 Torque the blade nuts (20 Nm) and check each

blade is free to move after tightening.

6 Remove the prop from the rear flap and replace

the spark plug cable.

It is recommended that you use an authorised Service
Agent for any replacement, sharpening or balancing
blade work.

Always disconnect the spark plug
lead when working on the disc
blade assembly. This will prevent
accidental engine start.

Engine

Refer to the manufacturer’s operator owner manual for
engine maintenance information.

by scraping or wire brushing, then cleaning with a
commercial solvent. Clean and reset the spark plug gap
at 0.7 - 0.8mm (0.030”) every 100 hours of operation.
Always fit the recommended spark plug.

IF THE DISC IS DAMAGED, REPLACE AS FOLLOWS

1 Tip the lawnmower with its spark plug upward -

refer to engine manual.

2 Remove the centre bolt; pull the disc blade

assembly off the three locating pins on the boss.

3 Assemble in reverse order and torque to 50 Nm.

BAR BLADE ASSEMBLY

1 Tip the lawnmower with its spark plug upward -

refer to engine manual.

2 Remove the centre bolt and spring washer; pull

the blade and carrier off the engine shaft.

3 Either sharpen and balance the old blade or fit a

new one.

4 Grease the engine shaft; assemble in reverse order

ensuring the drive key is located correctly.

5 Torque the centre bolt to 50 Nm.

Blade replacement torque settings

Centre Bolt 50 Nm
Flail Blade Bolts
20 Nm (free to move)

Carburettor adjustment

Check your engine manufacturer’s Maintenance
Instructions when carburettor adjustment is required
to compensate for changes in fuel, temperature,
altitude or load.

Maintenance

Cleaning

Storage

Cleaning the mower body

There is a direct relationship between the lawnmower’s
life and the care and attention given to the
lawnmower, both during and after operation. After
use it is important that the lawnmower is thoroughly
cleaned down and inspected so that it will be in good
working order the next time it is required. Disconnect
the spark plug lead and thoroughly clean the engine,
underside of the chassis, wheels and grass catcher.
Your rotary lawnmower features a wash nozzle for
easy cleaning of the underside of the body. Simply
run the lawnmower at a moderate speed, place a
garden hose into the wash nozzle and turn on the
water supply for two to three minutes. The action of
the rotating blade system will dislodge most grass and
debris build up.

Cleaning the catcher

Simply hose out the catcher and screen after each use
to ensure maximum mower performance and catcher
fill.

Muffler

Always clean around the muffler area regularly to
reduce the risk of fire and damaging the mower. Brush
the grass, dirt or combustible debris from the muffler.

Do not use a water hose around
the engine. It may contaminate fuel
or enter ignition system & result in
poor running & starting problems.

Care should be taken when
cleaning around the muffler.
Ensure that the muffler is cool
enough to touch before cleaning.

Disc blade assembly

Cleaning

Storage

Cleaning under the self-propelled

drive cover

The area under the drive assembly guard should be
cleaned out on a regular basis.

•

The drive assembly cover should be removed and
the area cleaned out of any debris.

•

Under normal use we recommend doing this once
per month.

Storage

After each mowing season or if the lawnmower
is not going to be used for 30 days or more, it is
recommended that:
1 The engine oil should be changed.
2 All fuel should be removed.
Run the engine until it is warm and drain the engine oil
and refill with the correct grade to the required level.
The fuel shut off valve should be closed off (where
fitted) then remove all fuel from the carburettor, fuel
line and tank to prevent the formation of gum like
deposits. The lawnmower should then be started up
and run until all of the fuel left in the system is used.
Remove the spark plug and pour 15 cc of engine oil
into the cylinder, crank slowly to distribute the oil and
replace the spark plug. Store the lawnmower in a clean
dry area away from direct sunlight, as this will have an
aging effect on the plastic catcher assembly and other
plastic component.
Always store the mower on a flat, level surface.

The engine does not start, runs

erratically or experiences power loss

The engine skips at high speed

The engine idles poorly

The engine overheats

Excessive vibration and/or noise

Oil leaks from muffler or air filter

TroubleShooting

POSSIBLE CAUSE

• Throttle not in choke/

start position.

• Fuel tank empty or fuel

shut off valve closed.

• Air filter element is

dirty.

• Spark plug loose.

• Spark plug cable

disconnected.

• Defective spark plug.

• Spark plug gap

incorrect.

• Carburettor is flooded

with fuel.

• Dirt, water or stale fuel

in the tank.

• Vent hole in the filler

cap is blocked.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

• Spark plug gap too

small.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

• Blocked engine cooling

fins and air passages.

• Air filter element is

dirty.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

• Cooling airflow

restricted.

• Incorrect spark plug

fitted.

• Low engine oil level.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

• Cutting assembly is

loose.

• Cutting assembly is

unbalanced.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

• Mower tipped up or

handled incorrectly.

REMEDY

• Move throttle to

choke/start position.

Pump primer more.

• Fill tank with

recommended fuel

grade and open fuel

shut-off valve.

• Service or replace air

filter.

• Tighten spark plug.

• Re-fit cable to spark

plug.

• Replace damaged

spark plug.

• Replace damaged

spark plug/refer to

engine manual.

• Move throttle to STOP

position, pull the

starter cord 5-6 times,

move the throttle to

RUN and start engine.

• Drain and clean fuel

tank. Refill with clean,

fresh fuel before

starting.

• Clean or replace the

filler cap.

REMEDY

• Refer to engine

manual.

REMEDY

• Remove debris from

around the engine.

• Service or replace the

air filter.

REMEDY

• Remove debris from

around the engine.

• Refer to the engine

manual.

• Check oil level and top

up if necessary.

REMEDY

• Refer to blade care/

changing blades.

• Refer to blade care/

changing blades.

REMEDY

• Check oil level, air

filter & spark plug and

correct as necessary.

If fault persists, consult your authorised Service Agent

Warranty

The seller warrants this rotary lawnmower to be free
from defects in material and workmanship.
Subject to the following conditions, the rotary
lawnmower comes complete with a four-year
comprehensive parts and labour warranty; with
the exception of domestic mowers being used for
commercial, institutional, industrial, rental or income
producing purposes which are limited to 90 days of
warranty. Additionally, the rotary lawnmowers come
with a lifetime warranty on the alloy chassis only.
1 This warranty does not include the engine and

batteries (if fitted), which are covered by separate
manufacturers warranties.

2 This warranty excludes normal wear and tear,

misuse, neglect, accidental damage or defects
arising from failure to comply with the instructions
as outlined in this Owners Manual. Wearing parts
such as blades, blade bolts, belts and spark plugs,
which can be subjected, to use beyond their normal
working capacity are also excluded.

3 This warranty is void if parts other than genuine

spare parts have been used or if repairs have been
carried out by other than authorized Service Agents.

4 This warranty does not cover the costs of

transportation of any part(s) but does cover the
labour / part costs incurred in repairing or replacing
any defective part(s).

5 The seller reserves the right to inspect any faulty

part(s) in order to determine the validity of the
warranty claim or for any other reason.

6 The seller has no liability for any incidental,

consequential or special damages and / or expenses
resulting from any defect in their product.

These conditions do not affect the purchasers’ statutory
rights under the laws of the place, state or country of
purchase. If warranty service is required, contact your
nearest authorised Service Agent.

Warranty

Spare Parts

Use only genuine LawnMaster spare
parts to ensure safety/performance.
Substitute parts can be dangerous
and will invalidate the warranty.

Spare Parts

When ordering spare parts, please give the following
information:
•  PART NUMBER.
•  DESCRIPTION AND QUANTITY REQUIRED.
•  MACHINE TYPE/MODEL
•   BATCH AND SERIAL NUMBER.

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