– Slacken nut 28, turn adjuster 29 a few turns
anti-clockwise.
– Retighten nut 28.
When correctly adjusted, drive to the rear roller
is engaged when the drive control lever
squeezed against the handle top
gaged when released.
Engine Maintenance
Changing oil:
Change the oil after 8 hours of use. The oil
should then be changed every 50 hours or at
the end of each season before storage, which-
ever is sooner.
(See engine manual for details.)
Note: It is important that you use the recom-
mended oil to avoid damage to your engine.
Cleaning Air filter (See engine manual for de-
tails).
General maintenance and Adjustments (See
engine manual for details).
The following table gives checks and actions that you can perform if your machine does not operate
correctly. If these do not identify/remedy the problem, contact your service agent.
Warning: Switch off, remove spark plug cap before investigating fault.
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Mower leaves a ragged
finish
Engine will not start
Engine stops
Engine does not stop
Cutting cylinder does not
rotate
Land drive does not
engage
Excessive vibration/noise
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Fault Finding
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Cylinder not correctly adjusted
Engine is flooded
Spark plug lead not connected
Spark plug dirty
No oil
No petrol
Engine speed too low for co nditions
Cutting cylinder obstructed
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Incorrect adjustment/cable damaged
Blade(s) or/and cylinder bearing damaged
Engine fault
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Accessories
1 litre SAE 10W-30 API SF Oi l..............F016 S10258
Winter Storage/Storage over 30 days
Regular maintenance at the recommended
service intervals, replacing worn or damaged
parts as necessary and having the mower serv-
iced by a Turfmech Ltd Approved Service Agent
before
winter
storage will maximize the
life and reliability of the mower. Observe the fol-
lowing before storage:
1. Clean the mower down thoroughly. Remove
any grass debris especially around the en-
gine cooling fins (also see engine manual).
2. Check the cutting action (see "Adjusting the
Blades") and lightly oil the cutting edges.
3. Check that all nuts and bolts are tight.
4. Drain off any fuel in the petrol tank, see en-
gine manual.
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Adjust the cylinder
Leave for 10 – 15 minutes
Reconnect
See engine maintenance manual
Add oil
Refill tank
Move throttle
Turn off engine and clear
obstruction
Throttle cable not correctly
adjusted. Stop engine by removing
spark plug lead and refer to the
engine maintenance manual.
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TURFMECH Approved
Service Agent
Contact a TURFMECH Approved
Service Agent
Contact a TURFMECH Approved
Service Agent
See engine maintenance manual