Chipper Mowers; After Mowing; Blades - Masport 573150 Manuel D'utilisation

WARNING
Never use the 'Smart Chute' on the catcher with
its door open. This could cause damage or injury
to property or bystanders.
FITTING THE MULCHING
BLOCK TO THE MOWER
1. Stop the engine
2. Make sure the discharge chute and the
underside of the mower are clean. See

AFTER MOWING.

3. Raise the flap, and using the hand hold
on the mulching block, insert the mulching
block, the angled section to the mower's
right, into the discharge chute.
In the case of "open-back" mowers, make sure
that the back of the block is sitting on the rear
axle before lowering the flap. When fitting the
block into a mower with a grass discharge chute,
ensure that the lug at the left side of its base
is slipped into the notch at the bottom rear of
the chute sidewall before lowering the flap. See
'Mowing Advice' for mulching tips.

CHIPPER MOWERS

When using the chipper tube place the mower
on a level area where marking by rotating chip-
pings won't matter. Before starting the mower fit
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the catcher and set the cut height to its lowest
setting. Check that the chipper feed tube is clear
and the feed intake flap is in good order.
WARNING
Check frequently that the blade is sharp and the
retaining screws are tight.
Branches up to 35mm can be chipped using
the chipper tube. Only green timber should be
chipped. DO NOT chip hard or dry wood. Hard
and/or dry woods can be place unreasonable
loading on the machine causing damage. Check
that there are no nails or foreign objects in the
material being chipped.
WARNING
Always stop the engine before attempting to
clear any obstruction from under the mower or in
the chipper tube.
Slowly feed material into the intake tube. Sturdy
gloves, footwear, ear and eye protection should
be worn. Empty the catcher frequently to avoid
building up chippings inside the mower housing.
Clear debris away from around the engine fre-
quently to prevent any restriction with cooling air
flow and prevent the risk of fire. Stop the engine
before removing the catcher.
AFTER MOWING
CLEANING
MODELS WITH A CYCLOWASH FITTING.
Stop the engine and remove the catcher. Attach
a garden hose fitting to the cylcowash fitting and
start the engine. Allow a good flow of water to
run for 2-3 minutes. Stop the engine and remove
the hose. Hose the Catcher.
MODELS WITHOUT A CYCLOWASH FITTING.
Stop the engine and remove the catcher. Start
the engine. Keeping well clear of mowing parts,
apply a garden hose to the Wash port with a
good flow of water for 2-3 minutes. Hose the
catcher.
Cyclowash Fitting
MODELS WITHOUT A CYCLOWASH PORT.
Stop the engine, when the blade has stopped,
disconnect the spark plug wire. Remove the
catcher and tip the mower in accordance with
the engine instruction book maintenance section
(spark plug uppermost). Hose the underside of
the mower clean. Hose the catcher.
CAUTION
DO NOT HOSE THE ENGINE, as water can
damage the air cleaner and the ignition system.
REFER TO ENGINE INSTRUCTION BOOK
MAINTENANCE SECTION BEFORE TILTING
MOWER. STORE YOUR MOWER ON ITS
WHEELS, not its side.

BLADES

DAMAGED BLADES AND WORN BOLTS ARE
MAJOR HAZARDS.
Check the blade mounting bolts at frequent
intervals for proper tightness.
Check the blade condition frequently, particu-
larly if the mower has hit a foreign object or is
vibrating. Sub-standard cutting and catching will
result from a neglected blade. Your Authorised
Dealer will be happy to sharpen or replace
blades as necessary, or if you prefer, supply the
parts you will need to do the job yourself.
CAUTION
ALWAYS USE GENUINE ORIGINAL EQUIP-
MENT PARTS TO ENSURE SAFETY AND
PROPER PERFORMANCE. Substitute parts can
be disappointing and dangerous.
BLADE SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS.
BAR AND DISC BLADES.
1. Remove the spark plug lead and position it
to prevent accidental contact with the spark
plug.
2. Tilt the mower upright - refer to mainte-
nance section of the engine instruction
book before tilting the mower. Keep the
spark plug uppermost.
3. BAR BLADES. Remove the central bolt
and spring washer.
4. Remove the stepped washer and then the
blade. Either sharpen and balance the old
blade, or fit a new one. Assemble in the
reverse order, taking care to engage the
stepped washer in the hole in the blade.
QUICK CUT BLADE/QUADCUT
Follow steps 1 and 2 above. The cutting tips can
be removed and replaced by removing the blade
carrier from the mower. Note the component
positions when dismantling. When refitting the
blade carrier ensure the slots fit properly over
the lugs and the drive plate, and replace the
mounting bolts if they show signs of wear.
Quick Cut Blade
BLADE.
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