Attaching The Motor Brake Bowden Cable To The Engine (Illustration H1 ); Handle Starter Assembly (Illustration L1 ); Attaching The Deflector (Illustration T1 ); Adjusting The Cutting Height (Illustration I ) - Sabo 52-S A Livret D'entretien

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Attaching the motor brake Bowden cable to the engine (Illustration H1 )

– Insert the elbow on the end throttle cable (1) from below, into and up to the bend of
the switching lever of the brake (2).
– Pull the moving part of the throttle cable (3) to the rear until the wire cable (4) can
be inserted from the side into the cut-out (5).
– Then slide the throttle cable (3) forwards until the snap-hook (6) engages in the
cut-out (5) of the throttle cable mount.
NOTE
After attachment of the engine-brake throttle cable, the braking function of the
safety control bar must be checked. As soon as the control bar is released, the
cutter bar must come to a standstill within three seconds. If this is not the case,
please consult your nearest authorised workshop.

Handle starter assembly (Illustration L1 )

– Remove the starter cable holder (1) from the tool bag.
– Unscrew the nut until the two halves can be pushed over the bar.
– There is a sticker (2) on the top bar showing the position of the starter cable
holder.
NOTE
For reasons of safety, the starter cable holder may only be fitted in the
prescribed position.
– Push the motor stop safety control bar (3) onto the top part of the bar (4) and hold
it tight, pull the starter cable (5) out and insert it into the starter cable holder.
– Fit the two halves (6) together, tighten the nut again. This prevents the starter
cable popping out.
The starter cable holder must be fitted / aligned in such a way that the starter cable
is freely accessible and does not rub against any other parts.

Attaching the deflector (Illustration T1 )

IMPORTANT
Using the device without the ejection flap can lead to injury from objects being
thrown upwards. Only operate the device with the ejection flap.
– Open the deflector attachment plate.
– Screw the deflector in the mower housing using the pre-fitted screws in the plate.
CAUTION
The deflector is under tension, be careful when opening it as otherwise fingers
can become crushed.

Adjusting the cutting height (Illustration I )

– Pull the lever (1) at each wheel towards the wheel and latch again after a lateral
move into the desired position.
– All four levers must be in the same position!
CAUTION
When setting the cutting height, hold the setting lever as depicted in the
illustration I . In this way, the hand is prevented from sliding off and getting
injured when setting.

9 BEFORE USING THE LAWNMOWER FOR THE FIRST TIME

Check all screw connections and the spark plug connector for a tight fit. Tighten the
screws if necessary! Attachment of the cutter bar must be checked in particular (refer
here to the chapter "Cutter bar care").
The blade attachment screw must always be tightened by an authorised workshop. If
the blade screw is too tight or too loose, the blade coupling and cutter bar can become
damaged or loose which can lead to serious injuries.
The lawn mower is equipped with a motor stop device.
Before using the equipment for the first time, make sure that the motor stop safety
control bar is working perfectly. When the control bar is released, the motor and cutter
bar must come to a standstill within three seconds.
After release, the bar must always return to the position shown in the "component
description" diagram.
If this is not the case, it must be checked immediately by an authorised workshop.
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Risk of injury!
If the blade run-on time is longer, stop using the equipment and take it to an authorised
workshop.
Measuring run-on time
After the engine has been started, the blade rotates and a wind-like noise can be heard.
The run-on time corresponds to the duration of the wind-like noise after the engine has
been stopped, it can be measured using a stopwatch.
Machine safety and protective devices must not be manipulated or disabled!
Make sure that all protective devices have been attached properly and are not
damaged.

Filling with oil (Illustration Y1 )

IMPORTANT
Avoid damage! Engine is delivered without oil. You must add oil before running
the engine.
Before starting the engine for the first time, use a funnel to fill motor oil (quantity and
quality see technical data) having unscrewed the dipstick in this opening first.
– Set the mower on level ground.
– Slowly fill oil through the filler neck. Do not overfill. After filling the oil, wait for about
one minute and then check the oil level.
Insert the dipstick and screw it tight.
– Check oil level
Remove the dipstick. Use a clean cloth to wipe off the dipstick, then insert it again
and screw tightly. Then pull the dipstick out again and read off the oil level. The oil
must be at the full mark at the top (arrow). Replenish oil if necessary. The oil level
must not be higher than the full mark, however.
Insert the dipstick again and tighten.
– After initial filling, remove the "NO OIL" sign from the top of the engine.

Filling with fuel

– Only fill the tank with fresh and clean unleaded standard petrol.
Fuel with up to 10% ethanol is acceptable.
– Unscrew tank cap.
– Fill tank with fuel using a funnel up to max. lower edge of filling nozzle.
– Replace tank cap and screw tight.

10 STARTING THE ENGINE (ILLUSTRATION D + E )

Only start the engine when standing behind of the mower. Never stand on ejection side!
Always place the mower on a level area which is not covered with high grass (if the
grass is too high it will block the cutter bar start-up and make starting the mower more
difficult). When the engine is started, the machine must not be tilted on end, if
necessary it must be tilted by pressing the guide bar down so that the cutting tool is
pointing in the direction away from the user, but only as far as absolutely necessary. As
long as the mower has not been lowered to the ground again, both your hands must be
on the top part of the bar.
CAUTION
Hold the starter cable handle firmly when starting. The handle may otherwise slip
out of your hand. Risk of injury!
IMPORTANT
The motor only operates when the safety control bracket is pressed against the
upper part of the handlebar. As soon as the safety control bracket is released,
this returns to its original position under spring force, the motor brake is
actuated, and the motor and blade come to stop within three seconds.
NOTE
This engine has a ReadyStart system: This system has a temperature-controlled
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automatic choke. The engine runs with optimum power at maximum speed, which is
required for a clean cutting pattern (engine speed = blade speed).
– Push and hold the safety control bar (1) on the top tube (2) D .
– Slowly pull the starter cable (3) until resistance is felt, then rapidly pull it out E –
the engine begins to run, slowly recoil the cable.
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