Operating Instruction – Lawnmower with IC engine
Information for units
corresponding with Fig. 6C
The unit can be switched on/off
with the left or the right lever or
even with both levers together.
Note
When the unit is pulled back, there
may be increased resistance on the
back wheels on account of the
design. This is not a fault with the
appliance but occurs for technical
reasons.
Remedy (depending on model):
Without pulling the drive handle,
push appliance forwards a little,
then backwards.
Changing drive speed of the
wheel drive
(depending on model)
Caution
Damage to the lawn mower
Make adjustments when the engine
is running only.
Model 6D, E
Select from the different speeds
using the small lever (1/min./
and 4/max./
).
Fig. 6F, G
Select from the different speeds
using the lever (1/min./
4/max./
).
Note
For technical reasons the speed
may be difficult to change when the
appliance is at a standstill.
Remedy: Pull drive bar and select
speed setting.
Detaching and emptying the
grass sack
(for appliances with grass catchers)
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If cut grass is left lying on the
ground or if the level indicator
(optional, Fig. 12) indicates that the
basket is full:
Release safety hoop and wait
until the engine stops.
Lift the deflector flap and unhook
the grass sack.
Empty out the contents.
Working without the grass sack
Whenever you detach the grass
sack, the deflector flap drops down.
When working without a grass
catcher, the mowed grass is
ejected directly downwards.
Retrofitting for mulching
(for appliances with optional
mulcher)
Appliances with rear discharge:
Fig. 8A
Lift the ejection flap.
Remove the grass catcher.
Insert mulch key
(depending on model).
Lower the ejection flap.
Note
Models with integrated mulching
function do not require a separate
mulch key – a specially shaped rear
flap assumes this function (fig. 8B).
Appliances with side discharge:
Fig. 9
Attach impact protection/mulch
lock instead of the side discharge
(Fig. 9A)
or
Remove side discharge – impact
protection/mulch lock closes
automatically (Fig. 9B).
and
Changing appliances over to
side discharge
(depending on model)
If fitted:
Remove grass catcher and lower
the rear discharge flap.
Lift impact protection/mulch lock
and attach side discharge
(Fig. 9C).
After finishing work
Remove the ignition key (if used).
Wait until all moving parts have
come to a complete stop and
the engine has cooled down.
Turn off the fuel tap (if fitted – see
engine manual).
Disconnect the spark plug
terminal on the engine.
Empty grass catcher.
For appliances with electric starter:
Recharge accumulator for
10 hours.
Note
Leave engine to cool down before
placing the mower in an enclosed
space.
Tips on lawn care
Here are some tips to help you
keep your lawn looking healthy and
ensure uniform growth.
Mowing
A lawn is made up of various
different types of grass. If you mow
your lawn frequently, those types of
grass which form strong roots and
a firm turf surface will grow better.
If you only rarely cut the grass, you
will encourage the development of
high-growing types of grass and
other weeds, such as clover and
daisies.
The normal height of a lawn is
approx. 4–5 cm. Only 1/3 of the
total height should be mown;
therefore cut 7–8 cm long grass to
normal height.
Preferably do not cut the lawn
shorter than 4 cm, otherwise the
turf will be damaged in a dry period.
If the grass has grown particularly
high (e.g. during a holiday period),
cut it back to its normal height in
stages.
When mowing, always overlap the
mown swaths slightly.
Mulching (using the
accessories)
During mowing the grass is cut into
small pieces (approx. 1 cm) and is
left on the ground. A lot of the
nutrients in the cut grass are
retained for the benefit of the lawn.
For the best possible result the
grass must always be kept short,
see also section "Mowing".
Observe the following mulching
instructions:
– Do not mow wet grass.
– Never mow more than 2 cm.
– Drive slowly.
– Use the maximum engine speed.
– Regularly clean the cutter deck.
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