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- Set max. motor speed
- Only move at working pace
- Regularly clean mulching wedge, housing inner side 

and mowing blade

Starting Operation 

ONE: Retrofitting for mulching mower

WARNING:

 Only with a stopped motor and 

standstill cutter.
1. Raise the rear cover and remove the grass catch bag.
2. Push the mulching wedge into the deck. Lock the 

mulching wedge with the button into the opening on 
the deck. 

(Fig. 6A/Fig. 6B)

3. Lower the rear cover again.

TWO: Resetting for side-discharge mowing

Only when motor and cutting are at standstill!

1. Lift the rear cover and remove the grass catch bag.
2. Mount the discharge channel.
3. Lift sideward flap for side discharge. 

(Fig. 7A)

4. Mount the discharge guide for side discharge on the 

support pin of the sideward flap. 

(Fig. 7A)

5. Lower the sideward flap- the flap lies on the discharge 

channel. 

(Fig. 7B)

THREE: Mowing with the grass catch bag

1. For mowing with the grass catch bag, remove the 

mulching wedge and discharge channel for side 
discharge and mount the grass catch bag.

2. Removing the mulching wedge.

- Lift rear cover and remove the mulching wedge. 

WARNING:

 Only with a stopped motor and 

standstill cutter.
3. Life sideward flap and remove discharge channel.

- Removing the discharge channel for side discharge.
- The sideward flap automatically closes the 

discharge opening on the housing by mean of spring 
force.

- Regularly clean the sideward flap and discharge 

opening form grass rest and stuck dirt.

WARNING:

 Only with a stopped motor and 

standstill cutter.

7. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

7-1 BEFORE STARTING

Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in 
the separate engine manual packed in your mower. Read 
instructions carefully.

WARNING:

 Petrol is highly flammable.

Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this 
purpose.
Refuel outdoors only, before starting the engine and do 
not smoke while refueling or handling fuel.

Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add petrol while 
the engine is running or when the engine is hot.
If petrol is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but 
move the machine away from the area of spillage and 
avoid creating any source of ignition until petrol vapors 
have dissipated.
Replace all fuel tanks and container caps securely.
Before tipping the lawn mower to maintain the blade or 
drain oil, remove fuel from tank. 

WARNING:

 Never fill fuel tank indoors, with 

engine running or until the engine has been allowed to 
cool for at least 15 minutes after running.

7-2 TO START ENGINE AND ENGAGE 

BLADE

1. The unit is equipped with a rubber boot over the end of 

the spark plug, make certain the metal loop on the end 
of the spark plug wire (inside the rubber boot) is 
fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug.

2. Press the primer bulb 3-5 times before starting the 

engine. 

(Fig. 8A)

3. When starting cool engine, turn throttle choke lever to 

“

” position. 

When starting warm engine and operating, turn 
throttle choke lever to “

” position. 

(Fig. 8B)

4. Standing behind the unit, grasp the brake control 

handle and hold it against the upper handle as shown. 

(Fig. 8C)

5. Grasp the starter handle as shown 

(Fig. 8C)

 and pull 

up rapidly. Return it slowly to the rope guide bolt after 
engine starts.

Release the brake control handle to stop the engine and 
blade. 

(Fig. 8D)

Start the engine carefully according to 

instructions and with feet well away from the blade.

Do not tilt the lawn mower when starting the 

engine. Start the mower on a level surface, free of high 
grass or obstacles.

Keep hands and feet away from the rotating 

parts. Do not start the engine when standing in front of the 
discharge opening.

7-3 OPERATION PROCEDURES

During operation, tightly hold the brake handle with both 
hands.
Note: During operation, when the brake handle is 
released, the engine will stop and thus stopping the lawn 
mower from operating.

7-4 TO STOP ENGINE

CAUTION:

 The blade continues to rotate for a 

few seconds after the engine is shut off.
1. Release the brake control handle to stop the engine 

and blade.