Summary of 460
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Rotary mowers owner’s manual www.Steelfort.Co.Nz for models 460 n 480 n 530
Page 3: Contents
Contents before using your new rotary mower read the owner’s manual carefully until you completely understand and can follow all warnings and safety instructions before commissioning and operating your mower. For your records the following information should be recorded as a reference should you wis...
Page 4: Safety Instructions
Safety instructions 1 read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and use of the equipment. 2 know how to stop the lawnmower and disengage the controls quickly in an emergency. 3 the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or property. Sa...
Page 5: Commissioning The Mower
Your engine will run best on fresh, clean unleaded petrol (91 octane). Use of unleaded fuel results in fewer combustion deposits, burns cleaner and gives longer valve life. Do not over-fill the petrol tank to allow for fuel expansion. It is recommended that approximately 5mm to 10mm of tank space is...
Page 6: Assembly
Handlebar folding instructions the handlebar assembly is supplied in the storage position for packaging purposes. The folding handle system allows for compact storage when not in use. • unfold the handle by lifting and turning it to its ‘mowing’ position. • lock the handlebar in this position by act...
Page 7: Operating
The run position has a detented position for working (or governed) speed and a graduated quadrant slide allows for selected slower running speeds. Note that the engine speed dictates the speed and operation of the cutting system. Zone start note that as soon as the engine is cranked the cutting blad...
Page 8: Operating
Operating 6 cutting blade adjustment it is essential that the relationship between the blade(s) and mower body is kept in good adjustment and that cutting edges are kept sharp to ensure good cutting performance, minimum power consumption and prolonged life for the cutting edges. Carry out the follow...
Page 9: Operating
Operating 7 • limit your ground speed to suit the conditions and to obtain the best finish and distribution. The slower the forward speed the better the finish. • do not try to mulch on a low cutting height setting. Remember the maximum cut should be 25 mm off the top of the grass or one third of th...
Page 10: Maintenance
Maintenance 8 check engine oil level periodically the oil level should be checked to ensure it is correct. Engine oil also requires changing after the initial first five hours of use, and then every 50 hours of normal use and 25 hours of heavy use thereafter. With the mower in a level position, 1. R...
Page 11: Maintenance
If the disc is damaged, replace as follows 1 tip the lawnmower with its spark plug upward - refer to engine manual. 2 remove the centre bolt; pull the disc blade assembly off the three locating pins on the boss. 3 assemble in reverse order and torque to 50 nm. Bar blade assembly 1 tip the lawnmower ...
Page 12: Cleaning
Cleaning & storage 10 cleaning under the self-propelled drive cover the area under the drive assembly guard should be cleaned out on a regular basis. • the drive assembly cover should be removed and the area cleaned out of any debris. • under normal use we recommend doing this once per month. Storag...
Page 13: Warranty
If fault persists, consult your authorised service agent warranty the seller warrants this rotary lawnmower to be free from defects in material and workmanship. Subject to the following conditions, the rotary lawnmower comes complete with a four-year comprehensive parts and labour warranty; with the...
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