LawnMaster 460 Owner's Manual - 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.
Storage
After each mowing season or if the lawnmower
is not going to be used for 30 days or more, it is
recommended that:
1 The engine oil should be changed.
2 All fuel should be removed.
Run the engine until it is warm and drain the engine oil
and refill with the correct grade to the required level.
The fuel shut off valve should be closed off (where
fitted) then remove all fuel from the carburettor, fuel
line and tank to prevent the formation of gum like
deposits. The lawnmower should then be started up
and run until all of the fuel left in the system is used.
Remove the spark plug and pour 15 cc of engine oil
into the cylinder, crank slowly to distribute the oil and
replace the spark plug. Store the lawnmower in a clean
dry area away from direct sunlight, as this will have an
aging effect on the plastic catcher assembly and other
plastic component.
Always store the mower on a flat, level surface.
The engine does not start, runs
erratically or experiences power loss
The engine skips at high speed
The engine idles poorly
The engine overheats
Excessive vibration and/or noise
Oil leaks from muffler or air filter
TroubleShooting
POSSIBLE CAUSE
• Throttle not in choke/
start position.
• Fuel tank empty or fuel
shut off valve closed.
• Air filter element is
dirty.
• Spark plug loose.
• Spark plug cable
disconnected.
• Defective spark plug.
• Spark plug gap
incorrect.
• Carburettor is flooded
with fuel.
• Dirt, water or stale fuel
in the tank.
• Vent hole in the filler
cap is blocked.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
• Spark plug gap too
small.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
• Blocked engine cooling
fins and air passages.
• Air filter element is
dirty.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
• Cooling airflow
restricted.
• Incorrect spark plug
fitted.
• Low engine oil level.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
• Cutting assembly is
loose.
• Cutting assembly is
unbalanced.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
• Mower tipped up or
handled incorrectly.
REMEDY
• Move throttle to
choke/start position.
Pump primer more.
• Fill tank with
recommended fuel
grade and open fuel
shut-off valve.
• Service or replace air
filter.
• Tighten spark plug.
• Re-fit cable to spark
plug.
• Replace damaged
spark plug.
• Replace damaged
spark plug/refer to
engine manual.
• Move throttle to STOP
position, pull the
starter cord 5-6 times,
move the throttle to
RUN and start engine.
• Drain and clean fuel
tank. Refill with clean,
fresh fuel before
starting.
• Clean or replace the
filler cap.
REMEDY
• Refer to engine
manual.
REMEDY
• Remove debris from
around the engine.
• Service or replace the
air filter.
REMEDY
• Remove debris from
around the engine.
• Refer to the engine
manual.
• Check oil level and top
up if necessary.
REMEDY
• Refer to blade care/
changing blades.
• Refer to blade care/
changing blades.
REMEDY
• Check oil level, air
filter & spark plug and
correct as necessary.
If fault persists, consult your authorised Service Agent