Qualcast XSZ53C-SD-E Assembly Manual

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1514Customer Helpline 01904 727500www.gardenservicecentre.co.ukCustomer Helpline 01904 727500www.gardenservicecentre.co.ukMaintenanceStoring the Lawnmower for Short PeriodsAfter mowing please follow the below actions prior to placing the lawnmower in storage.• Allow the engine to fully cool.• Ensure the grass bag is empty.• Clean all debris from under the mower deck.• Store the lawnmower on flat and level surface with with all 4 wheels on the ground.• Store in a safe place which is not accessible by children or people who are not familiar withoperation.Storing the Lawnmower for Extended PeriodsCAUTION!- Do not empty the petrol tank in enclosed areas, near fire or when smoking. Petrol fumes cancause explosions and fire.For more information watch our maintenance videos on www.gardenservicecentre.co.ukIf the lawnmower is to be place into storage at the end of the season or if the mower is not to beused for a longer period than 6 weeks, storage maintenance must be performed on the lawnmower.The temperature fluctuations cause condensation which contaminates fuel and causes startingproblems. Simply emptying the machine of fuel will prevent this.1 Run the machine until it stops. Alternatively, empty the petrol tank with a petrol suction pump ifavailable or use the tipping method.2 Start the engine and let it run until any remaining petrol has been used up.3 Change the oil at the end of every season. To do so, remove the used engine oil from a warmengine and refill with fresh oil.4 Remove the spark plug from the cylinder head. Fill the cylinder with approx. 20 ml of oil from anoil can. Slowly pull back the starter handle, which will bathe the cylinder wall with oil. Screw thespark plug back in.5 Clean the cooling fins of the cylinder and the housing.6 Be sure to clean and dry the entire machine to protect it from corrosion..7 Store the machine in a well-ventilated place.- Check oil level before starting the engine and ensure of sufficient oil level, see page 7.-Check battery condition, see page 8- Check spark plug inserted correctly, see page 16- Fill engine with fresh unleaded fuel, see page 8- Follow starting procedure, see page 10Preparation to re-useNOTE: Alternatively adding Briggs & Stratton FUEL FIT to the fuel will prevent contaminated fuel.Not all additives on the market do this. FUEL FIT can be ordered via www.gardenservicecentre.co.ukMaintenanceMaintenance SchedulePerforming routine maintenance correctly on your lawnmower will ensure you get years oftrouble free use.Please keep this manual safe for future reference.It is recommended that the following maintenance schedule is adhered to. This will ensure thelawnmower operated correctly and is safe to use.after every use 12 hours of use 24 hours of use 36 hours of useCleaning clean clean clean cleanAir filter clean clean replaceSpark plug check clean replaceEngine oil check check replace checkCutting blade check check check replaceThe engine oil should be changed after the first 5 hours.CleaningWARNING!- Before you tip the lawn mower onto its side, completely empty the fuel tank using a petrolsuction pump.- Never turn the mower upside down.- Before commencing any maintenance always disconnect the spark plug- To ensure long life and good performance of the machine its important to keep the machine cleanand well lubricated. Make sure the chute is clean and under the deck is cleared from wet debris.see also short term storage.- Do not allow grass cuttings and other debris to become dry and hard on any of the mowersurfaces. This will directly affect the cutting and grass collection performance. Make sure that theunderside of the lawnmower deck is clean and clear.- Never clean the lawn mower with a water jet or high-pressure cleaner. The engine must remaindry. Do not use aggressive cleaning agents such as cold cleaner or petroleum ether.

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