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PowerBase 577149 Instruction Manual

41cm 125cc self propelled petrol rotary lawn mower
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41cm 125cc Self Propelled Petrol
Rotary Lawn Mower
These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best
from your product, ensuring it is assembled correctly and safely. If you need help
or have damaged or missing parts, call the Customer Helpline on 01904 727 509.
53cm Self Propelled Petrol
Rotary Lawn Mower
577149
Instruction
Manual
IMPORTANT!
Please read these
instructions fully before
starting assembly.

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  • Page 1 IMPORTANT! 41cm 125cc Self Propelled Petrol Please read these Rotary Lawn Mower 577149 instructions fully before starting assembly. These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best from your product, ensuring it is assembled correctly and safely. If you need help...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents General safety warnings Intended use Warning symbols In the box Assembling the lawn mower Preparing to operate the lawn mower Operation Maintenance and storage Troubleshooting Technical data Disposal Getting help Warranty...

  • Page 3: General Safety Warnings

    General Safety Warnings Safety warnings WARNING! Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. WARNING! Read all safety warnings and instructions designated by symbol. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
  • Page 4 General safety • Keep this operating and maintenance manual in a safe place for future reference. • Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. • Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the lawn mower.
  • Page 5 • Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all objects which can be thrown by the lawn mower. • Petrol is highly flammable; store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose. a) Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refuelling.
  • Page 6 • Avoid operating the equipment on wet grass, where feasible. • Always be sure of your footing on slopes. • Walk, never run. • Mow across the face of a slope, never up and down. • Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
  • Page 7 • Never pick up or carry a lawn mower while the engine is running. • Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug cable, making sure that all moving parts have come to a complete stop: a) Before clearing blockages or unclogging the chute.

  • Page 8: Intended Use

    • Check the grass collector frequently for wear or deterioration. • For safety, always replace worn or damaged parts. • If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors. • Only use the recommended blades and spare parts by the manufacturer.
  • Page 9 Beware of sharp blades - remove the spark plug lead before maintenance. No naked flames. Appropriate ear, eye, and head protection (PPE) must be worn. Add engine oil. Only refuel with unleaded petrol. Hot surfaces will burn the hands! Warning! The lawn mower’s exhaust gas contains toxic substances.

  • Page 10: In The Box

    In The Box Parts Upper handle with soft grip 2. Start/stop bar 3. Handle tensioning knobs with nut M8 x 2 4. Grass collection bag 5. Lower handle 6. Safety flap Height adjustment handle 8. Wheel 9. Engine 10. Steel deck 11.

  • Page 12: Assembling The Lawn Mower

    Assembling the Lawn Mower WARNING! Always take care when removing the packaging, to prevent damage to you or to the lawn mower. This item requires a two-person lift to remove it from the packaging. Make sure that you have sufficient space to put the lawn mower down.
  • Page 13 Assembling the upper handle Lift the upper handle and lock it in place using the handle tension knobs and tensioning bolts. Ensure the lower and upper handles are firmly connected. 2. Ensure the rope guide is on the right side, when you stand behind the mower.
  • Page 14 2. Raise the safety flap and hook the collection bag onto the mower. Release the safety flap. Attach cable clips Ensure that the cable clip (12) supplied is used to fix the cable to the lower handle. STOP! Do not start the engine before putting 470ml of SAE 30 oil into the engine.

  • Page 15: Preparing To Operate The Lawn Mower

    Preparing to Operate the Lawn Mower Filling with engine oil IMPORTANT! The following procedures and adjustments must be performed before the engine is started. Do not attempt to make any of these adjustments while the engine is running. This engine is shipped without oil or petrol; any oil residue is from testing prior to shipping.
  • Page 16 3. Then remove the dipstick and check the oil level. The oil level must be between the Min. and Max. marks on the dipstick. If near the lower level, fill to the upper level with the recommended oil (SAE 30 or equivalent). Do not overfill. Wipe away any spilt oil.

  • Page 17: Operation

    Operation Setting the cutting height WARNING! The blade can cause serious injury. Before adjusting the mower height, stop the engine and wait for the mower blade to come to a complete stop. Pull the lever towards the wheel, then move it forward or backward to adjust the cutting height.
  • Page 18 Starting the engine WARNING! Do not operate the machine in enclosed or poorly-ventilated areas, as the exhaust gas contains toxic substances. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from all moving parts of the lawn mower. The exhaust and other parts of the lawn mower will become hot during use.
  • Page 19 Step 2 - Start/stop bar activation Pull the start/stop bar towards you. Engine start Engine stop Step 3 - Pull cord handle With the right hand, slowly but firmly pull the starter handle and rope from the pull cord guide until you feel resistance, then pull briskly.
  • Page 20 Failure to start If the engine won’t start after you have operated the starter sev- eral times, the engine may be flooded with excess fuel. Use the following procedure to clean and start a flooded engine: A. Release the stop/start bar. B.
  • Page 21 Emptying the grass bag If the collection bag is filled with grass the grass full indicator will close. Raise the discharge flap with one hand and remove the grass bag, using its handle, with your other hand. To maintain safety, the discharge flap will close back to cover the mulching plug when you release the flap.

  • Page 22: Maintenance And Storage

    Maintenance and Storage Storing the lawn mower for short periods After mowing, please follow the actions below prior to placing the lawn mower in storage: - Allow the engine to cool down fully. - Ensure the grass collection bag is empty. - Clean all debris from under the mower deck.
  • Page 23 Be sure to clean the entire mower to protect the paint. Store the machine in a well-ventilated place. NOTE: 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.coreservice.co.uk.
  • Page 24 Cleaning • To ensure long life and good performance of the mower, it’s important to keep the mower clean and well lubricated. Make sure the chute is clean and under the deck is cleared from wet debris. (See also short term storage). •...
  • Page 25 Cleaning or replacing the spark plug Once the engine has cooled, pull off the spark plug boot with a twist. Remove the spark plug using the socket spanner supplied. 2. Clean the plug with a wire brush. 3. Using a feeler gauge, set the gap to 0.51mm. 4.
  • Page 26 Replacing the cutting blade WARNING! WEAR GLOVES. Before you remove the grass collection bag, stop the engine and wait until the blade stops completely. You will need garden gloves (not provided) and a spanner wrench to remove the blade. Always handle the blade with care; sharp edges could cause injury.
  • Page 27 Check the washer is still slightly domed to keep the pressure on the bolt to stop it unwinding, keeping the blade firmly secure. Then replace the washer (right way around!) and bolts. Make sure the blade is correctly located, and then firmly tighten the bolt.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting WARNING! Always switch off the engine and pull the ignition cable before starting any inspection or adjustment work. If after making an adjustment or repair to the engine you let it run for a few minutes, remember that the exhaust and other parts will get hot.

  • Page 29: Technical Data

    Technical Data Property Value Model No. XSZ41D Engine type Single cylinder 4-stroke Engine displacement 125cm Engine power 1.8kW/3000/min Max. engine speed 3000/min Cutting width 41cm Grass bag capacity Ignition T.C.I Fuel tank capacity 0.8L Oil tank capacity 0.47L A-weighted emission sound 81.9 dB(A) K=3dB(A) pressure level A-weighted sound power level...

  • Page 30: Disposal

    Disposal The lawn mower and its accessories are made of various recyclable materials. Dispose of the lawn mower in accordance with your local recycling regulations. Getting Help Our dedicated UK-based customer helpline is open 7 days a week to assist you with assembly, parts queries and technical support.

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