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Sovereign 40cm Petrol Self Propelled Lawnmower Assembly Manual XSZ40 Technical Support & Parts 01904 727503 www.gardenservicecentre.co.uk Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best from your lawnmower, ensuring it is assembled correctly and safely.
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Contents Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Warning Symbols Safety Information .............................3 Warning Symbols ............................3 The following warning symbols appear throughout this assembly manual and indicate the appropriate safety measures you should take when assembly and operating the lawnmower. General Safety ..............................3 This symbol indicates there is a danger of serious personal injury or death if you do not observe the Personal Safety ............................3...
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In the Box Assembly Tools Parts Preparing to assemble the lawnmower Main mower deck Self-tapping screws Rope guide 1pc Spanner & philips (with upper handle 2pcs screwdriver 1pc WARNING! Grass collecting attached) Handle tensioning bag 1pc - Always take care when removing the packaging to prevent damage to you or to the lawnmower. Lower handle knob with nut m8 Cable clip 2pcs...
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Assembly Assembly Step 2 Step 4 Lift the upper handle, and lock in place using the quick release lever and tensioning bolts that are 4. Ensure that the cable clips supplied are used to fix the cable to the Lower Handle. attached to the handle.
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Sovereign 40cm Petrol Self Propelled Lawnmower Operation and Maintenance Manual XSZ40 Technical Support & Parts 01904 727503 www.gardenservicecentre.co.uk Important - Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your lawnmower These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best from your lawnmower, ensuring it is assembled correctly and safely.
Contents Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining Warnings Symbols Safety Information .............................3 Warning Symbols ............................3 The following warning symbols appear throughout this manual and indicate the appropriate safety measures you should take when operating and maintaining the lawnmower. General Safety ..............................4 Preparation ..............................4 Read instruction handbook before operating this machine.
Safety Information Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining Important - Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining General Safety Operation Safety WARNING! WARNING! - Keep this operating and maintenance manual in a safe place for reference at a later date. - Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
Safety Information Preparing to Operate the Lawnmower Important - Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining Step 1 - Filling with Engine Oil Maintenance and Storage IMPORTANT! - The following procedures and adjustments must be performed before the engine is started. Do not WARNING! attempt to make any of these adjustments while the engine is running.
NOTE! Never use the lowest cutting height for the first cut of the season or in drought conditions. Only about one thirds of the grass height should be cut. NOTE! The Sovereign 40cm Hand Push Lawnmower has a maximum fuel capacity of 750ml. Step 2 - Starting the Engine...
Operating the Lawnmower Operating the Lawnmower Step 2 - Starting the Engine (continued) Step 3 - Mowing Failure to start If the engine won’t start after you have operated the starter several times, the engine may be flooded with excess fuel. Use following procedure to clear and start a flooded engine: A.
Operating the Lawnmower Maintenance Step 4 - Emptying the Grass Bag Storing the Lawnmower for Short Periods After 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. •...
Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Cleaning or Replacing Air Filter WARNING! WARNING! Never run the engine without the air filter element installed. - Before you tip the lawn mower onto its side, completely empty the fuel tank using a petrol suction pump. - Never turn the mower upside down.
Maintenance Maintenance Changing the Oil Replacing Cuuting Blade (continued) 1. Tip the machine slightly towards the oil filler pipe and reach under the deck. Tilt the lawnmower towards the oil filler, have a container ready to catch the oil and remove the dipstick.
Troubleshooting Technical Data General Troubleshooting Technical Data Table Property Value Engine type Single cylinder 4-stroke WARNING! Engine displacement 149.3cc - Always switch off the engine and pull the ignition cable before starting any inspection or Engine max. power 2.1kW / 3600 rpm adjustment work.
Guarantee Dear Customer, In the unlikely event that your device develops a fault, please contact our customer service department on the telephone number shown below. 1. These guarantee terms cover additional guarantee rights and do not affect your statutory warranty rights. Claims must be accompanied by Proof of Purchase.
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