Global Machinery Company RL504 - Manual (Page 10)

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4. While holding the brake lever inward pull the recoil starter
(9) lightly until you feel resistance then pull quickly until
the engine starts. Do not pull the cord with a jerk or
release it until fully rewound.
5. Once the lawn mower has started and warmed up move
the throttle lever to the Run position while continuing to
hold the brake lever.
Stopping the engine
To stop the engine reduce the speed of the engine by
pulling the throttle lever (3) towards the tortoise and
release the brake lever (14). In an emergency just release
the brake lever.
Mowing advice
1. It is recommended to use the fast throttle setting and
keep the engine running at maximum speed. This will
deliver the best cut. If the speed of the engine slows this
could indicate the mower is being overloaded, by trying to
cut to much grass. Try mowing a narrower strip, mowing
slower or raise the cutting height.
2. Sharp blades cut cleanly and efficiently, if the blade is dull
it will tear the grass. This will result in the ends turning
brown. When the blades no longer cut cleanly either
sharpen them or replace them.
3. To safely operate the mower ensure all four wheels are
on the ground and be careful not to loose your footing
or control of the mower. Be very careful when mowing
uneven or rough ground. Keep a firm grip on the handle
bar at all times, always walk, never run with the mower.
4. For healthy growth, grass should not be cut too short.
This can cause damage to the grass and allow weeds
to develop.
5. Vary your cutting pattern from week to week, this will
help to prevent matting and graining of the grass.
6. Before checking a clogged mower deck stop the engine
completely and disconnect the spark plug lead and then
tilt the mower so the air filter side is facing upwards.
Use a stick the clear any clogged material, never use
your hands.
7. Mowing wet grass should be avoided. Wet grass will
clog the mower deck and if it is slippery you may loose
your footing.
8. Always mow across slopes not up and down them.
Be extra careful if the grass is wet as this could cause
you to slip and loose control of the mower.
9. If the ground is to dry, mowing will stir up a lot of dust
which may clog the air filter. In these conditions it is
recommended to water your lawn the day before mowing.
10. Use the side of the mower as a guide to cut close to
large objects such as a fence or a wall. Be careful when
mowing over obstacles embedded in the lawn such as
sprinkler systems and paving, avoid anything that sticks
up above the surface of the lawn.
11. Avoid mowing over loose stones, gravel and other
landscaping material as this can be picked up by the
mower and flung out causing serious personal injury.
Cold Start
Run
Hot
Start