Operation - Scheppach LMT225-53 Original Bedienungsanleitung

Preparing the area to be mowed
Before mowing, carefully examine the area. Remove stones, sticks, bones, wires, toys and other
objects that may be ejected.

9. Operation

m CAUTION!
The engine does not come with oil in it. Therefore, ensure that you add 0,5 litres of oil before
starting it up. Use normal, multigrade oil (SAE30). The oil level in the engine must be checked
each time before mowing.
You will also need to fill in petrol, as this is also not supplied upon delivery.
• In order to avoid any unintentional start-ups of the lawn mower, it comes equipped with an engine
brake (Fig. 1/ Item 3) which must be pulled back before the engine can be started. When the engine
control lever is released it must return to its initial position, at which point the engine automatically
switches off.
• Press the engine brake lever (3) together and give the starter cord (17) a vigorous pull. (Fig. 14)
Attention: When you pull the starting rope the cutting blade rotates even when dissolved motor
brake lever. Make sure that there are no body parts in danger zone of cutting blade.
• When the engine is running, press the drive lever (2) to the handle (1) in order to engage drive on
the mower.
• Before you start mowing, you should run through this operation several times in order to ensure
that the machine is working properly.
m WARNING
Whenever you need to perform any kind of adjustment and/or repair work on your lawn mow-
er, wait until the blade has come to a complete stop.
Always switch off the engine before carrying out any adjustments, maintenance or repairs.
m Note!
Using the drive:
• Engine brake (3): Use the lever to stop the engine. When you release the lever the engine and the
blade stop automatically.
• To mow, hold the drive lever (2) in the working position. Before you start to mow, check the start/
stop lever several times to be sure that it is working properly. Ensure that the tension cable can be
smoothly operated (i.e. is not catching or kinking in any way).
• Drive lever (2):
If you press this the clutch for the drive will be closed and the lawnmower will start to move with the
motor running. Release the drive lever in good time to stop the moving lawnmower. Practice starting
and stopping before you use the mower for the first time until you are familiar with controlling the
mower.
Caution: The blade begins to rotate as soon as the engine is started.
Important: Before you start the engine, move the motor brake several times to be sure that the stop
cable is properly working.
Note: The engine is factory set to a speed that is optimal for cutting and blowing grass into the basket
and is designed to provide many years of use.
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