Technical Data - Makita PLM4617 Betriebsanleitung

4. TECHNICAL DATA

Model
Engine type
Self-propelled
Engine displacement
Blade width
Rated speed
Fuel tank capacity
Grass catcher capacity
Net weight
Height adjustment
Differences between three models
Front handle of
Model
PLM4616
PLM4617
PLM4618
Noise emission values according to directive 2000/14/EC
EN ISO 3744, EN ISO 4871
L (SPL) at the site of the user
pA
Measured sound power level
Guaranteed sound power level L
Vibration EN ISO 20643
5. ASSEMBLY
5-1 FOLDING HANDLE
1. Use the locking knob to fix the lower handlebars into
the unit body. (Fig. 1A/Fig. 1B/Fig. 1C/Fig. 1D)
2. Lift the two locking levers to release the upper
handlebars for folding. (Fig. 1E)
3. Push the locking lever closed to lock the handlebars in
the operating position. (Fig. 1F)
4. Adjust the tension by turning the lock nut with a
suitable spanner. (Fig. 1G/Fig. 1H)
5. Attach the cable-clamp to the position shown and then
attach the cable. (Fig. 1I/Fig. 1J)
5-2 ADJUSTMENT FOR AN
APPROPRIATE ANGLE
A) Pull the locking lever opening;
B) Rotating the upper handle centered of the angle
adjusting gear for adjusted a appropriate angle into
the scope –20° to 20° (5 position: –20°/–10°/0°/10°/
20°) as the Fig. 2 shown;
C) Push the locking lever closed to connect the lower
handle and the upper handle.
5-3 MOUNTING THE GRASS CATCHER
1. To fit: Raise the rear cover and hitch the grass catcher
on rear of mower. (Fig. 3A/Fig. 3B/Fig. 3C)
PLM4616
B&S500, 10T6
158 cm
460 mm
2,800/min
800 ml
28.6 kg
30-75 mm, 7 adjustment
Side discharge
deck

85 dB (A) (K=3 dB (A))
92.9 dB (A)
K=2.59 dB (A)
wA
3.099 m/s
K=1.5 m/s
B&S500, 10T6
no
3
60 L
30-75 mm, 7 adjustment
Self-propelled


PLM4616
85 dB (A) (K=3 dB (A))
96 dB (A)
2
2
2. To remove: grasp and lift rear cover, remove grass
catcher.
5-4 STARTER HANDLE
Move the starter handle from the engine to the rope guide.
(Fig. 4)
5-5 HEIGHT OF CUT
Apply outward pressure to disengage lever from rack.
Move lever forward or back to adjust height. (Fig. 5 and
see clause 7.9)
6. "3 IN 1" (only for PLM4617,
PLM4618)
These lawn mowers can be retrofitted from its normal
function, based on the application purpose:
From lawn mower with rear discharge to:
1. Mulching mower or as
2. Side-discharge mower.
What is mulching?
When mulching, the grass is cut in one working step, then
finely chopped and returned to the grass strip as natural
fertilizer.
Hints for mulch-mowing:
- Regular cut-back by max. 2 cm form 6 cm to 4 cm
grass height.
- Use a sharp cutting knife - Do not mow wet grass
PLM4617
no
3
158 cm
460 mm
2,800/min
800 ml
60 L
29.2 kg
30-75 mm, 7 adjustment
PLM4617
85 dB (A) (K=3 dB (A))
92.9 dB (A)
K=2.59 dB (A)
96 dB (A)
2
3.099 m/s
2
K=1.5 m/s
PLM4618
B&S500, 10T6
yes
3
158 cm
460 mm
2,800/min
800 ml
60 L
32.3 kg
PLM4618
92.9 dB (A)
K=2.59 dB (A)
96 dB (A)
2
3.099 m/s
2
K=1.5 m/s
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