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GX560
Operator’s Manual
GB
Read the operator’s manual careful-
ly and make sure that you under-
stand the contents before using the
lawnmower.
5119617-01
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1 Carton Contents This product may have been purchased with a Wheel Assembly. Please assemble your product in accordance with the relevant Instructions. Wheel Assembly Kits are available from your local stockists. Operator GX560 Presence Control Upper Handle Choke Control Lever Cable Tie Wrap Handle Knob Washer Handle Knob Washer Bolt Cable Tie Wrap Lower Handle Spark Lower Handle Retaining Clip Hook Assembly Plug Lead Lower Handle Pin Lower Handle Retaining Clip Starter Handle Lower Handle Pin
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2 Safety If not used properly this lawnmower can be dangerous! This lawnmower can cause serious injury to the operator and others, the warnings and safety instructions must be followed to ensure reasonable safety and efficiency in using this lawnmower. The operator is responsible for following the warning and safety instructions in this manual and on the lawnmower. 2. The use of ear protection is recommended. Explanation of Symbols on the GX560 3. Make sure the area to be cut is clear of sticks
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3 Assembly (without wheels) A Fitting the Lower Handle to the Lawnmower 1. Feed the hook (A2) attached to the lower handle 1 (A1) halfway through the centre slot of the guide (A3), in the direction indicated by the arrow (A4). 2. Maintaining the hook (A2) in the centre slot of the 0 90 guide (A3) turn the lower handle (A1) clockwise 0 through 90 to place both legs of the lower handle in 2 position between the hood brackets (A5). 3. Insert the pins (B1) and secure with the retaining clips (B2).
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4 Assembly (with wheels) 1. Fit the lower handle (E1) to the deck with the lower E handle pin (E2) as illustrated in Fig E. 2. Attach the wheels (F1) to the wheel frame (F2) with the 1 wheel retaining clips (F3) as illustrated in Fig F. 3. Fit the wheel frame (G1) to the deck with the lower handle bolt (G2), small washer (G3), large washer (G4) and locknut (G5) as illustrated in Fig G. 4. Locate the lower telescopic tubes (H1) inside the upper telescopic tubes (H2) and secure with the pin (H3) a
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5 Starting and Stopping To Start your Lawnmower K 1. Move the handle to the parking position (C2). 2. Connect the spark plug lead. (K). 3. Open the fuel tap (L). 4. Move the Choke control lever to the ‘Choke’ position (M) when starting from cold, and to the ‘Run’ position (N) when starting from hot. 5. Pull and firmly hold the Operator Presence Control to the upper handle. 6. Place your right foot firmly on the deck and grasp the top of the lower handle with your left hand. Tilt the trimmer towa
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6 Adjusting the cutting height Adjusting the Cutting Height R • Never use more than 2 cutting height spacers. • Spacers can only be fitted between the blade and the fan and never between blade and the bolt (R). 1. Ensure the Operator Presence Control is released, when the engine has stopped rotating - disconnect the spark plug lead. 2. Close the fuel tap (L). Turn your lawnmower on its side. 3. Remove the blade bolt (R1) and blade (R2) as described in ‘Removing the Blade and Fan’. 4. For a Lower
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7 Spark Plug An oily or carboned spark plug makes starting diffi- Gap setting 0.028 - 0.031". cult and decreases the efficiency of the engine. Do not remove spark plug when engine is hot. Do Periodically remove the spark plug and clean and not sand blast the spark plug to clean it. adjust when necessary. Cleaning the Air Filter Never run the engine without a filter or with a dirty filter. This will Air Cleaner Body greatly reduce engine efficiency and lead to engine damage. S Your lawnmower is
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8 Fault Finding Engine Will Not Start Poor Flotation or Lack of Power 1. Ensure that the Operator Presence Control is 1. Disconnect the spark plug lead. gripped firmly to the upper handle. 2. Clean the underside of the hood, the air filter, 2. Check that there is sufficient fuel in the fuel tank the fan, around the engine and the air intakes. and the fuel tap is open 3. Check that the engine choke control lever is in 3. Check that the choke control lever is in the cor- the 'Run' position. (N) 4.
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9 EC Declaration of Conformity I, the undersigned M. Bowden of I, the undersigned M. Bowden of I, the undersigned M. Bowden of Electrolux Outdoor Products, Aycliffe Electrolux Outdoor Products, Aycliffe Electrolux Outdoor Products, Aycliffe Industrial Park, NEWTON AYCLIFFE, Industrial Park, NEWTON AYCLIFFE, Industrial Park, NEWTON AYCLIFFE, Co. Durham. DL5 6UP. Certify that the Co. Durham. DL5 6UP Certify that a Co. Durham. DL5 6UP Certify that a Lawnmower:- sample of the above product has b
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