Dolmar PM-46 BC Manual De Instrucciones página 13

6. "3 IN 1" (only for PM-46 NBC,
PM-46 SBC)
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 from 6 cm to 4 cm
grass height.
- Use a sharp cutting knife - Do not mow wet grass
- Set max. motor speed
- Only move at working pace
- Regularly clean mulching wedge, housing inner side
and mowing blade
Starting Operation
ONE: Retrofitting for mulching mower
WARNING: Only with a stopped motor and
standstill cutter.
1. Raise the rear cover and remove the grass catch bag.
2. Push the mulching wedge into the deck. Lock the
mulching wedge with the button into the opening on
the deck. (Fig. 6A/Fig. 6B)
3. Lower the rear cover again.
TWO: Resetting for side-discharge mowing
Only when motor and cutting are at standstill!
1. Lift the rear cover and remove the grass catch bag.
2. Mount the mulching wedge.
3. Lift sideward flap for side discharge. (Fig. 7A)
4. Mount the discharge channel, for side discharge on
the support pin of the sideward flap. (Fig. 7A)
5. Lower the sideward flap- the flap lies on the discharge
channel. (Fig. 7B)
THREE: Mowing with the grass catch bag
WARNING: Only with a stopped motor and
standstill cutter.
For mowing with the grass catch bag, remove the
mulching wedge and discharge channel for side discharge
and mount the grass catch bag.
1. Removing the mulching wedge.
- Lift rear cover and remove the mulching wedge.
2. Lift sideward flap and remove discharge channel.
- Removing the discharge channel for side discharge.
- The sideward flap automatically closes the
discharge opening on the housing by mean of spring
force.
- Regularly clean the sideward flap and discharge
opening form grass rest and stuck dirt.
3. Mount the grass catch bag.
- To fit: Raise the rear cover and hitch the grass catch
bag on rear of mower.
- To remove: Grasp and lift the rear cover, remove
grass catch bag.
7. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
7-1 BEFORE STARTING
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in
the separate engine manual packed in your mower. Read
instructions carefully.
WARNING: Petrol is highly flammable.
Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this
purpose.
Refuel outdoors only, before starting the engine and do
not smoke while refueling or handling fuel.
Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add petrol while
the engine is running or when the engine is hot.
If petrol is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but
move the machine away from the area of spillage and
avoid creating any source of ignition until petrol vapors
have dissipated.
Replace all fuel tanks and container caps securely.
Before tipping the lawn mower to maintain the blade or
drain oil, remove fuel from tank.
WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors, with
engine running or until the engine has been allowed to
cool for at least 15 minutes after running.
7-2 TO START ENGINE AND ENGAGE
BLADE
1. The unit is equipped with a rubber boot over the end of
the spark plug, make certain the metal loop on the end
of the spark plug wire (inside the rubber boot) is
fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug.
2. Press the primer bulb 3-5 times before starting the
engine. (Fig. 8A)
3. When starting cool engine, turn throttle choke lever to
" " position.
When starting warm engine and operating, turn
throttle choke lever to "
4. Standing behind the unit, grasp the brake control
handle and hold it against the upper handle as shown.
(Fig. 8C)
5. Grasp the starter handle as shown (Fig. 8C) and pull
up rapidly. Return it slowly to the rope guide bolt after
engine starts.
Release the brake control handle to stop the engine and
blade. (Fig. 8D)
Start the engine carefully according to
instructions and with feet well away from the blade.
Do not tilt the lawn mower when starting the
engine. Start the mower on a level surface, free of high
grass or obstacles.
" position. (Fig. 8B)
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