FIELDMANN 4611-144B Petrol Lawn Mower User Manual

FIELDMANN 4611-144B Petrol Lawn Mower

USER MANUAL

Model: FZR 4611-144B

Thank you for purchasing this petrol garden rotary mower. Before you start using it, please read this user manual carefully and keep it for your reference.

1. GENERAL SAFETY RULES

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Unpack the product carefully, taking care not to throw away any part of the packaging material until you have found all the parts of the product.

Store the appliance in a dry place away from children.

Read all notes and tips. Failure to heed warnings and directions may result in electric shock, fire, or serious injury.

PACKAGING

The product has been placed in a packaging that protects it from damage during transport. This packaging is a raw material and is therefore recyclable.

MANUAL

Before you start working with the appliance, read the following safety rules and usage guidelines.

Familiarize yourself with the controls and proper use of the device. The manual should be carefully kept for your reference. At least during the warranty period, we recommend that you keep the original packaging including the inner packaging material, the cash register document and the warranty card.

In the event of transport, pack the machine back into the original box provided by the manufacturer, thus ensuring maximum protection of the product during possible transport

(e.g. moving or sending to a service).

Note:  If you are giving the machine to other people, give it along with the manual. Compliance with the enclosed operating instructions is a prerequisite for the correct use of the device. The owner’s manual also provides tips for operation, maintenance and repair.

The manufacturer is not responsible for accidents or damage caused by failure to follow these instructions.

2. EXPLANATION OF THE GUIDANCE PLATES ON THE MACHINE

• Before starting the device, please
• Carefully read the instruction manual.
• Other people should be outside the work area.
• Attention, rotating knives! Avoid the risk of injury to the limbs.
• Emission of toxic gases. Do not use the petrol lawn mower in enclosed or unventilated areas.
• Hot surface, risk of burns!
• Before starting maintenance, turn off the engine and disconnect the spark plug.
• Never add fuel while the engine is running.
• Caution, if the instructions are not followed, there is a risk of injury, death, or damage to the device.
• Use hearing protection. Wear eye protection.
• Wear respiratory protection.
• Move along the contour lines on the slope, not up and down.
• The product complies with all relevant European directives.
• Gasoline is an extremely flammable substance, so leave the engine to cool down for 2 minutes before adding fuel.

3. DESCRIPTION OF THE MOWER (Fig. 1)

1. Ignition/brake lever
2. Drive lever
3. Upper part of the handle
4. Wing nut bolts
5. Lower part of the handle
6. Fuel tank cap
7. Air Filter Cover
8. Fuel injection pump
9. Cap with oil dipstick
10. Central mowing lever
11. Basket lid

4. ASSEMBLY/PREPARATION

Before assembling and operating your petrol lawnmower, carefully read the entire owner’s manual and the instructions it contains.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The mower was delivered WITHOUT FUEL AND OIL in the engine.

Your new lawn mower has been tested at a manufacturing facility, so there may be minimal oil residue in the engine.

REMOVE THE MOWER FROM ITS CARDBOARD PACKAGING

Remove the mower from its cardboard packaging and check for any free parts left in the package.

5. ASSEMBLING THE LAWN MOWER

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Carefully unfold the mower handle so as not to trap or damage the cable.

ASSEMBLING THE HANDLE

1. Slide the underside of the handle (Fig. 2 – point 1) into the corresponding holes on the mower (cf. arrow) and secure it with the 4 screws included – two screws on each side of the handle.
2. Connect the top of the handle (Fig. 2 – point 2) to the bottom of the handle using the included wing nut screws (Fig. 2 – point 3).

6. BEFORE STARTING THE MOWER Fig. 2

OIL FILLING

The mower was delivered without engine oil. Before starting for the first

time, pour in SAE30 or 15W-40 engine oil (approx. 500 ml) following the instructions below.

Fig. 3

1. Before starting to fill the oil, place the mower on a level surface.
2. Remove the oil dipstick cap from the oil filling hole (Fig. 3).
3. After adding oil, place the measuring cup back into the hole and tighten it.
4. The oil level must be between the upper (MAX) and lower (MIN) limits (Fig. 3).

Remark! DO NOT overfill the oil container, Otherwise, when you start the mower, a large amount of smoke will start to come out of the exhaust pipe.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Check the oil level before each use of the lawnmower. Add oil if necessary. Add oil to the MAX mark on the oil dipstick.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Change the oil after the first 5 hours of operation and after every 25 hours of operation.

REFUELLING

Suitable fuel for this type of engine is NATURAL 95

After unscrewing the fuel tank cap (Fig. 1 – point 6), add fuel up to the neck of the fuel tank. Do not overfill the tank.

Always add fresh, clean and certified unleaded petrol with an octane rating of min. 95.

Remark! If you get dirt on the mower while adding oil or fuel, wipe it down immediately. Do not store, add fuel or tamper with it near an open flame.

Remark! Fuel mixed with alcohol, or fuel mixed with ethanol or methane, can bind moisture, which can lead to separation and acid formation during storage. During storage, acid fumes can damage the lawn mower engine’s fuel system. Such fuel must not be used in the lawnmower.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:  If you will not use the mower for more than 30 days, empty the fuel tank, start the engine, and leave it running until the fuel pipes and carburetor are drained (the engine will stall on its own). This procedure prevents engine problems in the future.

Add fresh fuel to the tank before using it again. For more details, see Storage.

7. OPERATION AND OPERATION OF THE LAWN MOWER

STARTING THE MOWER

1. If the engine is not warmed up before starting, press the fuel injection pump 2-3 times (Fig. 4 – point 1).If the engine is warmed up, there is no need to use the fuel injection pump.
2. Pull the ignition/brake lever to the handle and hold it (Fig. 4 – point 2), then pull the starter cord (Fig. 4 – point 3). The engine should start after 3-4 pulls at the latest.
3. To turn off the engine, release the ignition/brake lever

Remark! When you first start the engine, there may be a small amount of smoke due to the burning out of the engine’s protective layers. This is a standard situation that does not signal any problem.

DRIVE OPERATION

The drive lever is used to operate the drive (Fig. 5 – point 1). When you pull the lever to the handle, the mower will start moving.

To stop it, release the lever again. This mower has one fixed speed.

RANGE OF USE OF A PETROL LAWN MOWER

Mowing with collection of grass clippings in the basket Mowing with rear discharge of grass clippings

Mulching – mowing with slow laying of grass on the lawn

REMARK! Do not use the mower on slopes with a slope of more than 20° – there is a risk of overheating the engine!

MOWING WITH COLLECTION OF GRASS CLIPPINGS IN THE BASKET

With the basket attached, the grass clippings get into the basket.

NOTE: If you are not satisfied with the mowing result, increase the cutting height and make sure that the lawn is not damp.

MOWING WITH REAR DISCHARGE

If the grass catcher is not attached, the catcher lid serves as a so-called deflector to cause the grass clippings to fall to the ground. As a result, a row of grass clippings is created behind the grass clippings.

MULCHING

Remark! The mulching end cap should only be attached and removed when the engine is switched off.

Remark! When mulching, use only original mulching equipment.

1. Remove the basket and hold the plastic basket lid with your hand (Fig. 6 – point 1)
2. Install the mulching end cap into the discharge tunnel

(Fig. 6 – point 2) and make sure that it is firmly seated.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Do not mulch tall grass at once. This will prevent overloading the mower mechanism and motor.

CUTTING HEIGHT SETTINGS

Adjust the cutting height centrally using the central cutting height adjustment lever (Fig. 1 – point 10).

There are 5 positions to choose from in the range of 25 – 75 mm. For mowing most lawns, a medium height is most suitable.

If the height is set to the lowest level, damage to the lawn can occur.

REMARK! For maximum efficiency, shorten the length of the grass by a maximum of 1/3 of its length. Tall grass should be mowed gradually and the height setting should be reduced by one degree after each mowing.

To maintain the quality of your lawn, do not use the settings for the lowest cutting height.

CHANGING THE CUTTING BLADES

Remark! To replace the air filter, we recommend that you contact an authorized service center.

Remark! Before disassembling the knife, remove the oil from the oil tank.

To replace the cutting blade, remove the screw (Fig. 7). Assemble according to the figure shown. Tighten the screw. The tightening torque is 40 Nm. Replace the knife tightening screw at the same time as replacing the knife.

CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL

Remark! To replace the air filter, we recommend that you contact an authorized service center.

Run the mower engine for a short while to allow the oil to warm up. Then suck out the oil with an oil extractor

FZR 9050. Add SAE30 or 15W-40 oil to the tank. After inserting the oil dipstick into the hole and screwing it on, the oil level should be between the Min lines.

and Max. (Fig. 8). Do not overfill the oil tank. Start the engine and leave it running for a while. Stop the engine, wait 1 minute and measure the oil level in the tank. If necessary, add oil to the appropriate level.

8. SAFETY TIPS

GENERAL SAFETY TIPS

• This product is for mowing grass only. Do not use for any purpose other than that for which it is intended. Otherwise, there is a risk of damage or accident.
• Children or persons unfamiliar with this operating instructions should never be allowed to operate with this appliance.
• The person operating the mower is responsible for the safety of people in the area of their work. Never operate the lawn mower directly near other people, children, or free-roaming animals.
• Before mowing, inspect the area where the mower is to be used and remove rocks, wires, sticks, shards of glass, bones, and other foreign objects that could become wedged or thrown and cause injuries.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

• All nuts, pins, and bolts should be tightened so that the unit is in a safe condition and capable of operation.

• Never operate the lawn mower without the basket or protective cover.

• Never operate the lawn mower with the blades loose. Always make sure first that the appropriate screws are securely tightened. Blunt blades should be sharpened evenly.

• Knives with damaged blades must be replaced.

• When working with the lawn mower, wear long-legged trousers and sturdy shoes.

• Never operate the mower in enclosed or poorly ventilated areas where fumes may accumulate. Engine emissions contain carbon monoxide, which is a life-threatening substance.

• Only work in sufficient light (daylight or sufficient artificial light).

• Do not use the lawn mower in the rain or when the grass is wet.

• Be especially careful when mowing in terrain with elevation differences (on slopes). Always mow across the slope, parallel to the spirit level, not from top to bottom, perpendicular to it. Never leave the mower running unattended. If you are going to walk away from the mower, turn off the engine.

• When starting the mower, never lift the rear of the mower and never bring your limbs close to the undercarriage or to the rear grass ejection opening with the engine running.

• Never change the engine speed settings.

• For motorized mowers, release the drive before starting the engine. Never move the mower with the engine running.

• In the following cases, stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug:

• before starting any operation under the cover or rear grass discharge opening.

• before you start servicing, repairing or inspecting the appliance.

• before moving, lifting, or moving the mower.

• if you leave the mower unattended or if you intend to change the cutting height settings.

• before disassembling and emptying the collection bag.

• If a collision with a foreign object occurs, stop the engine and inspect the mower thoroughly to rule out the possibility of damage. In case of damage, take the mower to a specialized service center

• NOTE: After turning off the engine, the knife continues to rotate for a few more seconds.

  • In case of non-standard vibrations of the mower (check immediately and correct the cause of the vibration).
  • To ensure safe operation, regularly check the tightness of the trunnions, bolts and nuts on the mower.

NOTE: FUEL IS A HIGHLY FLAMMABLE LIQUID.

Store fuel in the tank provided for this purpose.

Refuel only in an open or well-ventilated area. Do not smoke cigarettes or use a mobile phone when handling fuel.

Refuel should only be refuelled when the engine is switched off. Never open the fuel tank and refill it if the engine is hot or running.

If a gasoline spill occurs, do not start the engine. Remove the mower from the area where the fuel has been spilled to avoid possible ignition. Continue to work only after the spilled fuel has evaporated and the fuel vapors have dissipated.

After refueling, tighten the fuel tank cap and fuel canister cap securely.

NOTE: Before beginning maintenance or repair, turn off the engine and disconnect the spark plug.

9. MAINTENANCE

LAWN CARE

Depending on the type of lawn, different care methods should be used.

Therefore, it is always important to read the tips on the seed packets regarding the cutting height, taking into account the conditions of grass growth in the area.

Keep in mind that most grass is made up of a blade and one or more leaves.

If the leaves are cut off completely, the lawn will be damaged and it will be much more difficult to renew its growth.

In general, the following guidelines apply:

• mowing at too low a level causes the roots to be disturbed and “spots” to appear;
• in summer, mow at a higher level to avoid drying out the soil;
• Mowing wet grass can reduce the effectiveness of the blade, which can lead to grass getting caught on the blade and pulling out;
• If the grass is extremely tall, the first mowing should be done to the maximum height allowed by the machine, and then the second mowing should only be done after two or three days.

The lawn will look better if you regularly mow the entire lawn at the same height and if you observe the change of two directions.

MAINTENANCE

All nuts, pins, and bolts should be tightened so that the unit is in a safe condition and capable of operation. Regular maintenance is essential to ensure user safety, maintain the machine’s operational capacity and maintain its high efficiency.

If the lawn mower’s fuel tank is filled with gasoline, never store it inside a building where the fumes could come into contact with open flames, sparks, or sources of high temperatures.

Allow the engine to cool down before storing the mower in any enclosed area.

To reduce the risk of fire, make sure that there is no grass, leaves or excessive grease on the lawnmower, especially its engine, muffler, battery and the storage area where spare gasoline is stored.

Check the condition of the deflector and basket regularly; If damaged, replace them. Pour out the fuel in a well-ventilated area with a cool engine. When removing or installing the knife, use thick protective gloves. Each time you sharpen the knife blade, check its balance.

NOTE: Before beginning maintenance or repair, turn off the engine and disconnect the spark plug.

Inspect the mower regularly and take care to remove all grass deposits from the underside of the undercarriage. Lubricate the chassis axle and bearings regularly with suitable grease.

Check the condition of the blades regularly, as this has a significant impact on the effectiveness of the mower. Knives should always be sharp and balanced.

Check the tightness of all bolts and nuts at regular intervals. Worn or poorly tightened nuts and bolts can cause serious damage to the engine or its frame.

If the blade collides violently with an obstacle, stop the mower and drive it to an authorized service center. KNIFE: The knife is made of extruded steel. To get the best mowing result, sharpen the knife regularly, after about 25 hours of work. Make sure the knife is properly balanced. To do this, insert an iron axis (2-3 mm in diameter) into the central hole of the knife. If the knife is properly balanced,

The axis will remain in a horizontal position.

If the knife does not hold horizontally, replace it.

When removing the knife, unscrew the screw and check the supporting part of the knife. If the parts are worn or damaged, replace them.

WARNING: Use only original replacement parts. Poor quality replacement parts can cause serious damage to your lawn mower and put your safety at risk.

SERVICE

If you discover any defect in the product after purchasing it, please contact the service department. When using the product, follow the recommendations given in the accompanying instructions for use.

The complaint does not apply if the user has modified the product or has not followed the recommendations given in the instructions for use.

WARRANTY NOT APPLICABLE

The natural wear and tear of the functional parts of the machine resulting from its operation.

Service activities related to standard machine maintenance (e.g. cleaning, lubrication, calibration, etc.) Defects caused by external factors (e.g. climatic conditions, dust, misuse, etc.)

Mechanical damage resulting from a machine fall, collision, impact, etc. Damage caused by unprofessional handling, overloading, use of the wrong parts or tools, etc.

In the case of complained products that have not been adequately protected against mechanical damage during transport, the risk of possible damage is borne solely by their owner.

STORE

If you do not intend to use the machine for an extended period of time, store it according to the recommendations given below. This will extend the life of the device.

Pour all the fuel out of the fuel tank and carburetor.

Unscrew the spark plug and pour a small amount of engine oil into the hole. Gently pull the starter 2 to 3 times.

Wipe the exterior surfaces with a clean cloth. Store the machine in a clean and dry place.

10. TECHNICAL DATA

Engine

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RATO RV145-S

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Motor Type

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OHV, air-cooled, 4-stroke

Power

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2.50 kW

Turnovers

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3000 rpm

Displacement

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144cm3

Boot

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By pulling

Fuel tank capacity

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1.5 liters

Recommended fuel

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Gasoline – unleaded, min. 95 octane

Oil tank capacity

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0.5 l

Recommended oil

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SAE30, 15W-40

Cutting height settings

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Central, 8 positions

Cutting height range adjustment

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25-70 mm

Cutting range

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460 mm

Wheel size

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Front 178 mm, rear 204 mm

Collection bin capacity

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65 l

Case

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steel

Declared noise level

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96 dB(A)

Maximum vibration level

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12.5 m/s (K=1.5)

Weight

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28 kg

The possibility of changing the text and technical parameters is reserved.

We reserve the right to make changes to the text, design and technical data of the product without prior notice.

11. LIQUIDATION

TIPS AND INFORMATION ON WASTE PACKAGING MANAGEMENT

Used material from the packaging should be handed over to the municipal landfill.

The machine and its equipment are made of different materials, e.g. metal and plastic. Damaged parts should be taken to a separate collection point. Detailed information is provided by the relevant authority.

This product complies with all the basic requirements of the EU directives that apply to it.

We reserve the right to make changes to the text, design and technical data of the product without prior notice.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can I store or refuel the lawn mower near an open flame?

A: No, avoid storing, refueling, or handling fuel near an open flame to prevent accidents.

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