ZIPPER ZI-DRM 51 3 Wheels Gasoline Lawn Mower User Manual

ZIPPER ZI-DRM 51 3 Wheels Gasoline Lawn Mower

Dear Customer!
This manual contains important information and advice for the correct and safe use and maintenance of the 3-wheels gasoline lawn mower ZI-DRM51. Following the usual commercial name of the device (see cover) is substituted in this manual with the name “machine”. The manual is part of the machine and may not be stored separately. Read it profoundly before first use of the machine and keep it for later reference. When the machine is handed to other persons always put the manual to the machine. Please follow the security instructions! Please read the entire manual, to prevent misunderstandings, machine damage or even injuries! Due to continuous development of our products illustrations, pictures might differ slightly. If you however find errors in this manual, please inform us. Technical changes excepted!
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SAFETY

Intended Use
The machine must only be used for its intended purpose! Any other use is deemed to be a case of misuse. The machine is used for the maintenance of grass and lawns in the private sector. To use the machine properly you must also observe and follow all safety regulations, the assembly instructions, operating and maintenance instructions lay down in this manual. All people who use and service the machine have to be acquainted with this manual and must be informed about the machine’s potential hazards. It is also imperative to observe the accident prevention regulations in force in your area. The same applies for the general rules of occupational health and safety. Any manipulation of the machine or its parts is a misuse, in this case ZIPPER- Machines and its sales partners cannot be made liable for ANY direct or indirect damage. Even when the machine is used as prescribed it is still impossible to eliminate certain residual risk factors.

WARNING

• Use only blades allowable for this machine!
• Never use damaged blades!

Ambient conditions
The machine may be operated:
humidity max. 90%
temperature +5°С to +40°С (+41°F to +104°F)

Prohibited use

• The operation of the machine outside the stated technical limits described in this manual is forbidden.
• The use of the machine not according with the required dimensions is forbidden.
• The use of the machine not being suitable for the use of the machine and not being certified is forbidden.
• Any manipulation of the machine and parts is forbidden.
• The use of the machine for any purposes other than described in 12.1 is forbidden.
• The unattended operation on the machine during the working process is forbidden!
• It is not allowed to leave the immediate work area during the work is being performed.

Security instructions
Missing or non-readable security stickers have to be replaced immediately! To avoid malfunction, machine defects and injuries, read the following security instructions! The locally applicable laws and regulations may specify the minimum age of the operator and limit the use of this machine!

• Use the machine only in good enough light to allow a safe operation can be guaranteed. In tiredness, decreased concentration or under the influence of alcohol or drugs, the work on the machine is prohibited! Caution in slippery conditions – slip hazard – risk of injury.
• When working, robust and non-slip footwear. Slides / stumble / traps are a major cause of serious injury or death. The machine may only be operated by trained personnel. Unauthorized persons, especially children and not trained personnel must be kept away from the running machine! If you pass the machine to third, these instructions must be attached to the machine. Before each use, the reliability of the machine is to be checked (tightness of the cutting tool, the proper function of the throttle lever) Danger of burns! During the operation flow of hot exhaust gases and engine parts such as the carburettor and engine become hot.
• After the operation, the machine must cool down. Otherwise there is an imminent risk of burns WARNING: Gasoline is highly flammable! Smoking and open flames are prohibited during refuelling. Do not refuel when the engine and carburettor are still very hot. Refuel only outdoors or in a well ventilated area.
• Avoid contact with skin and clothes (fire hazard). Check after refuelling tank cap and check for leaks. Start the engine at least 3 meters from the tank location. Spilled fuel is wipe immediately. Work attentively, safety conscious and always be fully aware safe stand when working! Caution on uneven work surfaces and work surfaces with a slope! Regular breaks reduce the security risk to loss of control due to fatigue. Avoid abnormal posture.
• No other person shall remain within 15m! This distance also adhere to things! Danger of damage! Solid objects, stones, metal parts, or the like can be thrown out – risk of injury! Use personal safety equipment: ear protectors, safety goggles, safety shoes and safety helmet when working with the machine Do not grab in the cutting tool while it is rotating. Take care that you do not get under the cutting tool! Always use the correct cutting tool for the work to be done.
• Do not operate in an enclosed or confined areas. Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide. The exposure can cause unconsciousness and death. Before the start, after the failure or shock, be sure to check the device and make sure that it is in good condition. Wear firm gloves when you use the brush cutter or if you install or remove the cutting blade.

TRANSPORT NOTES:

• Switch off the engine
• Secure the machine
• Empty tank completely, avoid fuel spillage.
  To avoid damage to the device never drag but always lift correctly.

STORAGE NOTES:

• Remove and clean thread head and cutter blade
• Fit the blade guard
• Clean the machine and dry
• Empty Tank completely, avoid fuel spillage.
  Store in a dry, out of reach of children place, well packaged (protection against cuts)

Remaining risk factors

WARNING It is important to ensure that each machine has remaining risks. In the execution of all work (even the simplest) greatest attention is required. A safe working depends on you!

Working with a machine always poses some risks that cannot be eliminated entirely:
Noise : Working for a long time can damage your hearing if you do not have a very good hearing protection.

Risks of injury:

• Be aware that the cutter might stall and lead you to fall.
• Small objects might be caught by the machine and catapulted into the air.
• The contact with the rotating moving cutter causes severe injuries! Protect especially your feet by wearing reinforced security shoes.
• Never get with your fingers or hands near the rotating moving cutter.
• Do not touch the muffler or other machine components during operation – They become hot!

Risk to the hands or fingers:   Access while it is working in the mowing apparatus. After the operation, the machine must cool down. Otherwise, there is an acute risk of scalding!
Wear protective gloves to avoid injury: Make sure that the cover is securely mounted. Be rotating parts (blades) mounted incorrectly, this can lead to serious accidents.
Check before starting work, the cutting blade for tight fit These risk factors can be minimized through obeying all security and operation instructions, proper machine maintenance, proficient and appropriate operation by persons with technical knowledge and experience.

ASSEMBLY

Delivery content
Unpack the lawnmower ZI-DRM 51 and check the machine is in perfect condition and the delivery is complete.
Assembly
The ZI-DRM 51 is supplied ready for use. Only the following steps before first use are needed.
Note : When setting up and folding the handlebar is particularly important to pay attention to kink-free course of the Bowden cables.

1. Raise handles until lower handle section locks into place in mowing position.
2. Remove protective padding, raise upper handle section into place on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs.
3. Assemble the front wheel and bracket as below picture shown:
4. Fix the grass catcher as pictures 1 to 2:

OPERATION

Operation instructions

• Mower should be started only with correctly mounted grass catcher or side discharge.
• Switch off the engine before adjusting the cutting height or before you empty the grass collection container.
• Bring your hands or feet under the mower never or below the grass discharge chute.
• Remove before you start mowing, ask all foreign objects from the work area, which can be thrown from, the device. Figure F
• Make sure that children, bystanders and pets always keep a safe distance to the appliance while in operation.
• Raise your lawn mower to never, while you start the engine.

ATTENTION: All work with the engine stopped and a complete stop of Cutter and removed spark plugs perform!

Fill with oil
ATTENTION : The engine is delivered without oil. Fill in 0.55 liter oil (15W40) before starting the engine!
Between measures used by the dipstick -without tighten upbetween the upper max and lower min mark. Caution: Do not overfill.

Fill with fuel
Imortant : Environmentally friendly unleaded gasoline can be used safely.

• Refuel only the recommended fuel grades.

• Allow to cool before refueling machine.

• Clean area around filler cap well, unscrew the fuel filler cap and fill to bottom of filler neck.

• Fuel filler cap back on tight screws.
  Note : Fuel may contain substances similar to solvents.

• Avoid skin and eye contact with petroleum products.

• Wear gloves while refueling.

• Do not inhale fuel vapors.

• Keep fuel away from children.

ATTENTION: ANY FINAL JAM NUT AND BOLT ON ANY DEAD TIGHT! WHILE OPERATING THE VIBRATING MACHINE STRONG, NOT TIGHTEN THE SCREWS CAN BREAK OFF AND LOST AND DANGEROUS SITUATION TO BE CARRIED!

Engine Start / Stop
Start the engine, if you have your mower mounted correctly: Set throttle to the lower position. Pull the engine lever against the push handle. Pull the pullstarter-handle until resistance is felt and then pull out quickly by. Run the pullstarter-handle slowly to the rope guide back as soon as the engine starts. If the engine runs, set the speed with the throttle.

WARNING! Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts.

Height adjustment
CAUTION : Do them at no time changes to the adjustment of the machine without shutting off the engine before.
Your mower is equipped with a central height adjustment which 6 different height settings from 25 – 75 mm offers. Turn off the engine and wait before changing the cutting height to the rotating parts are no longer rotate. To change the cutting height, push the joystick in the direction of the wheel. Turn to the left to reduce the cutting height, turn clockwise increases the cut height. All wheels will be at the same height of the cut. To adjust the front wheel of the average height, loosen the wing nut, pull out the axle and adjust the wheel to the desired position. After fix the axle again.
Note : The cutting height can be chosen so that the blade on uneven surfaces do not touch the ground! Mowing to low cutting adjustment should be performed only on a level, and plan lawns.

Self-driving function / auto-wheel drive
Press the brake lever to the guide rail and the mower will move automatically with the engine running at about forward.
Let the brake lever to release the mower no longer automatically moves forward.
Grass catcher
With Drain and clean the grass catcher, make sure that the mesh is vented. Empty the grass catcher before filling to maximum (50-70% share) and it will improve the collection of lawn and grass.

Function
This mower can be converted for its various functions, depending on the application: From lawn mower with rear discharge to:

1. Mower
2. Mower with grass catcher
3. Mower for mulching
4. Mower with side discharge

Mower
Cutting up and depositing the grass on the lawn. Use the mower withou grass catcher.

Mower with grass catcher
Cutting up and collected in the grass catcher.

Mower for mulching
Note : Carry out only with engine stopped and a complete stop of the cutter! Lift the chute deflector and remove the grass collection container. Slide the mulching plug into the opening provided. Push it into the opening. Close the eject cover.

What is mulch?
When mulching the grass or foliage is cut in one step, then fine chopped and then ejected as a natural fertilizer again.

Tips to mulch mowing:

• Regular pruning to max. 2 cm (from 6 cm to 4 cm tall grass) – The blades should be as sharp – Mow wet grass – Move the mower at a walking pace – Regularly clean the mulching plug, the housing interior and the mower blade.

Mower with side discharge

Note : Carry out only with engine stopped and a complete stop of the cutter! Lift the chute deflector and remove the grass collection container. Mount the mulching plug into the rear discharge opening (see conversion to mulching mower) Lift the side cover for side discharge. Install the side ejection guide to the holder of the flap. Lower the side door – the door is now fixed on the side discharge.

MAINTENANCE

ATTENTION: Don’t clean or do maintenance on the machine while it is still connected to the power supply: Damages to machine and injuries might occur due to unintended switching on of the machine!

• The machine is low maintenance and contains little parts that must undergo a maintenance operator. Faults or defects that may affect the safety of the machine, must be rectified immediately. Repair work may only be performed by qualified personnel! At regular intervals, you should also check the bolts and screws are tight.
• Worn or poorly tightened nuts and bolts can cause serious damage to the engine or frame Never store with filled tank or gas cans in a closed space where gasoline gases to escape and reach a high temperature and can then inflame the mower. Let the Motor cool the way before storing the mower.
• To reduce the risk of fire, clean the mower, especially the engine, exhaust and fuel tank. Remove all grass residues, leaves and grease residues. Regularly check the condition of the baffle plate and the grass catcher. Replace these parts if they are damaged.
• Before storage of the mower, you should change the oil
• Regularly check the oil level and add if necessary, add oil. Frequently check the mower and ensure that any Grass residues are located under the cover. Grease the wheel axle and the bearings. Check the blade often to ensure a clean cut. The cutting blade should be sharp and well balanced (no imbalance). . If the blade hits an obstacle, stop the mower.

Check the oil level

• Provide lawn mower with all wheels on the specific section.
• Oil tank cap unscrew counter clockwise and wipe dipstick.
• Replace the dipstick all the way into the filler pipe.
• Pull out the dipstick and check the oil level in a horizontal position.
• The oil level must be between the maximum and minimum mark.

Maintenance of the air filter
Note : Dirty air filters reduce the engine efficiency by restricting airflow to the carburetor. Regular monitoring, especially in dusty atmosphere is therefore essential!
Attention : Never clean the air filter elements with gasoline or flammable solvents. Fire or explosion!

Do not let the engine run without his air filter: This dust penetrates through the carburetor and causing premature.

Damaged blades
Note : Wear thick gloves for mounting and sharpening the cutting blade. Check that the blade is always well balanced.
If the blade is pushed, despite all precautions for foreign objects / obstacles, first turn off the engine and disconnect the spark plug. If the blade stops, tilt the mower and the blade checked for possible damage. Deformed or bent blades must not be re-aligned. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. After hitting an obstacle, the mower must be checked by an authorized service workshop. Sure before use that knife and knife holder are not damaged. If necessary, replace such parts or checked. Never work with an unbalanced blade – this cause vibration and further damage may result.

Change the blade

When changing the blade are to protect your hands, wear appropriate gloves. Before the spark plug is to be deducted. Use to help a holding pen as a blocking device for the knife. The blade mounting screw has a normal right hand thread. To loosen this screw is best to use a 17 mm socket wrench. When reassembling the slip clutch on the exact order in which these components were previously installed. The screw diameter must be attached to the specified torque of 40 Nm Make sure that the cutting edges pointing in the direction in which the motor also rotates. When replacing, use only cutter that match the original enclosed blade in quality and size.

Sharpen knives
Note : To clean work with, you should raise it at regular intervals. (after about 25 hours) The cutting blade can be sharpened with a metal file. Even better is a sharpening / grinding in the customer service workshop. There is also paid particular attention to the fact that is sanded off on each side the same amount, to avoid any imbalance. The sharpening of the cutting edge may only be up to the impressed mark. Use only original spare parts. Parts of inferior quality can cause serious damage to the unit and may also adversely affect your safety. Please contact your vendor for all required spare parts.

Chainging oil
The oil drain plug is located under engine, have a container ready to catch the oil and remove the drain plug. We should incline machine to make sure all the oil could be go out,Once the oil has been emptied, replace the drain plug making sure that the washer is in place and wipe clean any spillages. Refill with 15W40 oil. When the dipstick is rested on the filler pipe (i.e. not screwed in place), the oil lever must be between the Min and Max marks on the dipstick. (See chapter fill with oil).

Spark Plug
Once the engine has cooled, remove the spark plug using the box spanner supplied, clean the plug with a wire brush. Using a feeler gauge, set the gap to 0.75 mm (0.030″). Refit the spark plug taking care not to overtighten.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

Cleaning
Clean the machine and the working attachment from soil, dust, grass, chips, and small twigs, etc. Clean the machine housing with a wet cloth and a mild cleaning solution. Put on all coatless flats a thin coat of oil.
NOTICE: The usage of solvents, aggressive chemicals or scouring agents damages the machine housing.

Disposal
Do not dispose the machine in residual waste. Contact your local authorities for information regarding the available disposal options. When you buy at your local dealer for a replacement unit, the latter is obliged to exchange your old.

NOTICE
Please note that a return should always be in the original packaging. By this measure, accidental damage and their often contentious regulation are effectively avoided. Only in the original box your device is optimally protected and thus secured a smooth machining.

·   cable for engine brake adjusted ?

·   plug or plug cap defect

·   fuel tank empty

| ·   press/pull brake lever correctly

·   check adjustment

·   clean or replace plug or cap

·      refuel

Rough running, vibrations| ·   Loose engine screws

·   Loose blade screw

·   damaged or unbalanced blade

·   friction clutch worn

| ·   tighten screws

·   check blade tightening

·   balance or replace blade

·   replace friction washers

Engine runs irregular| ·   air filter dirty

·   bent / damaged throttle cable

·   spark plug dirty

| ·   clean air filter or replace

·   adjust / replace cable

·   clean plug

Low quality cut| ·   blade is blunt

·   cutting height too low

| ·   sharpen blade

·   adjust cutting height

Mower does not collect properly| ·   cutting height set too low with high grass

·   blade worn

·   catcher fabric clogged

| ·   adjust cutting height

·   replace blade

·   clean catcher or replace

NOTICE: Should you in necessary repairs not able to properly to perform or you have not the prescribed training for it always attract a workshop to fix the problem.

References

• Gradbena točka
• Your Job. Our Tools. - ZIPPER Maschinen GmbH

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