BALMORAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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1. EURO e Printed in England e BA F 016 L69 830 e Balmoral e Titel e OSW 09 01 F016 L69 830 Buch Seite 1 Freitag 21 September 2001 2 04 14 BALMORAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS oO EURO Printed in England BA F016 L69 830 Balmoral U2 e OSW 09 01 F016 L69 830 Buch Seite 2 Freitag 21 September 2001 2 04 14 2 F016 L69 830 09 01 EURO Printed in England BA e L69 832 Balmoral Y OSW 07 01 F016 L69 830 Buch Seite 3 Freitag 21 September 2001 2 0 EURO Printed in England BA F016 L69 830 Balmoral U4 e OSW 09 01 F016 L69 830 Buch Seite 4 Freitag 21 September 2001 2 04 14 4 F016 L69 830 09 01 EURO Printed in England BA F016 L69 830 Balmoral U5 OSW 09 01 F016 L69 830 Buch Seite 5 Freitag 21 September 2001 2 04 14 5 F016 L69 830 09 01 x EURO Printed in England BA F016 L69 830 Balmoral U4 e OSW 09 01 F016 L69 830 Buch Seite 1 Freitag 21 September 2001 2 04 14 Safety Notes Warning Read these instructions carefully be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the lawnmower Learn how to stop the lawnmower quickly in any emer gency Explanation of symbols on the lawnmower General hazard safety alert Read instructio2. Land drive does not engage Excessive vibration noise F016 L69 761 TMS 29 09 00 Incorrect adjustment cable Adjust cable damaged Contact an ATCO GUALCAST Approved Service Agent Blade s or and cylinder bearing Contact an ATCO QUALCAST damaged Approved Service Agent Engine fault See engine maintenance manual English 6 i e x EURO Printed in England BA F016 L69 830 Balmoral U4 e OSW 09 01 F016 L69 830 Buch Seite 7 Freitag 21 September 2001 2 04 14 Guarantee ATCO QUALCAST guarantees this product against manufacturing defects We will repair or replace at our option if a manufacturing defect occurs within the guarantee period as long as it has not been subjected to rental hire use The engine fitted to this mower is covered by the engine manufac turer See engine manual for details The guarantee period for domestic use is 3 years for parts 2 years engine extend guarantee option of one further year see engine manual for details and 2 years for labour costs from date of purchase For the purpose of this guarantee Domestic use means any use of the product on the property belonging to the purchaser forming part of the garden area of his her dwelling To obtain a repair under this guarantee Take your lawnmower to a ATCO GUALCAST Ap proved Service Agent Show your dated proof of purchase Show the guarantee pag
3. HP 2 15 3 5 HP Blade width cm 35 35 43 43 50 50 Height of cut mm 6 35 6 35 6 35 6 35 6 35 6 35 Cuts per metre 79 79 79 79 79 79 Grassbox capacity l 52 52 62 62 70 70 Weight kg 40 42 48 50 57 5 59 5 Max overall width mm 5 5 60 60 68 68 Serial number See rating details on machine Intended Use Operating Controls This product is intended for domestic lawn mowing 1 Top handle 2 Petrol filler cap Introduction Pamela 4 Grassbox This manual gives instructions on the correct assem 5 Bottom handle bly and safe use of your machine It is important 6 Carburettor that you read these instructions carefully 7 Throttle lever When fully assembled the machine weighs approx l 8 Drive control lever imately 40 59 5 kg Obtain assistance to remove from packaging Cutter control lever Take care when transporting the mower to the Not all of the accessories illustrated or described are lawn as the blades are sharp included as standard delivery O Delivered lfems Assembly Carefully remove the machine from its packaging A Handles and check that you have the all the following Unfold the handle top 1 and secure with the handle items clamping lever 10 Make sure the cables do not be Lawnmower with handle assembly come trapped between the handles Operating instructions The handle top is height adjustable The cam lock spindle 11 can be repositioned indesired position I Spare parts list Machine reg
4. 7 Remove cassette retaining screws 28 on both sides Pull the cutting cassette unit 29 out using the handle Obtain assistance if required Refit cassette 29 following the above in reverse This method is the same for fitting or removing cas sette accessories removing Eu Battery Charging electric start models only The battery is trickle charged continuousiy when the mower is running however it will reguire charg ing before initial use once a month during the mowing season and once during winter storage Use the battery charger supplied as follows 1 Remove the battery 30 2 Connect the battery to the charger 3 Connect the charger to a 230 V 50 Hz mains sup ply Switch on and charge for between 16 24 hours If necessary the battery can be leff on charge for up to 72 hours Any longer may dam age the battery The charger must not be used outdoors Engine Maintenance Changing oil Change the oil after 2 hours of use The oil should then be changed every 29 hours or at the end of each season before storage whichever is sooner see engine manual for details Note It is important that you use the recom mended oil to avoid damage to your engine Replacing Air filter See engine manual for details General maintenance and Adjustments See en gine manual for details Accessories Scarifier unit BALMORAL 14S SE UK F016 800 092 Scarifier unit BALMORAL 14S SE EURO F016 800 0
5. 93 Scarifier unit BALMORAL 17S SE UK F016 800 094 Scarifier unit BALMORAL 17S SE EURO F016 800 095 Scarifier unit BALMORAL 20S SE UK F016 800 096 Scarifier unit BALMORAL 20S SE EURO F016 800 097 Winter Storage Storage over 30 days Regular maintenace at the recommended service intervals replacing worn or damaged parts as nec essary and having the mower serviced by an ATCO QUALCAST Approved Service Agent before winter storage will maximize the life and reliability of the mower Observe the following before storage 1 Clean the mower down thoroughly Remove any grass debris especially around the engine cooling fins also see engine manual 4 Switch off the mains supply before disconnect 2 Check the cutting action see Adjusting the ing the battery charger or battery Blades and lightly oil the cutting edges 5 Refit the battery 30 3 Check that all nuts and bolts are tight 4 Drain off any fuel in the petrol tank by z Removing the pipe from the carburettor and Adjusting Drive Cable emptying the fuel into a can H If the mower does not drive adequately it may Run the engine for a few minutes until the engine be necessary to adjust the drive cable as fol Op lows Remove the carburettor bowl by removing nut Seen AES tun adur aa inea and drain off any fuel in the carburettor This will ae as Ju 5 prevent gum fuel deposits forming on essential carburettor parts gt CHORE ENS T 5 Change the oil
6. aging Cutters only 1 Start engine 2 Push the red safety latch 22 forward and gradu ally sgueeze the cutter control lever 9 towards the top handle 1 3 To stop release the cutter lever 9 Before mowing check the engine oil level and fill the petrol tank Toward the end of season it is advisable to put only as much fuel in the tank as you need for each cut since it should be completely used before storing the mower G For best results place the lawnmower on The edge of lawn mow in a forward direction Then at right angles at the end of each turn slightly overlapping the previously cut strip The next time you mow the lawn try to work at right angles to the previous cut as this will help prevent unevenness in the surface soil which can build up if you always mow in the same direction F016 L69 761 TMS 29 09 00 Maintenance Stop and remove spark plug cap Note To ensure long and reliable service carry out the following maintenance regularly Check for obvious defects such as loose dislodged or damaged blades loose fixings and worn or damaged components Check that covers and guards are undamaged and correctly fitted Carry out necessary mainte nance or repairs before using Clean the exterior of the machine thoroughly using a soft brush and cloth Do not use water solvents or polishes Remove all debris especially from the air filter and engine fins If the mower should happen to fail despit
7. and replace the air filter Winter When correctly adjusted drive to the rear roller is storage only See engine manual for details engaged when the drive control lever8 is squeezed against the handle top 1 or disengaged when released F016 L69 761 TMS 29 09 00 English 5 s Fault Finding EURO Printed in England BA F016 L69 830 Balmoral e U4 e OSW 09 01 4 F016 L69 830 Buch Seite 6 Freitag 21 September 2001 2 04 14 a Kae The following table gives checks and actions that you can perform if your machine does not operate cor rectly If these do not identify remedy the problem contact an ATCO QUALCAST Approved Service Agent Warning Switch off remove spark plug cap before investigating fault Cutter not correctly adjusted Adjust the cutter Engine is flooded Leave for 10 15 minutes Spark plug lead not connected Reconnect Spark plug dirty See engine maintenance manual Mower leaves a ragged finish Engine will not start Engine stops Engine does not stop No petrol Refill Tank Engine speed too low for conditions Move throttle Cutting cylinder obstructed Turn off engine and clear obstruction Throttle cable not correctly adjusted Stop engine by removing spark plug lead and refer to the engine mainte nance manual Cutting cylinder does not Incorrect adjustment Contact an ATCO QUALCAST rotate Approved Service Agent
8. ckwise to start If the engine does not start use the recoil start method and charge the battery see maintenance and fault finding 4 Once the engine has run for a few minutes move the choke lever to OFF Starting from Hot Follow Starting from Cold using steps 1 amp 3 only If the engine does not start or will not continue to run follow the Starting from Cold procedure with choke lever 20 between the On and Off posi tion Stopping a Move the throttle lever 7 to position O English 3 4 x EURO Printed in England BA F016 L69 830 Balmoral U4 e OSW 09 01 F016 L69 830 Buch Seite 4 Freitag 21 September 2001 2 04 14 a Engaging Cylinder cutter and rear roller 1 Start engine 2 Push the red safety latch 22 forward and gradu ally squeeze the cutter control lever 9 towards the top handle 1 3 Gradually squeeze the drive control lever 8 to wards the top handle 1 4 Release the red safety latch 22 5 Adjust the speed as required by moving the throttle lever 7 between gy and d 6 To stop release both control levers 8 and 9 Engaging rear roller only 1 Start engine 2 Gradually squeeze the drive control lever 8 to wards the top handle 1 3 Adjust the speed as required by moving the throttle lever 7 between Q and d 4 To stop release the drive control lever 8 Eng
9. claration of Conformity Measured values determined according fto 2000 14 EC 1 60m height 1 m distance away and EN 25 349 Typically the A weighted noise level of the product is sound pressure level 81 dB A 14 S 82 dB A 14 SE 81 dB A 17 S 82 dB A 17 SE 83 dB A 20 S 82 dB A 20 SE sound power level 92 dB A 14 S 93dB A 14SE 92dB A 1758 93 AB A l7 SE 94 dB A 20 S 93 dB A 20 SE The typical weighted acceleration is 4 m s We declare under our sole responsibility that this product is in conformity with the following stand ards or standardization documents EN 60 335 EN 836 according to the provisions of the directives 89 336 EEC 98 37 EC 2000 14 EC 2000 14 EC The guaranteed sound power level Lwa is lower than 95 dB A 145 95 dB A 14 SE 93dB A 17S 95dB A 17SE 95dB A 20S 95 dB A 20 SE Conformity assessment procedure according to Annex VIII Notified body SRL Sudbury England PLACE Stowmarket Juli 2001 structions for your mower scarifier as a properly Signature Position Director cared for product should give many yeas of excel lent service 1 F016 L69 761 TMS 29 09 00 English 7 4 x R ckseite e Printed in England e BA F 016 L69 830 e Balmoral e OSW 09 01 F016 L69 830 Buch Seite 1 Freitag 21 September 2001 2 04 14 Atco Qualcast Ltd Suffolk Works Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 1EY Engla
10. e This guarantee does not apply if the product has been resold by original pur chaser this does not apply in the Republic of Ir land or has been used under hire the product has been modified to change the manufacturer s specification or if non genuine spares have been fitted if any previous repair was undertaken by anyone other than an ATCO QUALCAST Approved Serv ice Agent the fault is due to maladjustment abuse ne glect or accidental damage the fault is due to lack of lubrication or mainte nance Blades drive chains bearings belts rubber on the rear roller and cables The cost of routine maintenance of the product is not covered by the guarantee It is in your best interest to follow the Operating In Should you require spares always insist on genuine ATCO GUALCAST spares Any damage caused to the product through the fitting of parts not made or approved by ATCO GUALCAST is not covered by the Guarantee Your statutory rights are not affected by this guar antee Your product has been manufactured under an environmental management system using where possible the most environmentally responsible ma terial and processes and with the potential for re cycling at the end of its life When the time comes to dispose of this product please consider the environmental and take it to recognised recycling facility Please contact your Local Authority for location in formation De
11. e the care taken in manufacture and testing repair should be carried out by an Approved Service Agent for Atco Qualcast garden products For all corresoondence and spare parts orders al ways include the 10 digit part number from the nameplate of the machine Adjusting the Blade D The cutters should be adjusted if the grass is not cut cleanly and evenly 1 Tilt the mower back and wedge securely 2 Remove grassbox cradle 23 3 Turn adjusting nuts 24 clockwise a little at a time Note The blades are correctly adjusted when the cutting cylinder 25 lightly brushes the bottom blade across the full width as the cylinder 25 is turned The blades act like a pair of shears as a test cor rectly adjusted blades will cut a piece of good quality writing paper across the width of the blade Once correctly adjusted refit grassbox cradle 23 English 4 4 x EURO Printed in England BA F016 L69 830 Balmoral U4 e OSW 09 01 F016 L69 830 Buch Seite 5 Freitag 21 September 2001 2 04 14 Removing replacing QX Cylinder Cassette Gu The mower is fitted with a QX quick exchange cassette which can be removed and taken to Ap proved Service Agent for sharpening To move the cassette tis advisable to wear a pair of gardening gloves not supplied Remove grassbox cradle 23 Remove the drive cover26 by screws 2
12. istration card II or III Use cable clips 12 to attach cables to bottom han Engine Maintenace manuol dle 5 and top handle 1 Petrol tank Fit petrol tank 3 to mower using screw 13 and ot Petrol tank screw tach petrol pipe 14 to the carburettor 6 using petrol a a hen storing the hand b 7 or convenience when storing the handle can be Handle spindle folded by lifting the handle clamping lever 11 Grassbox Grassbox cradle side wheel spindle incl of nuts x 2 side wheel When parts are missing or damaged please con tact the consumer hotline on O 14 49 74 21 30 for assistance We have also a network of approved Atco Qualcast service agents who you can also contact for service and advice both within and outside the period of guarantee F016 L69 761 TMS 29 09 00 English 2 x EURO Printed in England BA F016 L69 830 Balmoral U4 e OSW 09 01 F016 L69 830 Buch Seite 3 Freitag 21 September 2001 2 04 14 Petrol Petrol deteriorates over time Engine starting may be difficult if you use petrol kept for more than 30 days Always run the fuel tank dry when storing over 30 days 1 Remove the petrol filler cap 2 add unleaded petrol to the tank3 leaving approximately 25 mm of tank 3 space for fuel expansion 2 Replace the petrol filler cap 2 3 Wipe up any spilt petrol from the engine before starting the mo
13. led 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 vapours have dissipated Replace the fuel tank and container caps securely Replace faulty silencers Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect Before using always visually insoect to see that the blades blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or damaged On multi bladed lawnmower take care as rotating one blade may cause other blades to rotate Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light Avoid operating the lawnmower in wet grass where feasi ble Always be sure of your footing on slopes Walk never run a o lt gt F016 L69 761 TMS 29 09 00 Mowing on banks can be dangerous Mow across the face of slopes never up and down Be particularly careful of your footing on slopes or wet grass Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes Do not mow excessively steep slopes Use extreme caution when stepping back or pulling the lawnmower towards you Never cut grass by pulling the mower towards you Stop the blades if the lawnmower has to be tilted for trans portation when crossing surfaces other than grass and when transporting the lawnmower to and from the area to be mowed Do not tilt the lawnmower when starting or switching on the motor except if the lawn
14. mower has to be tilted for starting in long grass In this case do not tilt it more than absolutely necessary and lift only the part which is away from the op erator Always ensure that both hands are in the operating position before returning the mower to the ground Never operate the lawnmower with defective guards or without the grassbox in place Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine Operating an engine at excessive speed may increase the hazard of personal injury Disengage all blade and clutches before starting the en gine Start the engine or switch on the motor carefully according to instructions and with feet well away from the blade s Do not tilt the mower when starting Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts while the lawnmower is being operated Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug cap before checking cleaning or working on the lawn mower after striking a foreign object Inspect the lawnmower for damage and make repairs before restarting and operat ing the lawnmower if the lawnmower starts to vibrate abnormally check im mediately before making height of cut adjustment Stop the engine whenever you leave the machine before refuelling before clearing blockage before making height of cut adjustment Reduce the throttle setting during engine shut down Keep all nuts bolts and screws tight to be sure that the law
15. n mower is in safe working Condition Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to pre serve balance Never store the lawnmower with petrol in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure To reduce the fire hazard keep the engine silencer battery compartment and petrol storage area free of grass leaves or excessive grease Check the grassbox bag frequently for wear or deteriora tion Replace worn or damaged parts for safety Go slow when using a trailing seat If the fuel tank has be drained this should be done outdoors Be careful during adjustment of the lawnmower to prevent entrapment of the feet and hands between moving blades and fixed parts of the lawnmower Ensure replacement parts fitted are Atco Qualcast ap proved English 1 amp x i EURO Printed in England BA F016 L69 830 Balmoral U4 e OSW 09 01 F016 L69 830 Buch Seite 2 Freitag 21 September 2001 2 04 14 Product Specification Cylinder Mower Balmoral 14S BALMORAL 14 SE BALMORAL 17 S Balmoral 17 SE BALMORAL 20 S BALMORAL 20 SE Part number FO16 307 542 F016 307 642 F016 308 542 F016 308 642 FO16 309 542 F016 309 642 Engine size cc 148 148 148 148 148 148 Fuel tank capacity 1 7 1 7 1 7 1 7 1 7 1 7 Rated power kW 2 15 3 5 HP 2 15 3 5 HP 2 15 3 5 HP 2 15 3 5 HP 2 15 3 5
16. n manual Beware of thrown or flying objects to bystanders Poe Keep bystanders a safe distance away from the machine LT Remove spark plug lead before maintenance Sharp blade s Beware of severing toes or fingers jue A 4 Wait until all machine components have com pletely stopped before touching them The blades continue to rotate after the machine is switched STOP off a rotating blade can cause injury Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instruc tions to use the lawnmower Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator Never mow while people especially children or pets are nearby Never pick up or carry the lawnmower while the motor is run ning Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for ac cidents or hazards occurring to other people or their prop erty Whilst mowing always wear substantial footwear and long trousers Do no operate the equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals Thoroughly inspect the area where the lawnmower is to be used and remove all objects that may be thrown by the ma chine WARNING Petrol is highly flammable Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this pur pose Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refuelling Add fuel before starting the engine Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add petrol whilst the engine is run ning or when the engine is hot If petrol is spil
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18. on the lower heights of cur It is set by loosening the screws 18 and rotat ing the comb until the tines just touch the ground You may need to re adjust after changing the height of cut Take care not to set the comb too deep as this could cause damage to either your mower or lawn F016 L69 761 TMS 29 09 00 D Cutting Long Grass Using Side Wheel Kit appro priate models only Your mower is fitted with a full width front roller which is suitable for normal smooth lawns For cut ting longer coarse grass a side wheel kit can be fit ted To fit this kit proceed as follows 1 Tilt the mower back and wedge securely 2 Remove the front roller comb assembly by re moving screw 18 and slackening nut 19 on both sides 3 Fit the side wheel space tube on to the side wheels spindle 4 Fit side wheel assembly by placing a washer either side of the roller brackets and tighten the nut securely Refit the full width roller by following steps 1 3 in re verse Using Your Mower Starting and Stopping Starting from Cold Recoil start models 1 Move the throttle lever 7 to position lt gt 2 Move the choke lever 20 to On 3 Pull the recoil cord handle Allow the recoil han dle to return slowly after each pull 4 Once the engine has run for a few minutes move the choke lever to OFF Electric start models 1 Move the throttle lever 7 to position Ae 2 Move the choke lever 20 to On 3 Turn the key 21 clo
19. wer B Engine Oil The mower is not supplied with oil in the engine however it is possible that there is a small quantity in the engine It is essential to fill with oil before start ing the engine to avoid damage fo your engine It is important to use the recommended oil to avoid damage fo your engine 1 With the mower standing on level ground un screw and remove the oil filler dip stick 15 2 Wipe the oil filler dip stick clean refit and tighten the oil filler dip stick 18 then remove it again Check the oil level 3 Add a good quality SAE 30 API SF in small guan tities at a time allowing it to settle Repeatedly add oil and check the level until it reaches the max position on the dip stick 15 The engine may require up to 0 6 litres of oil 4 Refit and tighten the oil filler dip stick 15 Grassbox bag Attach remove the grassbox 4 B Height Of Cut Adjustment Your mower has an infinitely adjustable height of cut between 6 36 mm with four markings be tween these numbered 1 4 as a guide to adjust ment A fifth position labelled S should only be used with the scarifier cassette accessory or to achieve a particularly short cut if the lawn is very flat The height of cut is adjusted by turning the knob 16 at the right hand rear of the machine The comb will also require adjustment See Comb Ad justmen t DJ Comb Adjustment Your mower is fitted with an adjustable comb 17 which can be brought into use
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