® Never mow while barefoot or wearing open sandals! or thongs. Wear long trousers and heavy shoes (preferably safety footwear). Know your controls. Read this booklet carefully. Learn how to stop engine quickly in any emergency. @ Make sure the lawn is clear of sticks, stones, bonos, wire and debris. They could be thrown by the blades. Slop the engine and disconnect spark plug wire before checking or working on the mower. Before using, always visually inspoct to see that blades, blade pins and cutler assembly are not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and pins in sets to preserve balance. DAMAGED BLADES AND WORN PINS ARE MAJOR HAZARDS. Check all nuts, bolts and screws often; always be sure the mower is in safe operating condition. Use only replacement parts made and guaranteed by DEUTSCHER. Add fuel BEFORE starting engine Avoid spilling petrol and do not fill the tank while engine is running or while you are smoking. Do not mow whilst peaple, especially children, or pels are in the mowing area. Never use the mower unless the grass catcher, or guards provided by the manufacturer, are in position. Disengage alll blade and drive clutches before starting. Start the engine carefully with feet well away from the blades. Do not operate engine in a confined space where exhaust fumes (carbon monoxide) can collect. Stop the engine whenever you leave the mower, even for a moment. @ Disengage cuttershaft drive before. moving mower across gravel drives, walks or roads. Do not allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions ta use the mower. On slopes or wel grass, be extra careful of your footing Never cut grass by pulling the mower towards you, Be extremely careful when using a mower on slopes. Do not over-speed the engine or alter governor settings. Excessive speed is dangerous and shortens mower and engine life. Itis advisable to wear suitable eye protection when operating a mower. Tum the fuel off al the conclusion of mowing and reduce the throtile setting during engine run-out. Store fuel in a cool place in a container specifically designed for tho purpose. In general, plastic containers are unsuitable. Never pick up or carry a mower when it is operating NOTE: These saiety instructions are recommended by the Standards Association of Australia for use with pedestrian and ride-on mowers. Deutscher -J26Your DEUTSCHER Grass Quiler comes to you tested! and reacy to operate with engine and gear box already filled with oil Before operaling he machine, thoroughly check the area to be cut and remove any object thal may rause damage to the machine. Use fresh fuel - do not use 2 stroke fuel Read Engine Instruction Book. Ensure thal gear lever is in neutral position. Set blades to maximum cutting height Pull bel release lover towards handles to disengage cculler bell Set throttle lever to midway position Start engine according to instructions and allow time for warm up befare engaging bell release lever, which locks in working position. Do not operate engine at maximum rove unless heawy conditions warrant i peau xo ILLUS} RAHION + Important THROTTLE CONTROL GEAR LEVER / Ny i \ / CLUTCH LEVEH HEIGHT OF CUT LEYER GEAR BOX BELT ADJUSTMENT I OIL: Your engine needs GOOD OIL - GLEAN OIL - ENOUGH OIL. Each five (5) hours add oll to top level filer opening. AIR CLEANER: Service air cleaner every 25 running hours under normel condijions. Under dusty concitions, every 4 hours. (Refer fo Engine Instruction Maral) PETROL: Use fresh fuel COOLING FINS, SCREEN: This engine is air enoled Keep the blower screen, fins on flywheel, oylinder head and block. free fram grass or dit and grease. Check every 8 hours. Clogged fins and screen block airflow, causing aver-heating, which may result in serious amnaye to the enging. Remove blower screen and dean regularly.