Global Machinery Company Lawn Mower RLMC User Guide

190cc 460
MULCH/C
PETROL LA
RLMC  
INSTRUCTION MANUAL (1
Code: RLMC IM  
Date: 080709  
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Edition: 5  
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Introduction  
Description of symbols  
Your new GMC power tool will more than satisfy  
your expectations. It has been manufactured under  
stringent GMC Quality Standards to meet superior  
performance criteria.  
The rating plate on your tool may show symbols.  
These represent important information about the  
product or instructions on its use.  
Conforms to relevant standards  
for electromagnetic compatibility.  
You will find your new tool easy and safe to operate,  
and, with proper care, it will give you many years  
of dependable service.  
Wear hearing protection.  
Wear eye protection.  
Wear breathing protection.  
CAUTION. Carefully read through this entire Instruction  
Manual before using your new GMC Power Tool. Take  
special care to heed the Cautions and Warnings.  
Wear safety footwear.  
Wear safety gloves.  
Your GMC power tool has many features that will make  
your job faster and easier. Safety, performance, and  
dependability have been given top priority in the  
development of this tool, making it easy to maintain  
and operate.  
Warning.  
Read these instructions for use carefully.  
Environmental protection  
Recycle unwanted materials instead  
of disposing of them as waste. All tools,  
hoses and packaging should be sorted,  
taken to the local recycling centre and  
disposed of in an environmentally safe way.  
Use at a distance of at least 15m  
from other people.  
Thrown objects and rotating blades  
can cause severe injury.  
Noise label rating 75dBA  
(taken at 7.5 meters) you must wear  
Explosive material.  
 
ear protection at all times.  
 
Extremely hot surface. Do not touch a hot muffler,  
gear box or cylinder, you may get burned. These  
parts get extremely hot from operation and remain  
hot for a short time after the unit is turned off.  
CAUTION. Before carrying out any operation stop  
the engine and disconnect the spark plug cap.  
CAUTION. Risk of hand and feet injuries.  
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can affect his ability to react and concentrate.  
Specifications  
Engine Capacity:  
Fuel Type:  
Remember that the operator or user is responsible  
for accidents or hazards occurring to other people  
or their property.  
190cc  
Unleaded  
Preparation  
Oil Type:  
4 Stroke Motor Oil  
While mowing, always wear sturdy footwear and long  
trousers. Do not operate the equipment when barefoot  
or wearing open sandals.  
Engine:  
Briggs & Stratton 190cc,  
4 Stroke  
0 – 3000min-1  
Speed:  
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be  
used and remove all objects which may be thrown by the  
machine or damage the cutter assembly and the engine  
(stones, sticks, metal wire, bones, etc.)  
Width of cut:  
18" 460mm  
Blade:  
1 Mulch Blade  
10 Levels, 15 – 70mm  
60L  
WARNING: DANGER! Engine fuel is highly flammable:  
Height adjustment:  
Grass catcher capacity:  
Equivalent spark plugs:  
– Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose.  
– Refuel using a funnel and outdoors only. Do not smoke  
while refuelling or whenever handling the fuel.  
CHAMPION - RJ19LM  
DENSO - W9LMR-US  
NGK - BR2LM  
– Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove  
the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel while the engine is  
running or when the engine is hot.  
Weight:  
32kg  
– If fuel 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 the fuel has  
evaporated and the vapour dispersed.  
Noise label rating 75dBA (taken at 7.5 meters) you must wear ear  
protection at all times.  
Safety rules for petrol lawn mowers  
Training  
Read the instructions carefully. Get familiar with the  
controls and proper use of the equipment.  
Only use the lawn mower for the purpose for which it was  
designed, i.e. for cutting and collecting grass. Any other  
use can be hazardous, causing damage to the machine.  
– Replace all fuel tanks and containers caps securely.  
Substitute faulty silencers.  
Before use, always inspect the machine, especially the  
condition of the blades, and check that the screws and  
cutting assembly are not worn or damaged. Replace worn or  
damaged blades and screws in sets to preserve balance.  
Discharge openings must be guarded at all times. Do not  
remove the discharge guard or hold it up while mowing.  
Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these  
instructions to use the lawn mower. Local regulations may  
restrict the age of the operator.  
It is advisable to wear suitable eye protection when  
operating the mower.  
Never use the lawn mower:  
– When people, especially children, or pets are nearby.  
– If the operator has taken medicine or substances that  
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Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire:  
Operation  
– Before carrying out any work underneath the cutting deck  
or before unclogging the chute;  
Do not operate the engine in a confined space where  
dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.  
– Before checking, cleaning or working on lawn mower;  
Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.  
If possible, avoid operating the equipment in wet grass.  
Always be sure of your footing on slopes.  
– After striking a foreign object. Inspect the lawn mower for  
damage and make repairs before restarting and operating  
the lawn mower;  
Walk, never run and do not allow yourself to be pulled  
along by the lawn mower.  
– If the lawn mower starts to vibrate abnormally (find and  
remove the cause of the vibration immediately).  
Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down.  
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.  
Do not mow on slopes of more than 20°.  
Stop the engine:  
– Whenever you leave the lawn mower unattended.  
Remove the key from models with electric starters.  
Exercise extreme caution when pulling the lawn-mower  
towards you.  
– Before refuelling.  
– Every time you remove or replace the grass-catcher.  
Stop the blade if the lawn mower has to be tilted for  
transportation when crossing surfaces other than grass,  
and when transporting the lawn mower to and from the  
area to be mowed.  
Reduce the throttle before turning off the engine and turn  
the fuel off when you have finished mowing, following the  
instructions in the engine handbook.  
When mowing, always keep to a safe distance from the  
rotating blade. This distance is the length of the handle.  
Never operate the lawn mower with defective guards, or  
without safety devices, such as the stoneguard and/or  
grass-catcher, in place.  
Never cut grass while walking backwards.  
Stop the engine before pushing mower across gravel  
drives, walks or roads.  
Do not change the engine governor settings or over  
speed the engine.  
Maintenance and storage  
On power-driven models, disengage the drive clutch  
before starting the engine.  
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the  
equipment is in safe working condition. Regular  
maintenance is essential for safety and performance.  
Start the engine carefully, following the instructions and  
keeping feet well away from the blade.  
Never store the equipment with fuel in the tank inside a  
building where vapour may reach a flame or a spark or  
a source of extreme heat.  
Do not tilt the lawn mower when starting the engine.  
Start the engine on a flat surface that is free of obstacles  
and tall grass.  
Allow the engine to cool before storing in an enclosed  
space.  
Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.  
Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.  
To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, exhaust  
silencer, battery compartment and fuel storage area  
free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease. Do not leave  
containers with grass cuttings in rooms.  
Never pick up or carry a lawn mower while the engine  
is running.  
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Check the stone-guard and grass-catcher frequently for  
wear and deterioration.  
If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done  
outdoors and when the engine is cool.  
Wear strong work gloves when removing and  
reassembling the blade.  
Check the blade’s balance after sharpening.  
For reasons of safety, do not use the equipment with  
worn or damaged parts. Parts are to be replaced and  
not repaired. Parts that are not of the same quality can  
damage the equipment and be dangerous for your safety.  
Whenever the machine is to be handled, transported or  
tilted you must:  
– wear strong working gloves;  
– grasp the machine at the points that offer a safe grip,  
taking account of the weight and its distribution.  
Damaged blades and worn bolts are major hazards.  
Contents of carton  
Handle bar locking knobs, with bolts and washers x 2  
Catcher  
Mulcher plug  
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Know your product  
1. Handle bar  
2. Lower handle  
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3. Throttle lever  
14  
4. Discharge guard  
5. Grass catcher  
6. Height adjustment lever  
7. Fuel tank cap  
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8. Oil filler cap  
9. Recoil starter  
10. Spark plug cap  
11. Air filter  
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12. Primer bulb  
13. Handle bar locking knob  
14. Brake lever  
13  
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8
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15. Mulcher plug  
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5
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12  
15  
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10  
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4. Release the discharge guard  
to secure the catcher in place  
between the 2 ribbed locking  
notches (Fig. 3).  
Unpacking  
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Due to modern mass production techniques, it is unlikely  
that your GMC Power Tool is faulty or that a part is missing.  
If you find anything wrong, do not operate the tool until the  
parts have been replaced or the fault has been rectified.  
Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury.  
Note. Always empty the catcher  
before it has reached maximum  
capacity, otherwise it will decrease  
the performance of the mower.  
Note. Make sure that two people are used to remove the  
mower from the box. Have two people at opposite ends  
lifting from the bottom of the mower.  
Attaching the handles  
It is necessary to attach both the lower handle and  
handle bars.  
Assembly  
It is necessary to fit the lower handle (2), handle bar (1),  
and catcher (5) to the mower.  
Note. Uncut the cable ties connecting the handle to the  
mower before you start.  
Assembling the catcher  
1. To attach the lower handle,  
first use a spanner to  
remove the 4 bolts.  
The grass catcher (5) is supplied  
in two sections. Locate the top  
half on top of the bottom half  
and interlock them together by  
aligning the lugs and slots and  
pushing the halves together until  
they click into place.  
2. Place the lower handle in  
position (inside the bolt  
brackets) and replace the 4  
bolts, from outside in. Use the  
spanner to retighten the nuts.  
Attaching the catcher  
3. To attach the handle bar, first remove the two handle  
bar locking knobs (13).  
1. Lift the discharge guard (4) in order to position the  
catcher.  
2. While lifting the discharge guard, slide the catcher into  
position in a downwards direction (Fig. 1).  
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4. Position the handle bar over the lower handle and  
insert the two locking knobs, and tighten to secure the  
handles together.  
3. Push the catcher down until it locks into place (Fig. 2).  
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Cutting height adjustment  
Brake lever  
The GMC mower has one lever  
to easily adjust the cutting height.  
There are 10 height settings.  
The mower is equip with a brake  
lever (14) to improve the safety of  
the mower.  
1. To decrease the cutting height  
pull the height adjustment  
lever (6) out and move it up a  
notch, towards the handlebar.  
During operation the brake lever  
must be held, if it is let go the  
engine will automatically stop.  
To start the lawn mower you  
must hold the brake lever to the  
handle bar.  
2. To increase the cutting height  
pull the lever out and move it  
down a notch, towards the motor.  
Fuelling  
Note. Use fresh unleaded petrol.  
1. Unscrew the fuel tank cap (7)  
and pour the unleaded petrol  
into the tank with the aid of  
a funnel.  
Note. If you are unsure of which cutting height to use,  
begin with a high setting and trial a small section of lawn,  
then check the appearance of the lawn. Then readjust if  
necessary.  
Inserting the mulcher plug  
WARNING. When inserting the mulcher plug ensure that  
the mower is turned off and the blades are at a stand still.  
2. Fill the tank to approximately  
2.5 cm below the lowest  
portion of the neck to allow  
for fuel expansion.  
1. Make sure the mower is steady by placing one knee in  
front of the back wheel.  
Be careful not to over fill.  
2. Whilst lifting up the discharge  
guide place the mulcher  
3. Be careful not to spill any petrol, if this happens, wipe the  
spill with a clean rag.  
plug into the opening at a  
downward angle. When the  
plug has got to a point where  
it can not go in any further  
place the mulcher plug flat and  
square it up with the right side  
of the mower, ensuring it is  
flush and locked into the right  
hand side.  
4. Start the engine at least three meters away from the area  
where the fuel tank has been filled in order to avoid the  
risk of fire.  
WARNING. Never attempt to refuel the engine while it is  
running or still warm, allow it to cool before fuelling.  
Note. For further information refer to the Fuel  
Recommendations section in the Briggs & Stratton  
instruction manual.  
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3. Disengage the brake by pulling the brake lever (14)  
toward the handle. Letting go of the lever will prevent the  
mower from starting or will stop the engine, if running.  
Checking the oil  
CAUTION. The lawn mower is shipped without oil. Do  
not start your lawn mower before ensuring it has been  
filled with the right amount of correct grade oil. Refer to  
the oil recommendations section of the Briggs & Stratton  
instruction manual for this information.  
4. While holding the brake lever inward pull the recoil starter  
(9) lightly until you feel resistance then pull quickly until  
the engine starts. Do not pull the cord with a jerk or  
release it until fully rewound.  
1. Move the lawn mower to a  
level surface and clean around  
the oil filter cap (8) .  
2. Remove the oil filter cap with  
dipstick and wipe it with a  
clean cloth. Replace it and  
retighten the cap.  
3. Remove the dipstick again and  
check the oil level, the oil should  
be at the full mark.  
5. Once the lawn mower has started and warmed up move  
the throttle lever to the Run position while continuing to  
hold the brake lever.  
4. If oil is required add it slowly  
(the oil capacity is about  
0.6 litre), do not over fill.  
Stopping the engine  
To stop the engine reduce  
5. Retighten the oil filter cap firmly  
before starting the engine.  
Cold Start  
the speed of the engine by  
Run  
Starting the engine  
Note. Before starting the mower check the oil and fuel levels.  
Note. Ensure that the spark plug RJ19LM is fitted before  
starting the mower.  
pulling the throttle lever (3)  
towards the tortoise and  
release the brake lever  
(14). In an emergency just  
release the brake lever.  
Hot  
Start  
1. Move the throttle lever (3) to the cold start position.  
Mowing advice  
Cold  
Start  
Cold Start  
1. It is recommended to use the fast throttle setting and  
keep the engine running at maximum speed. This will  
deliver the best cut and increase engine life. If the speed  
of the engine slows this could indicate the mower is being  
overloaded, by trying to cut to much grass. Try mowing a  
narrower strip, mowing slower or raise the cutting height.  
Run  
Hot  
Start  
2. Before you begin mowing always check and clear the  
grassed area for all foreign objects. Especially solid ones  
that can be semi concealed in the ground such as rocks,  
stumps and garden stakes.  
2. Push the primer bulb firmly 5 times (for initial starting) or  
3 times (for engine starting thereafter).  
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3. Sharp blades cut cleanly and efficiently, if the blade is dull  
it will tear the grass. This will result in the ends turning  
brown. When the blades no longer cut cleanly either  
sharpen them or replace them.  
13. If the blades do come into contact with something or the  
mower starts to vibrate stop the engine immediately,  
remove the spark plug lead and inspect to see if there  
is any damage.  
4. To safely operate the mower ensure all four wheels are  
on the ground and be careful not to loose your footing  
or control of the mower. Be very careful when mowing  
uneven or rough ground. Keep a firm grip on the handle  
bar at all times, always walk, never run with the mower.  
Emptying the grass catcher  
To remove the catcher, raise the guard while lifting the  
catcher to dislodge it from the hooks.  
Do not leave clippings in the catcher for extended periods.  
WARNING. Check the catcher frequently for cracks and  
wear and replace it if damaged.  
5. For healthier and greener grass do not cut it too short.  
This can cause damage to the grass and allow weeds  
to develop. Short grass will also require more watering.  
Maintenance  
CAUTION. Before making any adjustment or maintenance  
procedures to the mower ensure it is turned off and the  
spark plug lead is removed.  
WARNING. It is important that when the mower is tipped  
backwards the spark plug is highest in the air. Failure to do  
so will mean that oil will travel into other internal areas, this  
can cause the mower to have difficulty starting, excessive  
smoke and oil leaks. Such occurrences are not covered  
under warranty.  
6. Vary your cutting pattern from week to week, this will  
help to prevent matting and graining of the grass.  
7. Before checking a clogged mower deck stop the engine  
completely and disconnect the spark plug lead and then  
tilt the mower so the air filter side is facing upwards.  
Use a stick the clear any clogged material, never use  
your hands.  
8. Mowing wet grass should be avoided. Wet grass will tend  
to stay flattened by wheels and not actually cut it. It will  
also clog the mower deck and if it is slippery you may  
loose your footing.  
Changing the mower blade  
WARNING: Stop the engine and unplug the spark plug  
before any repairs or maintenance operations.  
The blade is made of pressed steel. In order to obtain a  
clean cut, sharpen the blade periodically after every 25  
hours of use. Ensure that the blade is always well balance.  
A badly balanced blade can involve harmful vibrations and  
may cause injury.  
9. Always mow across slopes not up and down them.  
Be extra careful if the grass is wet as this could cause  
you to slip and loose control of the mower.  
10. If the ground is to dry, mowing will stir up a lot of dust  
which may clog the air filter. It is recommended you  
check and clean the air filter straight after mowing.  
11.Use the side of the mower as a guide to cut close to  
large objects such as a fence or a wall. Be careful when  
mowing over obstacles embedded in the lawn such as  
sprinkler systems and paving, avoid anything that sticks  
up above the surface of the lawn.  
WARNING. Never carry out any assembly operations or  
adjustments with the engine running.  
1. Periodically check the blade for nicks and dull cutting  
edges and have it sharpened if needed.  
Note. The blade should be sharpened and balanced by  
an authorised repair centre.  
12. Avoid mowing over loose stones, gravel and other  
landscaping material as this can be picked up by the  
mower and flung out causing serious personal injury.  
2. If there are rounded or broken ends, thinned metal or  
other damage, replace the blade.  
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3. With the engine switched  
off, lift the front of the mower  
upwards so the handle bar sits  
on the ground and the spark  
plug faces upwards.  
Note. Improper tipping may  
affect engine performance.  
4. Put on a pair of sturdy gloves  
to protect your hands.  
5. Block the rotation of the  
blade and use a spanner  
(not supplied) to unscrew the  
blade bolt in an anti-clockwise  
direction (viewed from  
underneath).  
6. Replace the blade and screw  
in the blade bolt, tightening  
it with a spanner (not supplied).  
Note. When reassembling the blade, ensure the cutting  
edges face in the direction of the engine rotation.  
7. Return the mower to the upright position.  
8. Start the engine and allow the mower to run for a few  
minutes to check that the blade is properly fitted and that  
there is no undue noise or vibration. Use only the blade  
as recommended by the manufacturer.  
For all engine maintenance information refer to the  
Briggs & Stratton instruction manual.  
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GMC customer assist  
If your product needs repairing or you simply need help  
or advice, please contact us on our Customer Assist Line  
1300 880 001 (Australia) or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand).  
For prompt service we suggest you log your service request  
online at www.gmcservice.com.au. Should you not have  
access to the Internet, please contact our service department  
on 1300 880 001 (Australia) or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand).  
7am 7pm, 7days a week (AEST).  
Please note that if repair is required, you must  
provide a valid original purchase receipt.  
You will need the following details at hand to log your service request;  
Personal details: First & Last name, address, pick up address,  
contact phone numbers, email address  
Product details: Product number, date of purchase, retailer bought from,  
State & postcode, receipt number, reason for the request,  
copy of official purchase receipt  
Attach your purchase receipt and save with this Manual for future reference.  
Please refer to our website www.gmcompany.com for full GMC warranty Terms and Conditions.  
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