Maintenance And Care - Solo AL-KO 5257 VS Betriebsanleitung

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Maintenance and care

Caution - Risk of injury!
▪ Before carrying our any care or maintenance
work, always switch off the motor and pull out
the spark plug connector.
▪ The motor may continue running. After switching
off, make sure the motor has stopped turning.
▪ Always wear working gloves when carrying out
maintenance or repair work.
„ Check the grass catcher regularly for wear, and to
ensure it is working correctly
„ Clean the equipment after each use
„ Do not wash the equipment by hosing or spraying
with water
Water infiltration can cause faults (in the ignition
system, carburettor)
„ Check the mower blade regularly for damage
„ Always replace the muffler if faulty
Tilting the lawnmower
Depending on the motor manufacturer:
„ the carburettor / air filter must be facing upward
23)
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„ the spark plug must be facing upward (
Follow the operating instructions of the motor
manufacturer!
Resharpening/replacing the mower blade
„ Blunt or damaged blades should be
resharpened / replaced only at a service point or by
an authorised specialist
„ Resharpened blades must be rebalanced
Caution!
Blades that have not been rebalanced can cause
serious vibrations, and may result in damage to
the lawnmower.
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Charging the starter battery (optional)
The starter battery is maintenance-free and is normally
charged by the lawnmower.
In certain cases, however, the battery will need to be
charged by the user:
„ Before the initial start-up of the lawnmower
„ If discharged, before the winter season, or if left
unused for long periods (> 6 months)
Charging procedure:
1. Take the battery charger out of the battery box.
2. Disconnect the battery cable from the motor cable
25).
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3. Connect the battery cable with the charger cable
( 26).
4. Connect the charger to the mains supply.
The mains voltage must match the operating
voltage of the charger.
The required charging time is about 36 hours.
Use only the original battery charger supplied.
Caution!
▪ Charge the starter battery only in dry, well-
ventilated rooms.
▪ Do not start up the lawnmower while the battery
24) is charging.
Care of the motor
Changing the motor oil
1. Have a suitable container ready to collect the used
oil.
2. Drain or suction off all the oil through the oil filler
opening.
Dispose of used motor oil in a manner that is
compatible with the environment!
We recommend to collect the used oil in a closed
container and to deliver it to a suitable recycling
or service station.
Used oil should not be
▪ disposed of with domestic rubbish
▪ poured into the sewage system or drains
▪ poured out onto the ground
Petrol lawnmower
Translation of original user instructions