Make sure that a second person
holds the device because there is a
danger of tipping backwards.
Do not tilt the equipment sideways
leak out and the engine could be
damaged.
•
Always k eep the equipment clean. To
clean, use a toothbrush or cloth but no
corrosive cleaning agents or solvents.
Do not use water to clean the engine
as it could contaminate the fuel system.
•
After mowing, remove plant remains
that are stuck to the equipment by using
a piece of wood or plastic. Clean the
vent holes (
blade area especially. Do not use hard
or pointed objects, which could dam-
age the equipment.
•
Oil the wheels from time to time.
•
Before each use, check the lawnmower
for obvious defects such as loose, worn
or damaged parts. Check that all nuts
•
Check covers and guards (
11,14,22) for damage and that they
are sitting correctly. Replace if neces -
sary.
Cleaning/Replacing the Air
Filter
Do not operate the equipment
and dirt will get into the engine and
result in damage to the machine.
1. Remove the spark plugs connec-
tor (
12) (see "Maintaining
the Spark Plug").
2. Open t
11), ejection hole and
3. Clean t
solution and let it dry. Put a few
drops of fresh engine oil into the
4. T
close it.
Maintaining the Spark Plug
A worn spark plug or a spark gap
that is too large will result in a re-
duction of engine performance.
1. Disconnect the spark plug con-
nector (12) from the spark plug
(13) by simultaneously pulling
and turning.
2. Unscrew the spark plug (13)
anticlockwise using the enclosed
spark plug wrench (
3. Check the spark gap using a
feeler gauge (available from
specialist shops). The spark gap
must be at least 0.7-0.8 mm.
4. If necessary, adjust the gap by
carefully bending the ground
electrode on the spark plug.
5. Clean the spark plug with a wire
brush.
6. Insert the cleaned and adjusted
spark plug or replace a dam-
aged spark plug with a new one
(recommended torque 20 Nm,
determined with a torque
wrench).
Changing the Engine Oil
Change the engine oil with the petrol
tank empty and the engine warm. Use a
suitable gasoline hand pump to empty
the tank. Alternatively, arrange the
refueling so that the remaining gasoline
is spent during operation.
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