Handling Of Petrol And Oil; Start-Up; Check The General State Of The Engine; Filling With Fuel - AL-KO Pro 225 Betriebsanleitung

Start-up

3.3

Handling of petrol and oil

DANGER!
Risk of explosion and fire
An escaping petrol/air mixture can cause
an explosive atmosphere. Deflagration,
explosion and fire can lead to serious
and even fatal injuries if fuel is not han-
dled properly.
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Do not smoke when dealing with
petrol.
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Only handle petrol out of doors and
never in enclosed spaces.
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It is essential to heed the code of
conduct stated below.
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Only transport and store petrol and oil in con-
tainers approved for that purpose. Ensure
that children have no access to stored petrol
and oil.
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In order to avoid ground contamination (envi-
ronmental protection) when filling, ensure
that no petrol or oil enters the soil. Use a fun-
nel for filling.
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Never fill the appliance in enclosed spaces.
Petrol vapours may gather at ground level,
and thereby result in a deflagration or even
an explosion.
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Immediately wipe any spilled petrol off the
appliance and the ground. Allow textiles used
to wipe off petrol to dry in a well ventilated
place before disposing of them. Otherwise,
sudden self-ignition may occur.
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If petrol has been spilled, petrol vapours oc-
cur. For this reason, do not start the appli-
ance at the same location but at least 3 m
away.
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Avoid skin contact with mineral oil products.
Do not inhale petrol vapours. When filling, al-
ways wear protective gloves. Change and
clean protective clothing regularly.
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Ensure that your clothing does not come into
contact with petrol. If petrol has got onto your
clothing, change it immediately.
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Never fill the appliance while the engine is
running or hot.
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4 START-UP
NOTE
Before starting up:
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Always perform a visual check. Do
not operate the engine if the operat-
ing and/or fastening parts are loose,
damaged, or worn.
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Be sure to add engine oil.
4.1

Check the general state of the engine

1. Check the engine for:
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Signs of an oil or petrol leak on the exte-
rior and underside of the engine.
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Excessive dirt or foreign bodies
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Indications of damage
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Tightness of all nuts, bolts and screws
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Tight fitting and presence of all screens
and covers
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Damage or contamination of the air filter
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Fuel level
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Engine oil level
2. Eliminate any identified defects before start-
ing up.
4.2

Filling with fuel

WARNING!
Danger of explosion and fire
Petrol and oil are highly flammable. Fire
can lead to serious injuries.
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Only refill petrol and oil in the open
and never in the vicinity of naked
flames or sources of heat.
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Immediately renew the tank or tank cap if
damaged.
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Always close the tank lid firmly.
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If petrol has leaked out:
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Do not start the engine.
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Avoid start attempts.
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Clean the lawn tractor and engine.
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Spilled fuel can lead to damage to plastic
parts: Immediately wipe off fuel. The war-
ranty does not cover damage to plastic
parts caused by spilt fuel.
4.2.1

Filling with engine oil (02)

Oil recommendations
Engine oil is a decisive factor for the performance
and lifetime of the engine.
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