Clean the engine regularly with a cloth or brush. Keep the
cooling system (blower housing area) clean to permit
proper air circulation which is essential to engine
performance and life. Be certain to remove all grass, dirt
and combustible debris from muffler area.
12. STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
(OFF SEASON)
The following steps should be taken to prepare lawn
mower for storage.
1. Empty the tank after the last mowing of the season.
a) Empty the petrol tank with a suction pump.
CAUTION: Do not drain the petrol in closed
rooms, close proximity of open fire, etc. Do not smoke!
Petrol fumes can cause explosion or fire.
b) Start the engine and let it run until it has used up all
remaining petrol and stalls.
c) Remove the spark plug. Use an oilcan to fill approx.
20 ml oil into the combustion chamber. Operate the
starter to evenly distribute the oil in the combustion
chamber. Replace the spark plug.
2. Clean and grease the lawnmower carefully as
described above under "LUBRICATION
INSTRUCTIONS".
3. Slightly grease the cutter to avoid corrosion.
13. TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM
Engine does not start.
Engine difficult to start or
loses power.
Engine operates
erratically.
14
PROBABLE CAUSE
Throttle chock not in the correct
position for the prevailing conditions.
Fuel tank is empty.
Air cleaner element is dirty.
Spark plug loose.
Spark plug wire loose or disconnected
from plug.
Spark plug gap is incorrect.
Spark plug is defective.
Carburetor is flooded with fuel.
Faulty ignition module.
Dirt, water, or stale fuel tank.
Vent hole in fuel tank cap is plugged.
Air cleaner element is duty.
Spark plug is detective.
Spark plug gap is incorrect.
Air cleaner element is dirty.
4. Store the lawnmower in a dry, clean and frost-
protected place, out of reach of unauthorized persons.
CAUTION: The engine must have completely
cooled down before storing the lawnmower.
NOTE:
- When storing any type of power equipment in an
unventilated or material storage shed,
- Care should be taken to rust-proof the equipment.
Using a light oil or silicone, coat the equipment,
especially cables and all moving parts.
- Be careful not to bend or kink cables.
- If the starter rope becomes disconnected from rope
guide on handle, disconnect and ground the spark plug
wire. Depress the blade control handle and pull the
starter rope out from engine slowly. Slip the starter rope
into the rope guide bolt on handle.
Transport
Turn the engine off and allow the engine to cool down.
Then disconnect the spark plug wire and empty the fuel
tank according to the instructions in the engine manual.
Ensure not to bend or damage the cutter when pushing
the lawn mower over obstacles.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Move throttle chock to correct position.
Fill tank with fuel: refer to ENGINE OWNERS
MANUAL.
Clean air cleaner element: refer to ENGINE
OWNERS MANUAL.
Tighten spark plug to 25 - 30 Nm.
Install spark plug wire on spark plug.
Set gap between electrodes at 0.7 to 0.8 mm.
Install new, correctly gapped plug: refer to ENGINE
OWNERS MANUAL.
Remove air cleaner element and pull starter rope
continuously until carburetor clears itself and install
air cleaner element.
Contact Dolmar authorised service centre.
Drain fuel and clean tank. Fill tank with clean, fresh
fuel.
Clean or replace fuel tank cap.
Clean air cleaner element.
Install new, correctly gapped plug: refer to ENGINE
OWNERS MANUAL.
Set gap between electrodes at 0.7 to 0.8 mm.
Clean air cleaner element: refer to ENGINE
OWNERS MANUAL.