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grasp the machine at the points that offer a safe grip, taking account of the weight and its
distribution.
11.1 Changing / draining the oil
The oil drain plug is located under the dipstick, at the base of the engine.
Have a container ready to catch the oil and remove the drain plug.
Once the oil has been emptied, replace the drain plug.
Make sure that the washer is in place and wipe any spillages.
Start the engine and allow it to run briefly. Stop the engine, wait one minute and check the oil
level. Top up if necessary.
11.2 Draining the fuel tank (Fig. 8)
▪ Empty the fuel tank when storing the product over 30 days to prevent the fuel
deteriorating.
▪ Unscrew and remove the fuel tank cap and use a proper fuel pump to empty the fuel into a
suitable container.
11.3 Spark plug (Fig. 9)
Allow the engine to cool down.
Remove the spark plug using the box spanner supplied; clean the plug with a wire brush. Set
the gap to 0.75 mm (0.030") using a feeler gauge.
Refit the spark plug taking care not to overtighten it.
Use only correct type spark plug. For best results, replace the spark plug every 100 hours of
use.
11.4 To clean air filter (Fig. 10)
▪ Unclip the air filter cover and remove the sponge filter element. (To avoid objects falling
into the air intake, replace the air filter cover).
▪ Wash filter element in soap water. DO NOT USE GASOLINE!
▪ Air dry filter element.
▪ Place a few drops of SAE30 oil on the foam filter and squeeze tightly to remove any
excess oil.
▪ Reinstall filter.
11.5 Cleaning the mower housing (Fig. 11)
Dirt deposits make the start difficult; affect the quality of the cut and the discharge of the grass.
Dirt and grass residues are easiest to remove immediately after the mowing. To avoid fouling
the floor, the underside must be cleaned on the grass.
▪ Remove the mulching plug / grass catcher.
▪ Fit the hose connector to the water nozzle and turn on the water tap.
▪ Start the lawn mower and switch it off again after about 30 seconds. The rotating blade
bar will throw the water onto the underside of the lawn mower and thus clean it.
▪ Turn off the water tap and remove the hose connector.
▪ Clean the top with a cloth (do not use any sharp objects).
