First remove sparkplug connector and deactivate
“QuickStart” (De-tension starter spring)
1. Raise the drive bracket (K, 5) app. 2 cm and hold.
2. Loosen the locking nut (T, 1).
3. Turn the setscrew (T, 2) left until the drive wheels are
blocked when you pull the mower backwards.
4. Tighten locking nut (T, 1).
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Maintenance
Cleaning of Spark Plug
Check and clean regularly, reset plug gap as required (0,76 mm).
Winter storage
First remove sparkplug connector and deactivate
“QuickStart” (De-tension starter spring)
• Drain fuel tank.
• Drain carburettor
- start engine, keep it running until it stops from fuel
Starvation
• Clean the whole machine thoroughly
• Change oil, 4-stroke engine.
• Prepare engine for winter storage as follows:
- Remove spark plug
- Poor one teaspoon full of engine oil into spark plug hole
-
Pull starter rope slowly to distribute oil evenly inside cylinder
- Replace spark plug but do not connect spark plug lead
-
Pull starter rope until resistance is felt (valves are now closed)
• Store mower in a cool and dry place.
We recommend: Have your mower thoroughly checked once
a year by approved Service Agent.
Change oil only
First remove sparkplug connector and deactivate
“QuickStart” (De-tension starter spring)
While engine is warm and fuel tank empty.
Change oil after the first 5 working hours. Thereafter change
engine oil every 25 working hours and at the end of the mowing
season. Change engine oil more frequently if working under
extreme and dusty conditions.
To drain the engine oil, remove oil filler cap, tilt machine slowly
to side and allow oil to drain from the crankcase through the
filler.
Oil Fill
Before maintenance and cleaning work, changing
blade and storage, pull out the sparkplug connector
and deactivate “Quick Start” (de-tension starter
spring)
1. Remove sparkplug connector
2. Turn safety key (fig. B5, A) to the “RUN” position
3. Lift the safety frame (B6/B7, 1) and hold it in place The
starter spring will de-tension automatically.
4. Turn safety key (B5, A) to the position “Lock & Remove”
and remove.
Cleaning operations and blade change
First remove sparkplug connector and deactivate
“QuickStart” (De-tension starter spring)
1. Pull off the sparkplug connector!
2. Raise the cutting height to its highest position
3. For cleaning work and blade replacement tilt the mower back
as shown in the illustration.
Cleaning
First remove sparkplug connector and deactivate
“QuickStart” (De-tension starter spring)
After each mowing, please clean the mower with a hand
broom.
Never spay with water. Store the mower in a clean
room.
Change of Cutter blades
First remove sparkplug connector and deactivate
“QuickStart” (De-tension starter spring)
• Disconnect spark plug cap and starter key before
proceeding!
• Change of blades only be carried out by an approved
service station.
•
Gloves should be worn at all times when working on the
blade. Remove ignition key and spark plug lead when
working on the blade.
• Damaged blades should always be replaced in pairs to
ensure even balance.
I
nformation for Service Centre, blade retaining screw to be
tightened to:
A/F 17 mm = 38-42 Nm / A/F 13 mm = 16-20 Nm
Cleaning of air filter
Refer to the engine manufacturer‘s handbook supplied.
