AL-KO MH 4005, Instructions For Use Manual

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Maintenance and care
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Clean the appliance after every use
Do not spray the machine with water! Pene-
trating water (ignition system, carburettor...)
can lead to malfunctions.
ADVICE
When the device is tilted to the side, the
carburettor must be pointing upwards.
Expert inspection is required:
After running into an obstacle
If the motor stops suddenly
If there is gear damage
If the V-belt is defective
If a blade is bent
If the motor shaft is bent
Changing the gear oil
In general, the gear oil should be changed every
100 operating hours. (oil viscosity SAE 80).
Oil change (10)
1. Remove the oil drain plug.
2. Set the machine at an angle and suction off
the oil via a pump.
3. Fill with new oil. Required oil quantity approx.
0.2 (MH4005) and 0.5 l (MH 5005 R).
ADVICE
Set the machine upright; open the
cap and check to ensure that the oil
is at the bottom level of the hole. The
filling and emptying cap corresponds
to the oil level.
CAUTION!
The used oil must not be drained into
the sewer system or into the ground.
Contaminating the ground water is a
punishable offence.
Most petrol stations will dispose of
your waste oil or please contact your
local authority for more information.
4. Close the fill opening using the screw plug.
Motor
Oil change / Air filter / Spark plug
See the instructions for use from the motor manu-
facturer.
Adjusting Bowden cables
The fine adjustment is made using the adjusting
screw on the upper handle and on the motor
mount (on the ends of the Bowden cables).
1. Loosen the locknuts.
2. Adjust via the adjusting screw.
ADVICE
Correct set-up: The tiller blades may
begin to turn when the lever is only pres-
sed halfway up.
3. Re-tighten the locknuts.
Throttle cable:
See the instructions for use from the motor manu-
facturer.
STORAGE
CAUTION!
Fire hazard!
Do not store fuelled machine in buildings
where the petrol fumes might come into
contact with naked flames or sparks!
ADVICE
Only authorized specialized workshops
or our customer service are allowed to
repair the unit.
Switch off motor, wait for the tiller blades to
come to a standstill and disconnect the spark
plug connector.
Always wear protective gloves when working
on the tiller blades.
Only drain the petrol tank outdoors.
Switch off the engine and allow to cool down
before removing the tank cap
Do not spray the machine with water! Water
ingress can cause irreparable damage to the
motor and the safety pushbutton switch.
ACCESSORY PARTS
Several different accessory parts can be attached
to the location of the depth skid. Ask your specia-
list dealer about this.
DISPOSAL
Do not dispose of worn-out machines
or spent batteries (including recharge-
able batteries) in domestic waste!
The packaging, machine and accessories
are made from recyclable materials, and
must be disposed of accordingly.