AL-KO PRO 140 /QSS OHV, Information Manuals Service

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Translation of the original operating instructions
Caution!
Fill with oil prior to operation.
Filling with oil (Figure 1)
1. Unscrew dip stick (A) and fill with oil.
2. Screw in dip stick.
Oil recommendations
The engine oil is a significant factor in the performance and
life of the engine. Use oil that conforms to the API Service
Classification SF or greater.
Check that the API Service label on the oil container speci-
fies the letters SF or those of a higher class.
SAE 10W-30 is recommended for general use.
The recommended operating range for this engine is 0 °C
to 40 °C.
Checking oil level (Figure 1)
Check the engine oil level when engine has stopped and
is on level ground.
Remove foreign matter from oil filling neck.
1. Remove dip stick (A) and wipe clean.
2.
Insert the dip stick (A) into the oil filler neck, but do
not screw in, and then remove it.
3. If the oil level is near or below the lower limit mark on
the dip stick (B), fill with the recommended oil to the
upper limit mark.
4. Screw in dip stick.
Low oil level can cause engine damage.
Filling with petrol
The petrol cap is located on the petrol tank
showing a label with the petrol pump symbol.
1. Remove petrol cap (Component index, Item 3) .
2. Fill tank up to the lower edge of the filler neck.
Do not overfill!
3. Replace petrol cap securely.
Fuel recommendations
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Use clean, fresh and unleaded regular-grade petrol with
an octane rating of at least 85.
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Purchase fuel in such quantities that it can be used up
within 30 days. (See storage section.)
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Petrol with up to 10% ethanol content or up to 15%
MTBE content (antiknock agent) is acceptable.
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Do not mix oil with petrol.
Operation
Warning - Danger of poisoning!
Never run engine in closed rooms.
Warning - Danger of explosion!
Do not use pressurised engine starting liquids.
Warning - Rotating parts!
Keep limbs away from moving parts.
Attention - Recoil danger!
The starting rope may recoil quicker back to the en-
gine than it can be released.
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Please check the garden tool operating instructions be-
fore starting the engine.
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Start and run the engine only outdoors.
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Start the engine only when in horizontal position.
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Check oil level.
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Tie up long hair and remove jewellery.
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Do not wear loose clothing.
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Wear solid shoes with gripping sole.
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Do not operate the engine when inclined more than 15°.
Starting the engine
1. Pull briskly on the starter grip of the starting rope
(Component index, Item 1) , then release it gently and
let it roll up.
Changing the speed is not possible!
Attention - Risk of burns!
Running engines produce heat. Engine parts, and
the exhaust in particular, will get extremely hot.