AL-KO PRO 170 OHV QSS E-Start, Instructions For Use Manual, Page: 19 / 188

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Operating the engine
3. Add oil slowly and in small quantities into the
oil filler opening. Use a funnel (not included
with the engine).
4. Insert and lock the oil dipstick.
5. Remove any spilled oil.
4.2.3 Filling with petrol
Recommendations regarding petrol
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Use clean, fresh, lead-free petrol with a mini-
mum octane rating of 90.
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Buy fuel in quantities that can be consumed
within 30 days.
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Petrol with a component of up to 10 % etha-
nol or up to 15 % MTBE (anti-knock protec-
tion) is acceptable.
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Do not mix petrol with oil.
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Only start and allow the engine to run out-
doors.
Filling with petrol
1. Remove the tank cap (01/3).
2. Fill the tank up to the lower edge of the oil fill-
er pipe. Do not overfill.
3. Screw the tank cap (01/3) on firmly again.
5 OPERATING THE ENGINE
For further information: refer to the lawnmower's
operating instructions.
DANGER! Risk of poisoning. The engine
exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide that can
kill a person within a few minutes.
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Only start and operate the engine in the open
air.
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Never operate the engine in enclosed areas
even with the windows and doors open.
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Do not inhale the engine exhaust gases.
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Switch off the engine if you feel nauseous,
dizzy or weak during use. Immediately con-
sult a doctor.
WARNING! Danger of explosion and fire.
Petrol and oil are highly flammable. Fire can lead
to serious injuries.
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Never use starter spay or similar.
WARNING! Danger of burns. Engines be-
come very hot in operation!
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Never touch parts of the engine, in particular
the exhaust.
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Allow the exhaust, cylinder and cooling vanes
to cool down before contact.
WARNING! Danger from rotating appli-
ance parts! Reaching into rotating appliance
parts will result in serious injuries!
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Never reach into rotating parts.
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Before starting to use the engine, observe
the operating instructions for the appliance.
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Only start and allow the engine to run out-
doors.
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Do not operate the engine in inclined posi-
tions with an angle of more than 15°.
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Only start the engine in the horizontal posi-
tion.
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Do not tilt the machine so far to the side that
fuel runs out of the fuel tank cap.
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Check the 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 sturdy, non-slip shoes.
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Do not change the basic setting of the engine
or over-rev.
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Keep the safety distance when starting.
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Switch off the engine and allow to cool down
before removing the tank cap.
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Switch off the engine, allow it to cool and re-
move the spark plug cable before checking,
cleaning or working on the machine or en-
gine.
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Wait until the engine has cooled down suffi-
ciently before touching the cylinder ribs and
protective housing.
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Do not rotate the engine without a spark plug.
5.1 Stop the engine and switch off
NOTE Observe the operating instructions
for the lawnmower.
NOTE The engine has a fixed gas setting.
Speed control is not possible.
Starting the engine
CAUTION! Risk of injury! Danger of kick-
back: The starter cable can return faster to the
engine than the cable can be released.
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Anticipate a sudden jolt when the starter ca-
ble has been pulled.
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Pull the starter cable (01/4) out briskly,
and then allow it to wind back in slowly.