AL-KO Tech 140 OHV, Instructions For Use Manual

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Operating the engine
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SAE 30 is recommended for general use.
The recommended operating temperature
range for this oil is 5°C to 38°C.
IMPORTANT! Danger of engine damage.
Using SAE 30 oil (monograde summer oil) at
temperatures lower than +5°C may cause engine
damage due to insufficient lubrication.
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Use SAE 10W-30 for the temperature range
from 0°C to 40°C.
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The use of multi-grade oils can result in a
higher consumption at higher temperatures.
Therefore check the oil level more frequently.
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Do not mix oils of different grades and with
different properties.
Filling with oil
NOTE Do not fill oil level above MAX. Too
much oil will cause:
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Smoke in the exhaust
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Contamination of the spark plug or the air fil-
ter
Tech 140 (04)
NOTE The oil capacity for the engine is
max. 0.45 l.
1. Fill engine oil into a suitable container.
2. Remove the oil dipstick (04/1) from the oil fill-
er opening (04/2).
3. Add oil slowly and in small quantities into the
oil filler opening. using a funnel.
4. Insert and lock the oil dipstick.
5. Remove any spilled oil.
Tech 160 (11)
NOTE The oil capacity for the engine is
max. 0.5 l.
1. Fill engine oil into a suitable container.
2. Remove the oil dipstick (11/1) from the oil fill-
er opening (11/2).
3. Add oil slowly and in small quantities into the
oil filler opening.
4. Insert the oil dipstick and screw tight.
5. Remove any spilled oil.
4.2.3 Filling with petrol (01, 08)
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 up to 10% ethanol 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) or (08/3).
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) or (08/3) 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°.