
Maintenance
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Maintenance
Danger
Danger of poisoning due to poisonous exhaust gases.
► Do not operate the engine in closed or insufficiently
ventilated rooms.
► Please observe the safety instruction regarding the
poisoning risk.
Warning
Risk of injury due to unexpected movement. When inspec-
tions are carried out, the device can move unexpectedly.
► Make sure that no persons or objects are in the danger
area of the blade.
► Make sure that no further hazards result from an unex-
pected movement.
Warning
Risk of injury during maintenance and cleaning work when
the engine is running.
► Perform maintenance tasks only then with a running en-
gine if this is required in the Maintenance table.
Warning
Fire hazard
Parts of the device can become extremely hot during oper-
ation and this may cause fire.
► Please observe the safety instruction regarding the fire
risk.
Prior to all maintenance and cleaning work when the engine
is not running:
1. Let the device cool down for at least 20 minutes.
2. Pull off the plug connector.
3. Close the fuel valve.
Improper maintenance can make the device unsafe for oper-
ation and result in accidents. Regular maintenance keeps
your device ready for use.
Service the device according to the following maintenance in-
structions.
Contact an authorised service centre if problems during
maintenance occur or if you determine deficiencies during
one of the following inspections.
Maintenance and cleaning position
Warning
Risk of injury due to the heavy weight of the device. The
device can fall over and fall down and cause severe injur-
ies.
► Observe the following notices.
To perform maintenance, repair or cleaning tasks at the bot-
tom of the device, you can lift or tilt the device.
– Lift the device only when on level and firm terrain.
– Use only lifting gear or ramps that are suitable for the
weight of the device.
– Attach the lifting gear only to the main frame because only
the main frame can carry the weight.
– Secure the device always against tilting, falling down or
slipping.
– Do not stay in the tilting area of the device.
– Do not tilt the device more than indicated in the safety in-
structions regarding driving on the slope. Otherwise the
device can tilt and the device can be damaged or contam-
inations can occur due to leaking fluid.
– Do not carry out tasks that can result in tilting, falling down
or slipping of the device.