Gama Garden GLM-40P Easy, Instruction Manual

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-Do not touch the cylinder fins and/or the silencer guard until the engine has cooled
down.
-Turn the engine off and remove the spark plug wire before inspecting, cleaning or
working either on the lawnmower or engine.
-Do not crank the engine with spark plug removed.
-Do not transport the lawnmower with fuel in tank.
Maintenance and storage
-Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the appliance is in safe working
condition.
-Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or deterioration.
-A routine maintenance is essential for safety and for keeping a high performance
level.
-Do not store the lawnmower with fuel in the tank in an area where the fuel vapors
could reach an open flame, a spark or a strong heat source
-Allow the engine to cool down before storing the lawnmower anywhere.
-To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, the silencer and the fuel storage area
free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
-If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors once the engine has
cooled down.
-On safety ground, never use the engine with either worn or damaged parts. Parts are
to be replaced and not repaired. Use genuine spare parts. Parts that are not of the
same quality can damage the engine and impair your safety.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
The engine performance, reliability and life are influenced by many factors, some
external and some strictly associated with the quality of the products used and with
the scheduled maintenance.
The following information allow a better understanding and use of your engine.
1. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The operation of a four-stroke endothermic engine is affected by:
a) Temperature:
–
Working in low temperatures could lead to a difficult cold starting.
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Working in very high temperatures could lead to a difficult hot starting due to the
evaporation of the fuel either in the carburetor float chamber or in the pump.
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In any case, the right kind of oil must be used, according to the operating
temperatures.
b) Altitude:
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The higher the altitude (above sea level), the lower the max power developed by
an endothermic engine.
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On higher altitude the load on the lawnmower should be reduced, when for
example cutting tall or wet grass.
2.FUEL
A good quality fuel is the major issue for the engine reliability of operation.
a) Use unleaded gasoline, with a minimum of 90 octane.
b) Use clean, fresh fuel; purchase fuel in quantity that can be used within 30 days, to
prevent
gum from forming inside the container or the tank.
c) Do not use fuel which contains Methanol.
d) Do not add neither oil nor any kind of fuel additive.
3.OIL
Use always high-quality oils, choosing their viscosity grade according to the
operating temperature.
a) Use only detergent oil classified SF-SG.
b) Choose the SAE viscosity grade of oil from this chart:
–
from 5 to 35
℃
= SAE 30
–
from -15 to +
5 ℃
= 5W-30 or 10W-30 (Multi-viscosity)
–
from -25 to + 35
℃
= Synthetic oils 5W-30 or 10W-30 (Multi-viscosity)
c) The use of multi-viscosity oils in hot temperatures will result in higher than normal
oil consumption; therefore, check oil level more frequently.
d) SAE 30 oil, if used below 5
℃
, could result in possible engine damage due to
inadequate lubrication.
e) Do not mix oils of different brands and features.
f) Oil should be at
“
MAX
”
mark (seeA8): do not overfill. Overfilling with oil may
cause:
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Smoking;