18 EN
FUEL STORAGE
NOTE:
• Petrol will oxidize and deteriorate in storage.
Old petrol will cause hard starting, and it leaves gum deposits that
clog the fuel system. If the petrol in your engine deteriorates
during storage, you may need to have the carburetor and other
fuel system components serviced or replaced.
• Ensure that you use
containers or drums
specifically designed for
hydrocarbons [1]. This will
prevent polluting the fuel
through the dissolution of
the container walls, which
will lead to poor functioning
of the engine.
• Store the fuel in a dark
place, in a room at constant temperature (avoid garden sheds).
• The warranty does not cover a blocked carburetor or valves
jammed by old or polluted fuel.
• The quality of unleaded petrol deteriorate very quickly (2 to 3
weeks in some cases). Do not use fuel more than 1 month old.
Store the absolute minimum required for your monthly
consumption.
USING THE LAWNMOWER AFTER A STORAGE
PERIOD
1. Remove the spark plug [2],
check that it is clean and that the
electrode gap is correct. Pull the
starter several times.
2. We recommend that the spark plug be screwed down as far as
possible by hand until finger tight; then use a plug spanner to
tighten it by an extra 1/8 or 1/4 turn.
3. Check the level and condition of the engine oil [3].
4. Fill the fuel tank and start the engine.
NOTE:
If the cylinder has been coated with oil, the engine will
smoke on start-up. This is normal.
TRANSPORT
TRANSPORTING THE
LAWNMOWER
Do not tilt the lawnmower since this may cause fuel or oil
spillage; spilt fuel or even fuel vapours are a fire hazard.
To transport the lawnmower:
1. Place the throttle lever in "STOP"
position (except VKEH type).
2. Pull off the spark plug cap.
3. Turn the fuel valve [4] to the OFF
(close) position.
To facilitate the operation:
1. Remove the grass catcher (
).
HYEH, VKEH, VYEH types:
2. Turn the folding/handle adjustment knobs [5] a quarter turn to
unlocked position [6] and fold back the handle [7].
QYEH type:
2. Loosen the handle attachment knobs [8], pull out the adjustment
stops [9] and fold the handle [10].
NOTE:
• After folding the handle, check that the cables are not kinked,
twisted or stretched.
• Be careful and press lever against handle pipe during folding to
avoid touching the engine. (VKEH, VYEH types)
[1]
[2]
[3]
0.7 - 0.8 mm
Max
SAFETY
C18
C11
[4]
[7]
[5]
[5]
[6]
[8]
[9]
[10]
[9]
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