Use of safety gloves is imperative while performing adjustment or repair of the machine
Only use original spare parts (see Trenchex Power Products Ltd. webside).
Stop the engine and disconnect and earth the spark plug before any
repairing or maintenance operations.
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MAINTENANCE
Complicated operations –not listed here below- must be carried out by a specialized technical
assistance centre.
Regular and careful maintenance is essential for keeping the safety level and original performance of
the machine unchanged in time.
When tipping the lawnmower for access to carryout repairs, empty the f uel tank. Never tip the lawnmower
more than 90degrees in any direction and never leave the mower tipped for any length of time as oil can
drip into the air cleaner of the engine, thus causing a starting
problem.
A-
Oil service
Check the oil level daily before starting the engine and ensure the correct oil level is maintained. Change the
engine oil after 8 hrs of operation and then every 50 hrs or every season depending on usage.
B-
Spark plug
The spark plug should be changed every 100 hours or every season depending on use. Check the plug before each
use and plug gap reset once a season. Refer to the engine manual for the correct plug type and gap specifications.
C-
Air cleaner
The air cleaner must be changed. Clean every few hours under extremely dry and dusty conditions as poor
performance and flooding usually indicate the air cleaner should be cleaned / changed.
D-
Engine cleaning
Clean the engine regularly with a dry brush or cloth. Ensure you keep the blower housing area free from debris,
grass and dust to allow proper air circulation when is essential for engine performance. Also ensure you remove a
ll grass, dirt and debris from the muffler area. .
1.
Remove the oil dipstick
2.
Remove the pater air filter to avoid it seaking up petrol.
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