Parker Products PPLM-18140, Owner'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
SPARK PLUG MAINTENANCE
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Once the engine has cooled , twist off the spark plug.
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Remove the spark plug using a spark plug wrench.
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Clean the spark plug with a wire brush (not supplied)
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Using a feeler gauge set the gap to 0.75mm.
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Install the spark plug carefully
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After the spark plug is seated , tighten with a wrench..
AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE
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Remove the air cleaner outside cover. (X)
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Separate the Air Filter (Y) from the Air Filter Housing (Z).
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Clean air filter with warm water and mild soap.
Allow air filter to dry thoroughly before re-installation
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Install the air filter assembly onto the carburettor and secure with screw.
WARNING! Never run the engine
without the air filter element installed.
CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL
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Tilt the lawnmower towards the oil filler , have a container ready to catch the oil and remove the dipstick . once the oil has been emptied.
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Replace the dipstick and wipe clean any spillages.
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Refill with 500ml SAE30 oil or equivalent i. e SAE5W/30, SAE10W/30.
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When the dipstick is rested on the filler pipe (i. e. Not tightened ), the oil level must be between the Min and Max marks on the dipstick.
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Start the engine and allow it to run briefly.
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Stop the engine, wait one minute and check the oil level. top up if necessary.
CAUTION!
The engine must be filled with the correct grade of oil and petrol before starting the engine.
NOTE!
Running the engine with a low oil level will cause engine damage. It is recommend that high detergent, premium
quality 4-stroke engine oil is used. Using non-detergent oil can shorten the engine’s service life and using 2-stroke oil will damage the engine.
CAUTION! Always use high quality detergent oil classified SAE30 oil (or equivalent e. g SAE 10W/30, often termed as 4 Stroke lawn mower oil).
Never use additives with recommended oil. To prolong the life of your engine it is important that the oil is changed after the first 5 hours of use.
NOTE!
To Check the engine oil level ,stop engine and place the mower on a level surface.
NOTE:
Do not overfill. Wipe away any spilt oil.
SPARK PLUG
AIR FILTER
SET THE GAP
TO 0.75MM
X
Y
Z