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Maintenance
Maintenance Schedule
Performing routine maintenance correctly on your lawnmower will ensure you get years of
trouble free use.
Please keep this manual safe for future reference.
It is recommended that the following maintenance schedule is adhered to. This will ensure the
lawnmower operated correctly and is safe to use.
after every use 12 hours of use 24 hours of use 36 hours of use
Cleaning clean clean clean clean
Air filter clean clean replace
Spark plug check clean replace
Engine oil check check replace check
Cutting blade check check check replace
The Engine oil should be changed after the first 5 hours.
Cleaning
WARNING!
- Before you tip the lawn mower onto its side, completely empty the fuel tank using a petrol
suction pump.
- Never turn the mower upside down.
- Before commencing any maintenance always disconnect the spark plug
- To ensure long life and good performance of the machine its important to keep the machine clean
and well lubricated. Make sure the chute is clean and under the deck is cleared from wet debris.
see also short term storage.
- Do not allow grass cuttings and other debris to become dry and hard on any of the mower
surfaces. This will directly affect the cutting and grass collection performance. Make sure that the
underside of the lawnmower deck is clean and clear.
- Never clean the lawn mower with a water jet or high-pressure cleaner. The engine must remain
dry. Do not use aggressive cleaning agents such as cold cleaner or petroleum ether.
Maintenance
Cleaning or Replacing Spark Plug
2a Once the engine has cooled, pull off the spark plug boot with a twist. Remove the spark plug
using the socket spanner supplied.
2b Clean the plug with a wire brush.
2c Using a feeler gauge set the gap to 0.51mm.
2d Install the spark plug carefully by hand, to avoid cross-threading.
2e After the spark plug is seated, tighten with the spanner to compress the washer.
2a
2a
Cleaning or Replacing Air Filter
WARNING! Never run the engine without the air filter element installed.
1. Loosen the fastener that holds the cover.
2. Open the cover and remove the filter.
3. To loosen debris, gently tap the filter on a hard surface. If the filter is excessively dirty, replace
with a new filter.
4. Install the filter.
5. Install the cover tabs into the slots.
6. Close the cover and secure with the fastener.
0.43~0.58mm
2c