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9-MAINTENANCE
Maintenance and Storage
WARNING: Stop the engine and unplug the spark plug before
repairing or maintenance.
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Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are kept well tightened to keep the lawnmower
in a safe operating condition.
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Never store the lawnmower with a tank of gasoline in an enclosed area where gasoline
fumes could reach a strong heat source or a flame. Allow the engine to cool down before
you store your lawnmower away.
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In order to reduce the risk of fire, clean the lawnmower and in particularly the engine, the
muffler and the fuel tank. Suppress all grass traces or leaves or excess of grease.
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Frequently check the condition of the deflector and the grass catcher, replace them if they
are damaged
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If you want to drain the oil tank before winter make sure you do this outside.
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Wear thick gloves for the mounting and the sharpening of the blade. Be sure that the
blade is always well balanced.
WARNING: Stop the engine and unplug the spark plug before
any repairs or maintenance.
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Regularly check the oil level and top up or replace if required.
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Regularly check the lawnmower and ensure that all grass deposits are removed from
beneath the deck.
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Regularly lubricate the wheel axle and the bearings with grease.
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Check the blade regularly to ensure of efficient use.
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At regularly intervals check the tightening of all bolts and screws.
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The Blade: The blade is made of pressed steel, in order to obtain clean work sharpen the blade
frequently, around every 25 hours’ worth of grass cutting. Ensure that the blade is always well
balanced, introduce a small iron axle (
φ
2 or
φ
3 mm) in the central hole of the blade, it should
stay horizontal. If the blade does not stay horizontal balance it by taking off some metal on the
side.
