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a reduced performance. Using the drain plug located on the bottom side of the carburettor, drain all petrol from
the tank and the carburettor.
DO NOT TIP THE ENGINE OVER.
THERE IS AN OIL LEAKAGE HAZARD! It is recommended to change the engine oil at
the end of the season. That will extend the engine service life.
Engine oil change
It is recommended to change the
engine oil after use of this equipment
(according to the Maintenance Schedule)
.
Switch the
engine off. Let the device cool down for a while, so its
temperature drops below 50°C. This will prevent
potential burns. The engine should remain warm still.
Warm oil drains from the engine more
easily.
- Unscrew the OIL PLUG WITH GAUGE.
- Place a container with the minimum capacity of 1 litre
below the drain plug.
- Loosen the drain plug carefully.
- Let the oil drain smoothly into the prepared container.
- Once the oil stopped draining, tip the engine to the side
slightly to let the remaining oil out too.
- Clean the surroundings of the drain plug and re-tighten the drain plug in its place again.
-
Used engine oil needs to be deposited at one of the authorised collection points.
Engine oil is
hazardous waste!
Fill the engine with the correct amount and type of engine
oil. For engine oil specifications, see below.
- For specific filling volumes refer to the Technical data
section.
-
Set the pump on a horizontal surface.
Fill the engine with approximately
¾
of the oil amount
required. Screw the plug back into the oil sump. With the
engine operation switch in the
OFF
position, cycle the
engine by pulling the starter cord. Remove the plug, wipe the
gauge dry and check the engine oil level.
CAUTION:
To get the correct reading, the gauge must be
fully screwed in place. Top up the oil to achieve the final level
between the MIN and MAX marks.
Engine oil specifications
Engine oil is one of the factors influencing the performance and service life of
the engine.
The minimum requirements for engine oil are: Viscous grade 10W30 or 10W40 with the quality rating of SF or
higher (SG, SH, SJ).
Use of engine oil grade
10W30
at ambient temperatures exceeding
27°C
may result in higher oil
consumption. The engine oil level therefore requires more attention, when operating the device at such ambient
temperatures using the engine oil grade
10W30
.
It is recommended to use oil grade
10W40 with the quality rating
of
SF or higher (SG, SH, SJ).
