Practice Safe Maintenance
Keep all machine parts in good condition and fastened
in place. Fix damages immediately. Replace worn or
broken parts. Whenever you work on the machine,
disconnect spark plug wire When replacement parts are
required, use genuine Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. parts
or parts with equivalent characteristics, including type,
strength and material. Failure to do so may result in
product malfunction and possible injury to the operator
and/or bystanders.
Carbon monoxide present in the exhaust is an odorless
and deadly gas. Never start or run the engine inside
where exhaust fumes can collect.
Provide enough fresh air to keep fumes from getting too
strong. Replace any warning decal that becomes illeg-
ible immediately.
MAINTENANCE / STORAGE
RAKE MAINTENANCE
TO KEEP THE RAKE IN GOOD
OPERATING CONDITION, PERFORM
THE FOLLOWING:
• When replacement parts are required, use genuine
Classen parts or parts with equivalent characteristics
including type, strength, and material. Failure to do
so may result in product malfunction and possible
injury to the operator and/or bystanders.
• Any warning decal that becomes illegible should be
replaced immediately.
• Do not operate equipment without shield(s) in place.
Do not make any adjustments or perform any mainte-
nance while the engine is running.
• Thoroughly clean all blades inside and out when
raking is completed and apply a light coat of oil to
prevent rust on blades.
• Always lubricate rake each time it is put into service.
Wipe off lubrication fittings before and after each
lubrication. The number of lubrication fittings vary
depending on model of rake.
• Keep drive belt(s) free of oil and dirt.
• Check for worn or deterioration components that
could create a hazard. When new components are
installed, be sure that current safety decals are af-
fixed to the replaced components.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
(Refer to engine manufacturer’s owners manual) Check
engine oil level with engine resting in a level position.
Inspect air filter element and replace if necessary
.
WARNING
SAFETY WARNING: TO PREVENT POSSIBLE EX-
PLOSION OR IGNITION OF VAPORIZED FUEL,
DO NOT STORE EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL IN TANK
OR CARBURETOR OR NEAR OPEN FLAME (I.E.
FURNACE, WATER HEATER, PILOT LIGHT).
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
Before the rake is put into storage for any period ex-
ceeding 30 days, the following steps should be taken
.
1. Drain all fuel from fuel tank and fuel lines.
2. Start engine and run until all fuel is used from carbu-
retor float bowl.
3. While engine is still warm, drain the crankcase oil
and replace with the proper weight oil corresponding
to the season the rake will next be used.
4. Remove the spark plug and squirt a small quantity
of engine oil into the cylinder. Turn the engine over a
few times to distribute that oil.
5. Lubricate all lubrication fittings.
To put rake into operation after an extended storage:
1. Check for loose parts and tighten if necessary.
2. Check for cracked or broken blades and replace.
3. Fill fuel tank.
4. Check engine and gear reduction case oil levels (with
engine in a level position). (refer to Engine Manufac-
turer’s Manual)
5. Start engine.
6. Check for fuel leaks.
7. Check operation of control handle(s) to make sure
unit stops when lever is released..
8. Rake is equipped with fuel shut-off valve, close valve
before transporting
.
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