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www.gardenservicecentre.co.uk
Maintenance
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2b
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Cleaning or Replacing Air Filter
WARNING!
Never run the engine without the air filter element installed.
1. Loosen the fastener (A) that holds the cover (B).
2. Open the cover and remove the filter (C).
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 (D) into the slots (E).
6. Close the cover and secure with the fastener (A).
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.
Changing the Oil
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, wipe clean any spillages.
Refill with 500ml SAE30 oil or equivalent ie SAE5W/30, SAE10W/30). When the dipstick is rested
on the filler pipe, the oil level must be between the min and max marks on the dipstick.
See “Filling with Engine Oil’’. Do not overfill.
Start the engine and allow it to run briefly.
Stop the engine, wait one minute and check the oil level. Top up if necessary.
Replacing Cutting Blade
WARNING!
- Before you remove the grass collection bag, stop the engine and wait until the blade stops
completely.
- You will need garden gloves (not provided) and a spanner wrench to remove the blade.
- Always handle the blade with care- sharp edges could cause injury USE GLOVES.
- Don’t hold the blade by hand directly.
IMPORTANT! Disconnect the spark plug before doing any maintenance.
Renew your metal blade after 50Hrs mowing or 2yrs which ever is sooner regardless of
condition.
Regularly check your blade. If the cut of your grass is poor, the blade might be blunt. Damaged
blades not only result in a bad cut, they cause excessive vibration and uneconomical running of
the engine. If the blade has worn excessively and become pitted and blunt, it should be replaced or
sharpened.
0.43~0.58mm
