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r’s Manual Sanli LS42 - LSP42 - LSP46-LBP46
Engine Oil
Checking the oil level
Position the mower on a firm, level surface.
Unscrew the oil level dipstick (fig.18) and wipe dry.
Insert the dipstick until it reaches the filler neck,
but do not screw in. Remove the dipstick and check
the oil level holding the dipstick horizontal. The oil
level should be between the minimum and
maximum oil level marks on the dipstick (fig.19). Add oil if necessary and
repeat the above checking process. Running the engine without oil or with
too little oil can cause serious engine damage.
Changing the oil
The first oil change should be carried out after the first 5 hours of mower use.
Thereafter, change the oil after every 25 hours’ use or at least once a year.
Leave the engine running outdoors for several minutes to warm the oil and
make it more fluid. Warning: Parts of the engine will become very hot and can
cause severe burns.
Remove the spark plug cap and unscrew the oil level dipstick. Place a suitable
container beneath the mower’s oil filler pipe and tilt the mower onto its side
with the air filter and carburettor uppermost. Allow the oil to drain
completely into the container. Return the mower onto its four wheels and fill
the engine with new oil as described in section 3.12
Note: Dispose of used engine oil carefully, responsibly and in accordance with
local or national regulations.
Adjusting the transmission cable
In its transmission-engaged position, the mower’s advance lever is pushed
fully towards the handlebar. An incorrectly-adjusted transmission cable can
cause premature wear to the mower’s drive system.
If the transmission cable is too tight, it will be difficult to move the advance
lever towards the handlebars. Conversely, if the transmission cable is not tight
enough, the transmission will function poorly and will lack power.
To adjust the tension of the cable transmission,
increase or reduce the length of the adjustment
device using the key (fig.20). Check the effectiveness
of the transmission and the resistance of the lever.
Once proper adjustment has been reached, secure
the adjustment device by tightening the lock nuts.
