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STEP 4 - EMPTYING THE GRASS BAG
Raise the discharge flap with one hand and remove the grass
bag using its handle with your other hand. To maintain safety,
the discharge flap will close back to cover the mulching plug
when you release the flap.
Empty the grass debris in the grass collection bag and refit the
bag. If any grass residues are caught in the discharge chute,
clean it using a brush.
MAINTENANCE
STORING THE LAWNMOWER FOR SHORT
PERIODS
After mowing, please follow the actions below prior to placing
the lawnmower in storage:
• Allow the engine to fully cool.
• Ensure the grass bag is empty.
•
Clean all debris from under the mower deck.
•
Store the lawnmower on a flat and level surface, with all 4
wheels on the ground.
• Store in a safe place which is not accessible by children or
people who are not familiar with operation.
STORING THE LAWNMOWER FOR EXTENDED
PERIODS
CAUTION!
Do not empty the petrol tank in enclosed
areas, near fire or when smoking. Petrol fumes can cause
explosions and fire.
If the lawnmower is to be placed into storage at the end of the
season, or if the mower is not to be used for a longer period
than 6 weeks, storage maintenance must be performed on the
lawnmower.
The temperature fluctuations cause condensation, which
contaminates fuel and causes starting problems. Simply
emptying the machine of fuel will prevent this.
1. Empty the petrol tank with a petrol suction pump, if available,
or use the tipping method.
2. Start the engine and let it run until any remaining petrol has
been used up.
3.
Change the oil at the end of every season. To do so, remove
the used engine oil from a warm engine and refill with fresh
oil.
4. Remove the spark plug from the cylinder head. Fill the
cylinder with approx. 20ml of oil from an oil can. Slowly pull
back the starter handle, which will bathe the cylinder wall
with oil. Screw the spark plug back in.
5.
Clean the cooling fins of the cylinder and the housing.
6. Be sure to clean the entire machine to protect the paint.
7. Store the machine in a well-ventilated place.
NOTE!
Alternatively, adding Briggs & Stratton FUEL FIT to the fuel
will prevent contaminated fuel. Not all additives on the market
do this. FUEL FIT can be ordered via www.gardenservicecentre.
co.uk
