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During operation, in rare cases, protective metal covers may become loose due to vibration. It’s necessary to
tighten these components as the long-term effect of vibrations on the loosened cover causes damage to the
mounting holes. If the exhaust, air filter or cooling fan protective cover is damaged, these parts have to be replaced
by original parts as this is the only case where maximum safety can be guaranteed.
Spare parts are available through the manufacturer or a certified service centre. A complete list of components is
provided in this instruction manual or on the manufacturer's website.
Winter Storage
Proper long-term storage is crucial to achieving seamless operation in the following season. Extend the
life of the engine by storing it properly.
The following steps will provide you with the maximum protection of engine components against corrosion and
wear of sliding parts of the engine. The engine must be kept in a room and engine temperature must be less than
50 °C. Use a damp cloth to clean the engine from dust and dirt. After drying, treat any damage with paint or cloth
saturated with oil. This prevents the air from entering the sheet metal and subsequent corrosion.
Open the fuel tank cap and check the amount of fuel in the tank. The long-term presence of fuel in the tank during
storage has a bad influence on fuel quality. This can result in irregular engine running and reduced power. Remove
petrol from the tank and carburettor through the drain screw located on the bottom of the carburettor.
DO NOT
OVERTURN THE ENGINE.
THERE IS A RISK OF OIL LEAKAGE! It’s recommended to replace the engine oil at the end of the season.
This extends the life of the engine.
Engine Oil Replacement
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 must be delivered to one of the specified 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.
