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MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
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 dry, 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. Always carry the product on
its gripping surfaces.
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 period longer than 6 weeks, storage maintenance must be performed on the
lawnmower.
Temperature fluctuations cause condensation, which contaminates fuel and causes starting
problems. Simply emptying the machine of fuel will prevent this.
Empty the petrol tank with a petrol suction pump if available, or use the tipping method.
Start the engine and let it run until any remaining petrol has been used up.
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.
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 and
screw the spark plug back in.
Clean the cooling fins of the cylinder and the housing.
Be sure to clean the entire machine to protect the paint.
Store the machine in a well-ventilated place.
Maintenance schedule
WARNING!
Before you tip the lawnmower onto its side, completely empty the fuel tank using a
petrol suction pump.
Never turn the mower upside down.
Before commencing any maintenance, always disconnect the spark plug.
Performing routine maintenance correctly on your lawnmower will ensure you get years of
trouble-free use.
Please keep this manual safe for future reference.
It is recommended that the following maintenance schedule is adhered to. This will ensure the
lawnmower operates correctly and is safe to use.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
After every use After 12 hours use After 24 hours use After 36 hours
use
Cleaning
Clean
clean
clean
clean
Air filter
/
clean
clean
clean
Spark plug
/
check
check
check
Engine oil
check
check
check
check
Cutting blade
check
check
check
check
Cleaning
1. To ensure long life and good performance of the machine, it is important to keep the
machine clean and well lubricated. Make sure the chute is clean and under the deck is
cleared from wet debris. (See also short term storage).
2. Do not allow grass cuttings and other debris to become dry and hard on any of the
mower surfaces, as this will directly affect the cutting and grass collection performance.
Make sure that the underside of the lawnmower deck is clean and clear.
3. Never clean the lawnmower with a water jet or high-pressure cleaner. The engine must
remain dry. Do not use aggressive cleaning agents or solvents, such as cold degreasers
or petroleum ether.
Cleaning or replacing the air filter
WARNING!
Never run the engine without the air filter element installed:
1. Loosen the fastener that holds the cover.
2. Open the cover and remove the filter.
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 into the slots.
6. Close the cover and secure with the fastener.
Cleaning or replacing the spark plug
1. Once the engine has cooled, pull off the spark plug boot with a twist. Remove the spark
plug using the socket spanner supplied.
2. Clean the plug with a wire brush.
3. Using a feeler gauge, set the gap to 0.51mm.
4. Install the spark plug carefully by hand to avoid cross-threading.
5. After the spark plug is seated, tighten with the spanner to compress the washer.
Changing the oil
1. 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.
2. Refill with 470ml SAE 30 oil or equivalent, i.e. SAE 5W/30, SAE 10W/30). When the
dipstick is rested on the filler pipe, the oil level must be between the min. and max.
marks on the dipstick.
3. See ‘Filling with engine oil’. Do not overfill.
