b) Use a compressed air gun (max. 6 bars) for
preference, thus preventing debris and dust
from penetrating inside.
c) Store the lawnmower (and the engine) in a dry
place, sheltered from severe weather condi-
tions and sufficiently ventilated.
5.8
LONG STORAGE (over 30 days)
In case the engine has to be stored for a long time
(for example at the end of the season), a few pre-
cautions are needed to help the future start-up.
a) To prevent the formation of deposits inside the
tank, empty it of fuel by unscrewing the carbu-
rettor float chamber plug (1) and collecting all
the fuel in a suitable container. At the end of
the operation remember to screw the plug (1)
back on and fully tighten it.
b) Remove the spark plug and pour about 3 cl
of clean engine oil into the spark plug hole,
then, having blocked the hole with a rag, run
the starter motor briefly to turn the engine for
a few revs and distribute the oil over the inner
surface of the cylinder. Finally replace the
spark plug without connecting the cable cap.
6. MAINTENANCE
WARNING!
Any attempt to tamper
with the emission control system may
increase emission levels above legal lim-
its. This definition includes the removal or
alteration of parts such as the intake sys-
tem, the fuel system and the exhaust sys-
tem.
6.1
SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
WARNING!
Remove the spark plug
cap and read instructions before carrying
out any cleaning, repair or maintenance
operation. Wear proper clothing and work-
ing gloves whenever your hands are at
risk. Do not perform maintenance or repair
operations without the necessary tools and
technical knowledge.
IMPORTANT
Never get rid of used oil, fuel
or other pollutants in unauthorised places.
6.2
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Follow the hourly or calendar – whichever occur
first – maintenance schedule shown in the follow-
ing table.
IMPORTANT
It is the responsibility of the
owner to perform the machine maintenance
operations described in the table below.
IMPORTANT
Clean more frequently when
operating in particularly demanding conditions
or when there is debris in the air.
NOTE
Filters should be cleaned /
replaced more often if the machine is used on
very dusty ground.
5
EN
Check oil level
- - -
(see 5.1.1)
Change oil
1)
- -
(see 6.3)
Clean silencer and
- - -
engine (see 6.4)
Air filter cleaning
2)
- - -
and check (see 6.5)
Air filter replacement
- - -
(see 6.5)
Check spark plug
- - -
(see 6.6)
Replace spark plug
- - -
(see 6.6)
Fuel filter check
3)
- - -
Operation
After First 5 hours
Every 5 hours or
daily
Every 50 hours or
every season
Every 100 hours
1)
Change oil every 25 hours if the engine is oper-
ating under heavy load or in ht weather.
2)
Clean air cleaner more frequently if the machine
is operating in dusty areas.
3)
To be carried out by a specialized Centre.
6.3
CHANGE OIL
See the specific chapter (8.1) for the oil to be
used.
WARNING!
Drain oil while the engine
is warm, being careful not to touch the hot
engine nor the drained oil.
Unless otherwise stated in this machine In struc-
tion Manual, to drain the oil it is necessary to:
a) Place the machine on a flat surface.
b) Clean the area around the filler cap and
unscrew the cap with dipstick (1).
c) Provide a suitable container for collecting the
oil and unscrew the drain plug (2).
d) Refit the drain plug (2) and fully tighten it hav-
ing made sure that the gasket is in the right
position.
e) Fill up with fresh oil (see 5.1.1).
f) Check that the oil level has reached the
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