Removing the air filter
1. Disconnect the spark plug connector
(
6) (see "Spark plug maintenance").
2. Open the air filter box (9).
3. Remove the air filter (10).
4. Clean the air filter (10) in a soap solution.
5. Allow the air filter (10) to dry. Put a
few drops of fresh engine oil into the
air filter.
6. Replace the faulty air filter (10) with a
new air filter (10) see „Spare parts/Ac-
cessories").
Inserting the air filter
1. Insert the air filter (10) into the air filter
box (9).
2. Close the air filter box (9) back up.
Spark plug maintenance
Worn spark plugs, or a spark plug
gap that is too large, will lead to a
reduction in engine power.
1. Remove the spark plug connector (16) by
pulling and turning the spark plug (17).
2. Unscrew the spark plug (17) counter-
clockwise with the enclosed spark
plug wrench (
3. Check the spark plug gap with the help
of a feeler gauge (available from spe-
cialised dealers). The spark plug gap
must be 0.7-0.8 mm.
4. Reset the gap if necessary, by carefully
bending the ground/side electrode of
the spark plug.
5. Clean the spark plug (17) with a wire
brush.
6. Insert the cleaned and set spark plug
or replace a damaged spark plug with
a spare spark plug (recommended
tightening torque 20 Nm, determined
with torque wrench) (see "Spare parts/
accessories").
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Changing the engine oil
Change the engine oil when the
petrol tank is empty and the engine
is warm.
• Perform the first engine oil
change after about 5 operating
hours and then every 50 operat-
ing hours or annually.
• Dispose of the used oil in an
environmentally-responsible way
(see „Disposal/Environmental
Protection").
1. Disconnect the spark plug connector
(
16) (see "Spark plug mainte-
nance").
2. Open the oil tank cap (
3. Pump out the engine oil with an oil
pump (not included in delivery).
4. Top up the engine oil (see "Filling the
engine oil").
Replacing blades
Improper installation can
cause severe injury.
Never tilt the lawnmower to
the side or forwards when
the petrol or oil tank is filled!
This could damage the en-
gine, voiding the warranty.
Check the blade for wear and damage. If
dull or damaged, replace the blade!
Always have a specialist workshop
sharpen a dull blade, as they can
perform imbalance testing.
Wear gloves when handling the
blade.
GB
IE
28).
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