AL-KO 4712SP-A Manual Del Usuario página 27

Maintenance and care
Caution - Risk of injury!
▪ Before carrying our any care or maintenance
work, always switch off the motor and pull out
the spark plug connector.
▪ The motor may continue running. After switching
off, make sure the motor has stopped turning.
▪ Always wear working gloves when carrying out
maintenance or repair work.
„ Check the grass catcher regularly for wear, and to
ensure it is working correctly
„ Clean the equipment after each use
„ Do not wash the equipment by hosing or spraying
with water
Water infiltration can cause faults (in the ignition
system, carburettor)
„ Check the mower blade regularly for damage
„ Always replace the muffler if faulty
Tilting the lawnmower
Depending on the motor manufacturer:
„ the carburettor / air filter must be facing upward
( 18)
„ the spark plug must be facing upward (
Follow the operating instructions of the motor
manufacturer!
Resharpening/replacing the mower blade
„ Blunt or damaged blades should be
resharpened / replaced only at a service point or by
an authorised specialist
„ Resharpened blades must be rebalanced
Caution!
Blades that have not been rebalanced can cause
serious vibrations, and may result in damage to
the lawnmower.
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„ Always have the equipment checked out by a pro-
fessional in the following cases:
after bumping against an obstacle
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if the motor stops suddenly
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if there is damage to the transmission
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if the V-belt is faulty
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if the blade is bent
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if there is warping of the motor shaft
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Charging the starter battery (optional)
„ Follow the instructions of the manufacturer of the
motor.
Caution!
Use only the original battery charger supplied.
▪ Charge the starter battery only in dry, well-
ventilated rooms.
▪ Do not start up the lawnmower while the battery
is charging.
Care of the motor
Changing the motor oil
1. Have a suitable container ready to collect the used
oil.
2. Drain or suction off all the oil through the oil filler
19)
opening.
Dispose of used motor oil in a manner that is
compatible with the environment!
We recommend to collect the used oil in a closed
container and to deliver it to a suitable recycling
or service station.
Used oil should not be
▪ disposed of with domestic rubbish
▪ poured into the sewage system or drains
▪ poured out onto the ground
Changing the air filter
„ Follow the instructions of the manufacturer of the
motor.
Changing the spark plug
„ Follow the instructions of the manufacturer of the
motor.
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