b) Stop the engine as described in the machine's instructions manual.
c) When the engine is cold, disconnect the spark plug.
d) Remove all traces of debris or dirt from the engine and especially around the exhaust silencer to
reduce the risk of fire.
5.6 CLEANING AND STORAGE
a) Do not spray with water or use hydraulic lances to clean the exterior of the engine.
b) Preferably use a compressed air gun (max. 6 bars), to prevent debris, dirt or dust from penetrating
inside the machine.
c) Store the lawnmower (and the engine) in a dry place, sheltered from severe weather conditions and
sufficiently ventilated.
5.7 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
precautions are needed to help the future start-up.
a) Drain fuel from tank to prevent build-ups inside the tank.
b) Remove the spark plug and pour inside the spark plug hole about 3 cl of clean engine oil.
Close the hole with a cloth, then pull, slowly and carefully, the starting rope so that, with a few engine
revolutions, the oil will be distributed on the cylinder inner walls. Reinstall the spark plug without
connecting the cable cap.
6. MAINTENANCE CHANGE OIL
6.1 SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
Remove the spark plug cap and read instructions before carrying out any cleaning, repair or
maintenance operation. Wear proper clothing and working gloves whenever your hands are at risk.
Do not perform maintenance or repair operations without the necessary tools and technical
knowledge.
Never get rid of used oil, fuel or other pollutants in unauthorised places.
If necessary (if foreseen in the Machine's Instruction Manual), the engine can be laid down on its right
side, or the front part can be lifted, taking care not to allow oil or fuel to leak out.
6.2 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Follow the hourly or calendar – whichever occur first – maintenance schedule shown in the following
table.
Operation
Check oil level
Change oil
1)
Clean silencer and engine
Check air cleaner
2)
Air filter replacement
Check spark plug
Replace spark plug
1) Change oil every 25 hours if the engine is operating under heavy load or in ht weather.
2) Clean air cleaner more frequently if the machine is operating in dusty areas.
6.3 CHANGE OIL
See the specific chapter (see 8.1) for the oil to be used.
Drain oil while the engine is warm, being careful not to touch the hot engine nor the drained oil.
a) Place engine level.
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