Air Filter - Castelgarden XM 130 Mode D'emploi

6.8 BATTERY
Never overcharge the battery.
Overcharging can damage the battery.
Do not short-circuit the battery's
terminals. Sparks occur which can
result in fire. Do not wear metal
jewellery which can come into contact
with the battery terminals.
In the event of damage to the battery
casing, cover, terminals or interference
to the strip covering the valves, the
battery should be replaced.
The battery is a valve-regulated battery with 12 V
nominal voltage. The battery fluid does not need to
and cannot be checked or topped up. The only
maintenance that is required is charging, for
example after extended storage.
The battery must be fully charged
before being used for the first time. The
battery must always be stored fully
charged. If the battery is stored while
discharged, serious damage will occur.
6.8.1 Charging with the engine
The battery can be charged using the engine's
generator as follows:
1. Install the battery in the machine as shown
below.
2. Place the machine outdoors or install an
extraction device for the exhaust fumes.
3. Start the engine according to the instructions in
the user guide.
4. Allow the engine to run continuously for 45
minutes.
5. Stop the engine. The battery will now be fully
charged.
6.8.2 Charging using battery charger
When charging using a battery charger, a battery
charger with constant voltage must be used.
Contact your dealer to purchase a battery charger
with constant voltage.
The battery can be damaged if a standard type
battery charger is used.
6.8.3 Removal/Installation
The battery is placed under the engine casing. See
fig. 13. Use the screws and the nuts (4:C, D).
During removal/installation of the battery, the
following applies regarding connection of the
cables:
• During removal. First disconnect the black
cable from the battery's negative terminal (-).
Then disconnect the red cable from the
battery's positive terminal (-).
• During installation. First connect the red cable
to the battery's positive terminal (+). Then
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connect the black cable to the battery's negative
terminal (-).
If the cables are disconnected/
connected in the wrong order, there is a
risk of a short-circuit and damage to the
battery.
If the cables are interchanged, the
generator and the battery will be
damaged.
Tighten the cables securely. Loose
cables can cause a fire.
The engine must never be driven with
the battery disconnected. There is a risk
of serious damage to the generator and
the electrical system.
6.8.4 Cleaning
If the battery terminals are coated with oxide, they
should be cleaned. Clean the battery terminals with
a wire brush and lubricate them with terminal
grease.

6.9 AIR FILTER

The air filter (paper filter) must be cleaned/
replaced after 100 hours of operation.
NOTE! The filters should be cleaned/replaced
more often if the machine operates on dusty
ground.
Remove/install the air filters as follows.
1. Clean carefully around the air filter housing.
2. Dismantle the air filter cover (12:R) by remov-
ing the two screws.
3. Dismantle the paper filter insert (12:S). Make
sure that no dirt gets into the carburettor. Clean
the air filter housing.
4. Clean the paper filter by tapping it gently
against a flat surface. If the filter is very dirty,
replace it.
5. Assemble in the reverse order.
Compressed air or petroleum-based solvents such
as kerosene may not be used for cleaning the paper
filter insert. This will damage the filter.
Do not use compressed air for cleaning the paper
filter insert. The paper filter insert must not be
oiled.
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