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Servicing/cleaning
Danger
!
To protect against injury before all
work on the device
– switch off the engine,
– Remove the ignition key (if used),
– wait until all moving parts have
come to a complete stop and
the engine has cooled down,
– remove the spark plug connector
on the engine to prevent the
engine from being accidentally
started,
– Remove the starter accumulator
from the engine,
– which takes into account addi
tional safety information in the
engine manual.
Danger
!
To protect against injury from the
cutters, have a specialist garage
perform all work such as replacing
or regrinding the cutters (special
tools required).
Caution
When tilting the unit, always ensure
that the spark plug is face up to pre
vent fuel or oil damaging the
engine.
Note
Regular care ensures a long ser-
vice life and fault-free operation.
Inadequate maintenance of your
appliance may lead to safety-
related defects.
Maintenance
Caution
Observe the servicing instructions
in the engine manual. At the end of
the season, have the mower
inspected and serviced by a spe
cialist workshop.
Have any repairs carried out by a
specialist workshop only.
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Caution
Environmental hazard caused by
engine oil.
After changing the oil, take the
waste oil to a waste oil collecting
point or to a waste disposal com
pany.
Batteries / accumulators pollute the
environment.
Used accumulators do not belong
in domestic waste. Give used accu
mulators to your dealer or other dis
posal company. Remove batteries /
accumulators before appliances
are scrapped.
Note
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Observe the inspection and main-
tenance intervals in the engine
manual.
Depending on the model, your
appliance features an electronic
maintenance indicator (fig. 13).
Observe the appropriate mainte-
nance indicators in addition to the
written maintenance instructions.
Operation as well as further infor-
mation can be found in the sep-
arate operating instructions which
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are enclosed with the maintenance
indicator.
Before each operation
Check the oil level and top up as
necessary.
Check all screw fittings for firm
seating, tighten them if
necessary.
Check the safety features.
Remove foreign objects and dirt
from the battery compartment on
the engine using a cloth and
brush.
Check the point of contact of the
clutch:
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(only in the case of appliances with
gear drives)
– The appliance should not drive
forwards when the engine is
running and when the gear drive
is not engaged.
– The appliance should drive
forwards when the engine is
running and the gear drive is
engaged.
Operating Instruction – Lawnmower with IC engine
Fig. 15
Depending on the model, the
wheel drive Bowden cable can
be re-adjusted by changing the
connection from fixing hole
A to B.
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Note
Not required unless wear has
caused the speed to decrease
more and more when the wheel
drive lever is pressed completely
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forwards.
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After the first 2–5 operating
hours
Change oil (please see engine
manual enclosed).
After mowing or when required
Recharge the accumulator.
Once a season
Change oil (please see engine
manual enclosed).
Lubricate the pivot points and
torsion spring on the ejector
cover.
At the end of the season the unit
must be checked and serviced by
a specialist workshop.
Have the accumulator and
accumulator charger tested
regularly (at least 1x a year) by a
specialist workshop.
Cleaning
Caution
Clean the device after every use.
A device which is not cleaned will
result in damaged materials and
impaired function.
Do not clean the unit with a high-
pressure cleaner.
Cleaning the grass sack
(only in the case of appliances with
grass catchers)
The easiest time to clean the grass
catcher is immediately after
mowing.
Detach and empty the grass
sack.
The grass catcher may be
cleaned with a powerful jet of
water (garden hose).
Allow the grass sack to dry out
thoroughly before using it again.