Maintenance And Lubrication - Grillo G46 Manuel D'utilisation

Translation of the original instructions

MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION

CAUTION!
- Always switch off the engine before performing any cleaning, maintenance or repair
operation.
- Always disconnect the plug before performing any cleaning, maintenance or repair
operation.
- Always wear suitable clothing and working gloves.
- When the machine or part of it is lifted to carry out maintenance operations, always
remember to use suitable fixing tools such as holders and safety locks.
- When carrying out maintenance operations and/or when the machine is tilted without
safety locks or supports, never leave it unguarded in places where inexperienced people
and children could have easy access to it.
- Protect the environment: carefully dispose of used oils, petrol and any other pollutant
product!
- Effective maintenance and correct lubrication help to keep the machine fully efficient.
RUNNING-IN
Change the engine oil after the first twenty working hours.
ENGINE
Follow the instructions on lubrication intervals in the relative manual. It is generally recommended
to check the oil level at least every 8 working hours and to drain and replace it every 100 hours.
Always use 15W40. Check the air filter oil level ( if applicable) every 8 working hours or more often
in very dusty conditions. Top up with the same engine oil (see engine manual). For versions with
dry filter, replace the cartridge if it becomes clogged (do not clean with compressed air ).
GEARBOX
Check the oil level every 50 working hours by removing the screw (fig. 4, no. 15). If necessary add
MP 85W90 oil. Drain and replace the oil every 200 working hours (1,8 kg). To drain the exhaust oil
unscrew the cap (fig. 4A, no. 19).
ROTARY TILLER
Use MP 85W90 oil.
PTO
Grease the PTO coupling at least once a year: remove the old grease and add fresh one. To reach
the PTO disconnect the tiller from the gearbox unscrewing the securing nuts (fig. 7, no. 20).
HINTS AND TIPS FOR CARE & USE
1) ALWAYS release the red clutch lever (fig. 6, no. 1) before shifting from forward gear to reverse
gear and vice-versa.
2) ALWAYS release the red clutch lever (fig. 6, no. 1) before engaging the PTO.
3) Do not leave the machine outdoors whilst it is raining.
4) Cables and levers must be kept clean.
5) NEVER force the PTO lever. If it does not engaged check that the reverse gear lever (fig. 6, no.
8) is positioned ahead.
6) NEVER strain the engine. If smoke comes out of the exhaust, the engine is toiling and should be
slowed down.
7) Even difficult ground can be tilled, but the machine must be well run-in first and the engine must
be at the right temperature.
8) Check tyre pressures frequently.
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