specialist shops). The spark gap
must be at least 0.75 mm.
4. If necessary, adjust the gap by
carefully bending the ground
electrode on the spark plug.
5. Clean the spark plug with a wire
brush.
6. Insert the cleaned and adjusted
spark plug or replace a dam-
aged spark plug with a new one
(Champion XC92YC) (recom-
mended torque 20 Nm, deter-
mined with a torque wrench).
Changing the Engine Oil
Change the engine oil with the
petrol tank empty and the engine
warm.
• Change the engine oil for the
first time after around 5 operat-
ing hours then every 50 operat-
ing hours or annually.
• Dispose of the used oil in an
ecofriendly manner (see "dispos-
al / environmental protection").
1. Remove the spark plug
connector (
2. Open the oil tank cover (
pump out the motor oil with an oil
pump.
3. Refill with engine oil (see "Initial Op-
eration").
Adjusting the Bowden Cable
If the Bowden cable becomes misplaced
for the drive and has too much play, it can
be adjusted.
1. Loosen the small lock nut (35).
2. - Turn the adjusting nut (36)
anticlockwise:
11).
7) and
The Bowden cable shortens.
- Turn the adjusting nut (36)
clockwise:
The Bowden cable lengthens.
Sharpening/Replacing the Blade
•
Take off the spark plug and check the
blade for wear and damage.
•
Always have a blunt blade resharp-
ened by a specialist workshop, as an
imbalance check can be carried out
there.
•
Always have a specialist workshop
change a damaged or imbalanced
blade. Incorrect installation can result
in serious injury.
Adjusting the Carburettor
The carburettor has been preset in the
factory for optimum performance. If read-
justments are required, have the adjust-
ments made by a specialist workshop.
Storage
General Storage Instructions
Do not store the equipment
with a full collection box. In hot
weather, the grass begins to fer-
ment when heat is generated.
Risk of fire.
•
Clean and service the equipment be-
fore storage.
•
Allow the engine to cool before storing
the equipment in enclosed areas.
•
Use suitable and authorised contain-
ers for storing fuel.
•
Keep the equipment in a dry place
that is protected from dust and out of
reach of children.
GB
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