Servicing The Wheels (Illustration S ); Servicing The Engine; Oil Change; Cleaning And Replacing The Air Filter (Illustration W ) - Sabo 40-SPIRIT Livret D'entretien

Servicing the wheels (Illustration S )

Lubricate the wheel bearings once a year or every 15-20 operating hours.
– Remove the wheel caps S .
– Use a socket wrench to loosen the hexagon nut, washer and wheels.
– After the bearings have been lubricated with roller bearing grease "KAJO-Longlife
grease LZR 2", push the wheels back in place, replace the washer, fix the hexagon
nut and tighten until the wheels can just about turn easily but without play. Replace
the wheel caps.

17 SERVICING THE ENGINE

WARNING
Avoid injury! Engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide and can cause
serious illness or death.
Do not run an engine in an enclosed area, such as a garage, even with doors and
windows open.
Move the machine to an outside area before starting the engine.
IMPORTANT
To clean the engine and for maintenance work, do not place the engine or mower
on its side but tilt forwards O (spark plug upwards) because otherwise there
may be problems starting the engine. When tipping the mower forwards, make
sure that the ejection flap is not damaged. Secure the mower in the raised
position!
ATTENTION
When tilting the machine upwards, ensure that no oil or fuel comes out of the
machine. Fire hazard!
The regular implementation of the prescribed maintenance and care work are the
prerequisite for a permanent and fault-free functionality of the motor and also the basic
requirement for any guarantee claims.
The motor should be kept clean, particularly on the outside, and the silencer and
cylinder area must always be kept free from foreign bodies (e.g. grass residue). The
exhaust and motor reach very high temperatures when in use. Flammable foreign
bodies such as foliage, grass etc. may catch fire.
Perfect cooling can also only ensured when cylinder ribs are always clean.
IMPORTANT
Never use a pressure cleaner or ordinary water jet to clean the motor. Damages
or expensive repairs can be the consequence of such action.

Oil change

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Check the oil level before every use and replenish oil if necessary (see "Check oil
level" and "Fill with oil", illustration Y1 ).
An oil change is not necessary. If you wish to change the oil, however, please follow the
instructions below.
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The first oil change in a new engine is required after approx. 5 operating hours. Later, it
should be done every 50 operating hours or at least once per mowing season.
Check the oil level before every use and replenish oil if necessary (see "Check oil
level" and "Fill with oil", illustration Y1 ).
Follow the instructions below for changing the oil.
All models
NOTE
For environmental reasons, we recommend that the oil change is performed by
an authorised workshop.
Changing the oil
– Before the engine or the equipment is tilted to drain oil, empty the petrol tank and
let the engine to run until it stops due to lack of fuel.
– Stop the engine and remove the spark plug connector.
– Renew the oil as long as the engine is warm.
– To change the oil, remove the dipstick from the oil refill neck.
– Turn the mower on one side so that the spark plug side is facing upwards and the
used oil can drain into a container.
Safety instruction!
See table for explanation of symbols
page 3
Do not drain used oil into the sewage system or soil; dispose of it according
to the local regulations.
– Position the mower straight and fill brand-name oil into the spout (for quantity and
quality, see technical data). Screw the dipstick in and check the oil level (see
"Check oil level" and "Fill with oil", illustration Y1 )! If the oil level is correct,
insert the dipstick and tighten it.

Cleaning and replacing the air filter (Illustration W )

IMPORTANT
Never let the engine start or run whilst the air filter is removed.
– Open the cover (1), pull down and out and remove.
– Remove the filter element (2) carefully and knock gently onto a smooth surface if
soiled. Replace if heavily soiled or damaged.
– Never lubricate the insert with oil or blow it with compressed air. Severely dirty or
oily filter elements must be replaced.
– After cleaning or replacement, insert the filter element into the air filter plate.
– Insert the hooks (3) on the cover (1) into the seat (4) at the bottom in the air filter
plate.
– Tilt the cover upwards and close with care.
In the case of unfavourable conditions (heavy dust development), the mower must be
cleaned every time it is used, otherwise after 25 operating hours or every year.
(Please see original spare parts and accessories for order no. of filter element)

Checking the spark plug (Illustration Y )

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To check for wear, remove the spark plug connector and unscrew the spark plug. If the
electrode is badly worn the spark plug must be replaced as a matter of course. (Order
no. see original spare parts list and accessories).
Otherwise it is sufficient to clean the spark plug and set the electrode gap to 0.7-0.8
mm. Screw the spark plug (pay attention to sealing ring) into the engine by hand and
tighten using the socket wrench. Press on spark plug connector. Replace the spark plug
annually.
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To check for wear, remove the spark plug connector (1) and unscrew the spark plug (2).
If the electrode is badly worn the spark plug must be replaced as a matter of course.
(Order no. see original spare parts list and accessories).
Otherwise it is sufficient to clean the spark plug and set the electrode gap to 0.5 mm.
Screw the spark plug (pay attention to sealing ring) into the engine by hand and tighten
using the socket wrench. Press on spark plug connector. Replace the spark plug
annually.
All models
Correct winter storage of the engine (or when not used for a long period
of time)
– Empty the petrol tank or allow the engine to run until it stops due to lack of fuel.
– Switch off engine and disconnect spark plug cable.
– Drain off the oil while the engine is still warm. Fill with fresh oil (for quantity and
type, see technical data).
– Clean grass and chaff from cylinder and cylinder head fins and around muffler.
– Always keep the machine in a clean condition in a closed, dry room out of reach of
children.
IMPORTANT
When starting the mower again after the winter or after longer standstill periods,
only use fresh fuel in the tank.
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