F.F. Group GTL 900 PLUS Notice Originale page 15

GTL 900 PLUS
er shop, to ensure the original safety standards of the
machine.
LUBRICATION
WARNING:
Checking the level and changing the oil should be done
on solid and level ground. The engine has to be stopped
at all times. If the engine had been running, it will be hot
and the procedure should be done with care and neces-
sary precautions in order to avoid burn danger.
NOTE:
Drain the used oil while the engine is warm. Warm oil
drains quickly and completely.
Engine oil
To check the oil level:
1. Remove the oil filler cap from the engine oil filler
neck.
2. Wipe the oil level indicator clean.
3. Insert the oil filler cap into the oil filler neck, with-
out screwing it.
4. Remove the filler cap and check the oil level shown
on the oil level indicator. If required, add enough
oil to bring the oil level between the upper and
lower limit on the oil level indicator.
5. Reposition the oil filler cap and tighten appropri-
ately.
To change the oil:
1. Remove the oil filler cap from the engine oil filler
neck.
2. Place a suitable container under the oil drain plug
(Fig. 13.1) to catch the used oil.
3. Remove the oil drain plug and allow the oil to drain
completely.
4. Reposition the oil drain plug and tighten appropri-
ately.
5. Gradually add enough oil to bring the oil level be-
tween the upper and lower limit on the oil level
indicator.
6. Reposition the oil filler cap and tighten appropri-
ately.
NOTE:
If the engine frequently works under extremely dusty or
other severe circumstances, change the engine oil every
25 hours.
WARNING:
Running the engine will low oil level will cause engine
damage.
Gearbox oil
To check the oil level:
1. Remove the oil filler cap from the gearbox oil filler
neck.
2. Check the oil level. If required, fill with oil to the
upper level. The oil upper level is at the bottom of
the oil filler cap neck.
3. Place the oil filler cap in position and tighten ap-
propriately.
To change the oil:
Gearbox oil change operation should be done by your
Dealer or a specialized Service Centre with the neces-
sary knowledge and equipment.
WARNING:
Running the tiller will low gearbox oil level will cause
gearbox damage.
Linkages lubrication
Lubricate the linkages every ten hours of operation
as well as before storage of long periods of time
with engine oil or a clean cloth damp with oil.
AIR FILTER
WARNING:
Operating the engine without an air cleaner, or with a
damaged air cleaner, will allow dirt to enter the engine,
causing rapid engine wear.
To check, clean or change the air filter (Fig. 15):
1. Remove the air filter cover.
2. Make sure that the air filter element is free from
dirt and in a good condition. If it is dirty, remove
and clean it.
To clean a foam air filter element wash it with
f
home detergent and hot water and let it dry.
Then soak it in clean saturated engine oil and
gently squeeze out excess oil. If required, re-
place it with a new one.
To clean a paper air filter element, clean light
f
dirt by gently taping it a few times on a hard
surface and replace if heavy dirt is present.
3. Clean the inside of the air filter case and cov-
er from dirt with a soft cloth. If the engine is
equipped with an oil bath type air filter, replace
the oil with new engine oil.
4. Reinstall the air filter element and follow the
reverse procedure to put back in position the air
filter cover.
WARNING:
Never clean the air filter with flammable or low flash-
point detergents to avoid the risk of a fire or explosion.
NOTE:
If the engine frequently works under dusty or other se-
vere circumstances, clean the air filter every 10 hours
and add change its oil with new. If necessary, change
the air filter element every 25 hours.
SPARK PLUG
To maintain the spark plug (Fig. 16.1):
1. Remove the spark plug cap to access the spark
plug.
2. Use an appropriate spark plug tool (Fig. 16.2) to
carefully remove the spark plug.
3. Inspect the condition of the spark plug and its
electrode. It must be clean and not worn. Check
that the spark plug gap is between 0.7 and
0.8mm (Fig. 16). Replace the spark plug with a
new one, if needed.
4. Carefully thread the spark plug into the engine
by hand.
5. Once threaded, use the appropriate spark plug
tool to tighten the spark plug, paying attention
not to use excessive force damaging the threads.
6. Re-attach the spark plug cap.
WARNING:
Never allow dirt or debris to enter the cylinder bore.
Before removing the spark plug, thoroughly clean the
spark plug and cylinder head area.
FUEL SEDIMENT CUP
WARNING:
Maintain the fuel carburetor only outdoors and in well
ventilated areas.
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