Carburettor Adjustment - AL-KO BC 225 L Mode D'emploi

9. Exchange the filter.

Carburettor adjustment

The carburettor is optimally adjusted at the factory.Spark
plug (BC 225 L, Fig. 7) (BC 225 B, Fig. 4)
Spark plug gap = 0.635 mm [0.025"].
10. Tighten the spark plug with a torque of 12-15 Nm.
11. Push the spark plug connector onto the spark plug.
Sharpening the string cutter blade
1. Remove the cutting blade from the guard.
2. Clamp the cutting blade in a vice and sharpen it with
a flat file.
File in one direction only.
Storage
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Empty the fuel tank before long periods of storage
(over the winter)
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Only empty the fuel tank outdoors
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Allow the engine to cool down before storage
1. Empty the fuel tank.
2. Start the engine and let it idle until it stops.
3. Let the engine cool down.
4. Loosen the spark plug with a spark plug socket.
5. Pour a teaspoon of 2-stroke oil into the combustion
chamber. Pull the starter cord slowly several times to
distribute the oil in the interior of the engine.
6. Insert the spark plug again.
7. Thoroughly clean and service the device.
8. Store the device in a cool dry place.
Caution!
Do not store the machine in the vicinity of naked flames
or heat sources – Risk of fire and/or explosion!
Caution! Fire hazard!
Do not store fuelled machine in buildings where the
petrol fumes might come into contact with naked flames
or sparks!
Keep the area around the engine, exhaust, battery case
and fuel tank clear of grass cuttings, petrol and oil.
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Recommissioning
1. Remove the spark plug.
2. Quickly pull the starter cord to remove leftover oil from
the combustion chamber.
3. Clean the spark plug, check the electrode distance.
4. Re-install the spark plug, replace if necessary.
5. Prepare the device for operation.
6. Fill the tank with the correct fuel/oil mixture (25:1).
Troubleshooting
Problem Correction
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Engine does not
start
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Engine starts
but does not
„
continue to run
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Engine starts
but does not
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run with full
performance
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Motor runs
spasmodically
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Excessive
smoke
Faults that cannot be corrected with the help of this table
must be rectified in an authorized, specialist workshop.
Disposal
Machines that are no longer
required must not be disposed of
with household waste!
Packaging, machine and accessories are manufactured
using recyclable materials and must be disposed of
accordingly.
Incorrect starting procedure,
observe the operating instruc-
tions.
Clean the spark plug and the
air and fuel filters.
Set the lever to RUN.
Clean / adjust or replace the
spark plug.
Clean or exchange the filter.
Set the lever to RUN.
Clean or exchange the filter.
Clean / adjust or replace the
spark plug.
Use the correct fuel mixture
(ratio 25:1).
GB
25