1. Put the product on level ground.
2. Remove the oil tank cap with the attached dipstick.
3. Clean the oil from the dipstick.
4. Put the dipstick fully into the oil tank to give a correct
picture of the oil level.
5. Remove the dipstick.
6. Examine the oil level on the dipstick.
7. If the oil level is low, fill with engine oil and do a
check of the oil level again.
To replace the engine oil
WARNING: Engine oil is very hot directly
after the engine is stopped. Let the engine
become cool before you drain the engine oil.
If you spill engine oil on your skin, clean with
soap and water.
1. Operate the product until the fuel tank is empty.
2. Remove the ignition cable from the spark plug.
3. Remove the oil tank cap.
4. Put a container below the product to collect the
engine oil in.
5. Tilt the product to drain the engine oil from the oil
tank.
6. Fill with new engine oil of the type recommended in
Technical data on page 17 .
7. Do a check of the oil level. Refer to
the oil level on page 6 .
To examine the spark plug
CAUTION: Always use the recommended
spark plug type. Incorrect spark plug type
can cause damage to the product.
•
Examine the spark plug if the engine is low on
power, is not easy to start or does not operate
correctly at idle speed.
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To decrease the risk of unwanted material on the
spark plug electrodes, obey these instructions:
a) Make sure that the idle speed is correctly
adjusted.
b) Make sure that the fuel mixture is correct.
c) Make sure that the air filter is clean.
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If the spark plug is dirty, clean it and make sure that
the electrode gap is correct, refer to
on page 17 .
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To clean the air filter
1. Remove the air filter cover and remove the filter.
2. Hit the filter against a flat surface to make the
3. Put the air filter back. Make sure that the air filter
4. Put the air filter cover back.
Note: An air filter that is used for a long time cannot be
fully cleaned. Replace the air filter at regular intervals.
Always replace a damaged air filter.
To do a check of the side discharge
deflector
The side discharge deflector is attached to the side
discharge opening of the product. It decreases the risk
of objects to eject in the direction of the mow position of
the operator.
1. Make sure that the side discharge deflector is not
2. Examine the side discharge deflector. Make sure
To do a check of
3. Replace the side discharge deflector or the springs if
To examine the cutting equipment
1. Examine the cutting equipment for damage or
Technical data
2. Look at the blade to see if it is damaged or blunt.
Note: It is necessary to balance the blade after it is
sharpened. Let a service center sharpen, replace and
balance the blade. If you hit an obstacle that causes the
product to stop, replace the damaged blade. Let the
service center estimate if the blade can be sharpened or
must be replaced.
Replace the spark plug if it is necessary.
particles fall off.
CAUTION: Do not use solvent or
compressed air to clean the air filter.
fully seals against the air filter holder.
damaged.
that you do not see defects, such as cracks or
broken springs that push the door to close.
they are damaged.
WARNING: To prevent accidental start
remove the ignition cable from the spark
plug.
WARNING: Use protective gloves when you
do maintenance on the cutting equipment.
The blade is very sharp and cuts can easily
occur.
cracks. Always replace a damaged cutting
equipment.
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