Garland SIOUX 655 MSG Manuel D'instructions page 50

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- Unscrew the plug again and check the mark left
by oil on the dipstick. The mark left by the oil must
be between the minimum and maximum marks.
- If the mark is below the minimum, add a little more
oil and recheck.
- If the mark is above the maximum, you will have
to remove oil from the crankcase. To do this, tilt
the lawnmower and let out a little oil (put a
container at the end of the tube to prevent oil
spilling on the machine or the ground).
8.1.4. SHARPENING THE BLADE
The sharpening of the blade should be done by the
service technician. Do not sharpen the blade. The
blade should be sharp to guarantee the right cutting
angle and the balance of the blade. Sharpening the
blade without being an expert may cause excessive
vibrations that can cause damage to your machine
and problems for the user.
Take your blade to be sharpened if, when mowing,
small strands at the tips of the grass remain and
yellow quickly.
8.2. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Perform regular inspections of the machine in order
to ensure effective operation of the machine. For a
complete maintenance service, we recommend you to
take the lawnmower to your service technician.
Always use adequate replacement parts in order to
obtain a proper performance of the product and avoid
damage and risks to machine and user.
Replacement parts should be purchased at the official
service dealer. The use of non-official spare parts
may cause risk of accident, injury to the user and
scrapping of the machine.
8.2.1. AIR FILTER
The dirt in the air cleaner will cause a reduction in the
performance of the machine. Check and clean this
element. If you notice damage or alterations to the
filter, replace it with a new one.
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1. Remove the protective cap (1) from the filter by
unblocking the lock (2).
2. Remove the filter (3).
3. You can clean the dust from the filter by shaking it
against a hard surface or blowing on it.
4. Install the filter in the machine.
5. Place the protective cap.
Note: The engine must never operate without the air
filter installed.
8.2.2. CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL
Perform the oil change only while the engine is still
hot.
WARNING! You must not throw old oil
in a pipeline network or on the Earth.
The contamination of groundwater and
water tables is subject to heavy fines. There are
special collection places at service stations. If not,
any municipal authority will give you the relevant
information.
Note: You have two procedures at your disposal
to empty the engine oil. You can drain the oil by
loosening the drain screw located at the base of the
filling canal or you can use the Garland engine oil
cleaner (ref.: 7199000020, not included with the
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