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11 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Stop the engine and disconnect and earth the spark plug before any
repairing or maintenance operations.
Use of safety gloves is imperative while performing adjustment or repair of
the machine.
Only use original spare parts.
Complicated operations –not listed here below- must be carried out by a
specialized technical assistance centre.
Regular and careful maintenance is essential for keeping the safety level
and original performance of the machine unchanged in time.
When tipping the lawnmower for access to carryout repairs, empty the fuel
tank. Never tip the lawnmower more than 90 degrees in any direction and
never leave the mower tipped for any length of time as oilcan drip into the
air cleaner of the engine, thus causing a starting problem.
11.1 Oil service
Check the oil level daily before starting the engine and ensure the correct oil level is
maintained. Change the engine oil after 8 hours of operation and then every 50 hours or every
season depending on usage.
11.2 Spark plug
The spark plug should be changed every 100 hours or every season depending on use. Check
the plug before each use and plug gap reset once a season. Refer to the engine manual for
the correct plug type and gap specifications.
11.3 Air cleaner
The air cleaner must be changed. Clean every few hours under extremely dry and dusty
conditions as poor performance and flooding usually indicate the air cleaner should be
cleaned/ changed.
11.4 Engine cleaning
Clean the engine regularly with a dry brush or cloth. Ensure you keep the blower housing area
free from debris, grass and dust to allow proper air circulation when is essential for engine
performance. Also ensure you remove all grass, dirt and debris from the muffler area.
11.5 Off season storage
It is good practice to prepare your lawnmower for storage when not in use.
▪ Clean and lubricate the lawnmower thoroughly.
▪ Refer to the engine manual for correct engine storage instructions.
▪ Coat the cutting blade with grease to prevent any corrosion when not in use.
▪ Store the mower in a clean dry area away from corrosive materials like fertilizers.
▪ When storing your lawnmower or any other type of power equipment in a poorly ventilated
or metal storage unit, it is vital that you rust proof the equipment using a light oil silicone,
especially cables and all moving parts.
