AL-KO Tech 140 - Start-Up; Check the General State of the Engine; Filling with Fuel; Checking the Oil Level (03, 10)

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Start-up
4 START-UP
NOTE Before starting up:
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Always perform a visual check. Do not oper-
ate the engine if the operating and/or fasten-
ing parts are loose, damaged, or worn.
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Be sure to add engine oil.
4.1 Check the general state of the engine
1. Check the engine for:
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Signs of an oil or petrol leak on the exte-
rior and underside of the engine.
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Excessive dirt or foreign bodies
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Indications of damage
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Tightness of all nuts, bolts and screws
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Tight fitting and presence of all screens
and covers
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Damage or contamination of the air filter
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Fuel level
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Engine oil level
2. Eliminate any identified defects before start-
ing up.
4.2 Filling with fuel
WARNING! Danger of explosion and fire.
Petrol and oil are highly flammable. Fire can lead
to serious injuries.
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Only refill petrol and oil in the open and never
in the vicinity of naked flames or sources of
heat.
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Immediately renew the tank or tank cap if
damaged.
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Always close the tank lid firmly.
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If petrol has leaked out:
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Do not start the engine.
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Avoid start attempts.
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Clean the lawnmower and engine.
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Spilled fuel can lead to damage to plastic
parts: Immediately wipe off fuel. The war-
ranty does not cover damage to plastic
parts caused by fuel.
4.2.1 Checking the oil level (03, 10)
IMPORTANT! Danger of engine damage. A
low oil level can cause engine damage.
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Check the oil level at regular intervals.
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If the level is low, top up with clean oil.
Tech 140 (03)
1. Stop the engine and let it cool down.
Note:The engine must be level.
2. Remove any foreign bodies form the vicinity
of the oil filler opening.
3. Unscrew the oil dipstick (03/1) from the oil fill-
er opening (03/2) and wipe it clean.
4. Insert the oil dipstick (03/1) into the oil filler
opening (03/2) until the cap contacts the filler
opening neck (do not screw in) and remove it
again.
5. Check that the level is between the MIN
(03/3) and MAX (03/4) marks.
6. When the oil level is near or below the MIN
mark (03/3): Fill with oil see chapter 4.2.2
"Filling with engine oil (04, 11)", page21.
7. Insert the oil dipstick and screw tight.
8. Remove any spilled oil.
Tech 160 (10)
1. Stop the engine and let it cool down.
Note:The engine must be level.
2. Remove any foreign bodies form the vicinity
of the oil filler opening.
3. Unscrew the oil dipstick (10/1) from the oil fill-
er opening (10/2) and wipe it clean.
4. Insert the oil dipstick (10/1) into the oil filler
opening (10/2) until the cap contacts the filler
opening neck (do not screw in) and remove it
again.
5. Check that the level is between the MIN
(10/3) and MAX (10/4) marks.
6. When the oil level is near or below the MIN
mark (10/3): Fill with oil see chapter 4.2.2
"Filling with engine oil (04, 11)", page21.
7. Insert the oil dipstick and screw tight.
8. Remove any spilled oil.
4.2.2 Filling with engine oil (04, 11)
Oil recommendations
Engine oil is a decisive factor for the performance
and lifetime of the engine.
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Use a detergent engine oil that meets the re-
quirements for API service class SF or higher
(or equivalent).
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Check the API service label on the oil con-
tainer in order to ensure that the letters SF or
those of a higher (or equivalent) class are
present.