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5.1.1 Check oil level
See the specific chapter (8.1) for the oil to be used.
a) Place engine level.
b) Clean around oil fill.
c) Unscrew the cap, clean the end of the dipstick, and insert it, as illustrated, without
screwing it down.
d) Remove the cap with the dipstick and check the oil level that must be between
the “MIN” and “MAX” marks.
e) If oil is required, add oil of the same kind up to the “MAX” mark, being careful not
to spill any outside the oil fill.
5.1.2 Check air cleaner
The efficiency of the air filter is fundamental for the engine to work properly. Do not
start the engine if the filtering element is missing or broken.
a) Clean around the filter cover.
b) Remove the cover by unscrewing the two knobs.
c) Check the condition of the filtering element. It must be intact, clean and in perfect
working order; if not, either carry out maintenance or replace it.
d) Put the cover back.
5.1.3 Adding fuel
Do not drip petrol onto the plastic parts of the motor or the
machine to prevent damaging them and remove all traces of spilt petrol
immediately. The warranty does not cover damage to plastic parts caused by
petrol.
See “Technical Data” chapter (8.1) for the fuel characteristics.
Refueling must be made when the engine is cold, following the instructions
contained in the machine’s ‘Instructions Manual.
5.1.4 Spark plug cap
Firmly connect the cable cap to the spark plug, making sure that there are no traces
of dirt inside the cap and on the spark plug terminal.
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