14 – English
MAINTENANCE
Changing the oil
The engine oil should be changed each year and every 25
working hours.
When changing the oil proceed as follows::
• Empty the fuel tank by running the machine until the tank
is empty
.
• Disconnect the HT lead from the spark plug.
• Unscrew the oil filler cap.
• Use the oil pump (accessory) to empty the oil tank.
Ask where you can dispose of surplus engine oil at your
local petrol station.
• Fill with new engine oil of a good quality. See the Technical
data section.
• Check the oil level with the dipstick on the oil filler cap.
• The oil filler cap must be completely screwed down to give
a correct picture of the oil le
vel. If the oil level is low, fill
using engine oil up to the upper level on the dipstick.
• Screw on the oil filler cap.
Charge the battery LC 48VE, LC 148VE
The battery can be charged as follows:
• Push the locking open and remove the battery cover.
• Loosen the battery cable connections.
• Connect the battery charger and charge the battery for
max.
24 hours.
Drive and gearbox
• Ensure the wheels and wheel axles are clean and free
from leaves, grass, etc. It is also important to keep clean
around the drive gearbox.
LC 48VE, LC 148VE
• Lift up the back shield and remove the container.
• Remove the collector cover's 4 screws and lift off the
co
ver.
• Remove the protective cover by unscrewing the screws.
• Now guide the protective cover out and upwards.
• Clean the gearbox with a brush. Also check that the drive
belt and belt pulle
y are undamaged, for example, no
cracks.