Meec tools 721-396 - Cleaning Procedures; Storage Instructions; Troubleshooting Guide

CLEANING
WARNING! Do not rinse the engine with water. Water can damage the engine and/or fuel system.
1. Wipe the cover with a dry cloth.
2. Rinse under the cover by tilting the lawnmower so that the spark plug is pointing upwards.
3. Instructions for cleaning the engine can be found in the separate engine manual.
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
Prepare the lawnmower for storage as follows.
1. After the lawnmower has been used for the last time at the end of the season, fuel remaining in the tank should be used up.
2. Clean and lubricate the lawnmower carefully, following the instructions.
3. Storage instructions for the engine can be found in the engine manual.
4. Prevent the blades from rusting by lubricating them with chassis grease.
5. Store the lawnmower in a clean, dry place.
NB
• Take steps to prevent the lawnmower from rusting if it is to be stored in an unventilated area or a toolshed. Lubricate the lawnmower,
especially the leads and all moving parts, with oil or silicone.
• Check that the leads are not bent.
• If the starter cord comes out of its holder, the spark plug lead should be disconnected and earthed. Press the blade control handle
down and carefully pull the starter cord out of the engine. Feed the starter cord into the holder on the handle.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION
The engine does not start.
The choke handle is not in the correct
position.
Move the choke handle to the correct
position.
The fuel tank is empty. Fill the tank with fuel. Further
information can be found in the
ENGINE HANDBOOK.
The air lter is dirty. Clean the air lter. Further
information can be found in the
ENGINE HANDBOOK.
The spark plug is loose. Tighten the spark plug to 25-30 Nm.
The spark plug lead is loose or
disconnected from the plug.
Connect the spark plug lead to the
spark plug.
The spark plug gap is incorrect. Set the gap between the electrodes
to between 0.7 and 0.8 mm.
The spark plug is damaged. Install a new spark plug with the
correct gap. Further information can
be found in the ENGINE HANDBOOK.
The carburettor is full of fuel. Remove the air lter and pull on the
starter cord until the carburettor is
cleared; then replace the air lter.
Damaged ignition module. Contact the service centre.