CAUTION! Do not drain the petrol in closed rooms, in close proximity of open fire, etc. Do not
smoke! Petrol fumes can cause explosion or fire.
b)Start the engine and let it run until it has used up all remaining petrol and stalls.
c) Remove the spark plug. Use an oilcan to fill approx. 20 ml oil into the combustion chamber.
Operate the starter to evenly distribute the oil in the combustion chamber. Replace the spark plug.
2. Clean and grease the lawnmower carefully as described above under “Lubrication”.
3. Slightly grease the cutter to avoid corrosion.
4. Store the lawnmower in a dry, clean and frost-protected place, out of reach of unauthorized
persons.
CAUTION! The engine must have completely cooled down before storing the lawnmower.
NOTE:
- When storing any type of power equipment in an unventilated or material storage shed, care
should be taken to rust-proof the equipment. Using a light oil or silicone, coat the equipment,
especially cables and all moving parts.
- Be careful not to bend or kink cables.
- If the starter rope becomes disconnected from rope guide on handle, disconnect and ground the
spark plug wire, Depress the blade control handle and pull the starter rope out from engine slowly.
Slip the starter rope into the rope guide bolt on handle.
Transport
Turn the engine off and allow the engine to cool down. Then disconnect the spark plug wire and
empty the fuel tank according to the instructions in the engine manual. Ensure not to bend or
damage the cutter when pushing the lawnmower over obstacles.
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
Engine does not
start.
Throttle chock not in the correct
position for the prevailing
conditions.
Move throttle choke to correct position
Fuel tank is empty Fill tank with fuel refer to ENGINE OWNERS MANUAL.: .
Air cleaner element is dirty Clean air cl. eaner element refer to: ENGINE OWNERS MANUAL
Spark plug loose Tighten spark plug to 25 30 Nm.-.
Spark plug wire loose or
disconnected from plug.
Install spark plug wire on spark plug.
Spark plug gap is incorrect Set gap between electrodes at 0 7 to 0 8mm...
Spark plug is defective Install new correctly pped plug refer to ENGINE OWNERS,ga:
MANUAL
Carburetor is flooded with fuel Remove air cleaner element and pull starter rope continuously
until carburetor clears itself and install air cleaner element.
Faulty ignition module Contact the service agent.
Engine difficult to
start or loses
power.
Dirt water or stale fuel tank Drain fuel and, , . clean tank Fill tank with clean fresh fuel.,
Vent hole in fuel tank cap is
plugged.
Clean or replace fuel tank cap.
Air cleaner element is dirty Clean air cleaner element..
Engine operates
erratically.
Spark plug is defective Install new co ga. , rrectly pped plug: refer to ENGINE OWNERS
MANUAL
Spark plug gap is incorrect Set gap between electrodes at 0 7 to 0 8mm...
Air cleaner element is dirty Clean air cl. eaner element refer to: ENGINE OWNERS MANUAL
Engine idles
poorly.
Air cleaner element is dirty Clean air cl. eaner element refer to: ENGINE OWNERS MANUAL
Air slots in engine shroud are
blocked.
Remove debris from slots.
Cooling fins and air passages
under engine blower housing are
blocked.
Remove debris from cooling fins and air passages.
Engine skips at
high speed.
Gap between electrodes of
spark plug is too close.
Set gap between electrodes at 0 7 to 0 8mm..
Engine overheats Cooling air flow is restricted Remove. any debris from slots in shroud b w ng air, lo er housi ,
passages
Incorrect spark plug.
Install original spark plug and cooling fins on engine.
Mower vibrates
abnormally
Cutting assembly is loose Tighten blade.
Cutting assembly is unbalanced Balance blade.
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13. WARRANTY
This warranty covers all material or production failures, it does not include defects from normal
wear & tear parts, such as bearings, brushes, cables, plugs or accessories like drills, drill bits, saw
blades etc. ;damage or defects resulting from abuse, accidents or alterations; nor the costs for
transport.
We reserve the right to reject any claim where the purchase cannot be verified or when it is clear
that the product was not maintained properly. (Clean ventilation slots, carbon brushes serviced
regularly…)
Your purchase ticket must be kept as proof for date of purchase.
Your un-dismantled tool must be returned to your dealer in an acceptably clean state, in its original
blow molded case if applicable to unit, accompanied by your proof of purchase.
14. ENVIRONMENT
Should your machine need replacement after extended use, do not put it in the domestic waste but
dispose of it in an environmentally safe way.
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