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• Only original parts or parts approved by the
manufacturer may be used for repairs (see address
• If the lawn mower is not going to be used for an
extended period, empty the petrol tank using a
petrol suction pump.
• Oil and maintain the machine.
10. Cleaning
The mower should be thoroughly cleaned after each
use. In particular, the underside and the blade retainer.
m Attention!
For safety reasons, disconnect the spark plug cable
before cleaning.
It is best to tilt the mower backwards. The spark
plug should point upwards to prevent engine oil from
entering the intake tract or leaking out.
Alternatively, you can tilt the device on its side, but
side.
Note: Before tilting the lawnmower, empty the fuel
tank fully with a fuel scavenge pump.
Do not tilt the lawnmower beyond 90 degrees.
It is easiest to remove the dirt and grass immediately
after mowing.
Grass residues and dirt that have dried on can impair
mowing. Check that the grass ejection channel is
clear of grass residues and remove these if neces-
sary.
Never clean the mower with a water jet or high pres-
sure cleaner. The motor should remain dry.
Do not use aggressive cleaning products such as
cold cleaners or white spirit.
Fig. 24 (w)
• Remove the mulch unit / gras box.
• Fit the hose connection to the mower and turn the
tap on. (Fig. 24)
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seconds. The rotating blade bar throws the water
onto the bottom of the mower and thus cleans it.
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• Clean the top with a cloth (do not use any sharp
objects).
11. Transport
Preparing the mower for transportation (Fig. 22)
• Empty the petrol tank.
• Always let the engine run until it has used up the
remainder of petrol in the tank.
• Empty the engine oil from the warm engine.
• Remove the spark plug boot from the spark plug.
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ing.
• Avoid mowing in places where the wheels have
trouble gripping or mowing is unsafe in any other
way.
• Before you back up, ensure that nobody is standing
behind you (especially little children, who are more
• When mowing over thick, high grass, select the
highest cutting level and mow at a slower speed.
Before you remove any grass or blockages of any
• Never remove any safety-related parts.
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running.
Emptying the grass basket
As soon as grass clippings start to trail the lawn mow-
er, it is time to empty the grass basket.
m WARNING
Before taking o the grass basket, switch o the
engine and wait until the blade has come to a
stop.
the basket handle (Fig. 16). Remove the basket. For
the rear chute opening.
If any grass remains in the opening, it will be easier to
restart the engine if you pull the mower back approx.
1 meter. Do not use your hands or feet to remove
clippings in or on the mower housing, but instead use
suitable tools such as a brush or a hand broom.
In order to ensure that the majority of grass clippings
are picked up, the inside of both the grass basket (16)
and especially the air grill must be cleaned after each
use. Reattach the grass basket (16) only when the
onto the basket handle with the other. Hang in the
basket from the top. Fig. 9
After mowing
• Allow the engine to cool before you put the lawn
mower in an enclosed area.
Remove grass, foliage, grease and oil before
storing the mower. Do not place any objects on top
of the mower.
• Check all the screws and nuts once more before
you start to use the lawn mower again. Tighten any
loose screws.
• Also be sure to empty the grass basket (16).
• Pull the spark plug boot to prevent unauthorized
use.
• Ensure that you do not park the mower next to
any source of danger. Petrol fumes can lead to
explosions.