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Change the engine oil after the first 5 hours of operation and thereafter
according to the ‘Maintenance Schedule’:-
1. Drain fuel by running the engine until the fuel tank is empty.
2. Remove the spark plug lead.
3. Allow the engine to cool.
4. Drain the oil while the engine is warm.(Not hot)
5. Tip the machine over on to its side ensuring that the air cleaner is
uppermost.
6. Remove the oil filler dipstick and drain the oil into a suitable
container.
7. Refill with new oil of the recommended SAE viscosity grade.
(Refer to-‘Before Starting the Mower’)
During transport and storage ensure the fuel cap vent knob and fuel
line are closed.
Engines stored in excess of 30 days need to be protected with a fuel
additive or drained of fuel to prevent gum from forming in the fuel
system or on essential carburettor parts. To ensure your mower is
maintained in good working order it is important that the following
procedure is adopted. Refer to the engine handbook as necessary.
Drain fuel from the engine by operating the engine until it stops.
Disconnect the spark plug lead, turn off fuel valve lever.
Change the engine oil.
Remove the engine spark plug and pour 15ml of engine oil into the
engine cylinder and replace the spark plug. Do not exceed the stated
volume of oil as engine damage may occur on re-starting. Do not
replace the spark plug lead. Slowly pull the engine start - grip once
to crank the engine. This will distribute the oil and help prevent engine
corrosion.
Clean grass and debris from the engine cylinder, cylinder head cooling
fins, under top cowl, and around and behind exhaust/exhaust guard.
Lubricate the mower.
Treat metal parts with a water repellent anti-corrosion product.
Cover the mower with a protective sheet and store it in a dry,
ventilated area.
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