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Adjusting the Bowden Cable
If the Bowden cable becomes misplaced
for the drive and has too much play, it can
be adjusted.
1. Loosen the small lock nut (35).
2. - Turn the adjusting nut (36)
anticlockwise:
The Bowden cable shortens.
- Turn the adjusting nut (36)
clockwise:
The Bowden cable lengthens.
Sharpening/Replacing the
Blade
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Take off the spark plug and check the
blade for wear and damage.
•
Always have a blunt blade resharp-
ened by a specialist workshop, as an
imbalance check can be carried out
there.
•
Always have a specialist workshop
change a damaged or imbalanced
blade. Incorrect installation can result
in serious injury.
Adjusting the Carburettor
The carburettor has been preset in the
factory for optimum performance. If read-
justments are required, have the adjust-
ments made by a specialist workshop.
Storage
General Storage Instructions
Do not store the equipment
with a full collection box. In hot
weather, the grass begins to fer-
ment when heat is generated.
Risk of fire.
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Clean and service the equipment be-
fore storage.
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Allow the engine to cool before storing
the equipment in enclosed areas.
•
Use suitable and authorised contain-
ers for storing fuel.
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Keep the equipment in a dry place that
is protected from dust and out of reach
of children.
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For space-saving storage, the upper
handle bar can be folded down (see
small image
release lever and fold down the handle
bar so the equipment takes up less
space. The Bowden cables must not
be squashed when doing this.
•
Do not wrap the equipment in nylon
bags as damp and mould could form
Storage During Longer Breaks
from Operation
Non-observance of the storage
instructions may cause starting
problems or permanent damage
as a result of fuel residues in the
carburettor.
•
Empty petrol tank in a well-ventilated
place.
•
Empty carburettor: For this purpose,
start motor and leave it running until
the motor stops. Let motor cool down.
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Change the oil (see "changing the en-
gine oil ").
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Preserve the engine:
- Unscrew the spark plug (see "clean-
ing and maintenance" - Change/
adjust spark plug;
- Pour a tablespoon of engine oil
through the spark plug hole into the
engine compartment;
) Release the quick-