Oil Change; Cleaning And Replacing The Air Filter (Illustration W ); Checking The Spark Plug (Illustration Y ); Correct Winter Storage Of The Engine (Or When Not Used For A Long Period Of Time) - Sabo 40-SPIRIT Operator's Manual

Oil change

NOTE
For environmental reasons, we recommend that the oil change is performed by an authorised workshop.
Check oil level regularly.
Be sure correct oil level is maintained. Check every 5 hours or every day before starting engine (see "Check the oil level" and
"Filling with oil").
Change oil (Illustration V )
The first oil change of a new engine is necessary after 5 operating hours, and thereafter every 50 hours of operation or at
least once per mowing season.
– Before the engine or whole device is tipped to drain the oil off, empty the petrol tank and allow the engine to run until it
stops due to lack of fuel.
– Switch off the engine and disconnect the spark plug cable.
– Change the oil with the engine still warm.
– To change the oil, remove the dipstick from the filler.
– Lay the mower on its side so that the used oil drains into the catch tray.
Old oil should be disposed off in accordance with the relevant local regulations and on no account be
discharged into the sewerage system or into the ground.
– Turn the mower upright and pour high quality oil (for quantity and type, see technical data) into the filler. Screw on
dipstick and check oil (see illustration Y1 )!

Cleaning and replacing the air filter (Illustration W )

IMPORTANT
Never let the engine start or run whilst the air filter is removed.
– Loosen the screw (1).
– Carefully remove the air filter so that no foreign bodies fall into the carburettor.
– Dismantle the air filter and clean all parts. Wash the air filter insert (2) in petroleum ether or petrol and squeeze out in a
clean cloth.
– Coat the air filter insert slightly with engine oil and knead in well by hand to distribute the oil. Replace if severely soiled
or damaged.
– Fit air filter insert (2) in housing (3).
– Fasten air fitler to carburettor with a screw.
In the worst conditions (large amounts of dust) it is necessary to clean the mower whenever it has been used, otherwise after
25 hours of operation or once per season.
(Order no. filter insert see original spare parts and accessories)

Checking the spark plug (Illustration Y )

To check for wear, remove the spark plug connector and unscrew the spark plug. If the electrode is badly worn the spark
plug must be replaced as a matter of course. (Order no. see original spare parts list and accessories).
Otherwise it is sufficient to clean the spark plug and set the electrode gap to 0.7 mm. Screw the spark plug (pay attention to
sealing ring) into the engine by hand and tighten using the socket wrench. Press on spark plug connector. Replace the spark
plug annually.

Correct winter storage of the engine (or when not used for a long period of time)

Fuel

We recommend adding Fuel Fresh or a similar fuel additive to the last tank filling before storage or longer standstill periods.
This avoids starting problems when using the mower next time.
Mix fresh fuel and additive in a separate container. Comply with the instructions on the fuel additive container with regard to
the mixing ratio.
Before taking the mower into storage, fill the tank right up to the tpo with the fuel/additive mixture.
NOTE
Filling the fuel tank reduces the volume of air in the tank and slows down the fuel aging process.
If no fuel additive is used in the last tank filling:
– Empty the petrol tank and allow the engine to run until it stops due to lack of fuel.
IMPORTANT
When starting the mower again after the winter or after longer standstill periods, only use fresh fuel in the tank.
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