Qualcast QSPP46 Instruction Manual page 25

Changing the oil
Tilt the lawn mower towards the oil filler, have a container ready to catch the oil, and
remove the dipstick. Once the oil has been emptied, wipe clean any spillages.
Refill with 500ml SAE 30 oil or equivalent, i.e. SAE 5W/30, SAE 10W/30). When the
dipstick is rested on the filler pipe, the oil level must be between the Min. and Max. marks
on the dipstick.
See 'Filling with engine oil'. Do not overfill.
Start the engine and allow it to run briefly.
Stop the engine, wait one minute and check the oil level. Top up if necessary.
Replacing the cutting blade
WARNING! USE GLOVES
Before you remove the grass collection bag, stop the engine and wait until the
blade stops completely.
You will need garden gloves (not provided) and a spanner wrench to remove
the blade.
Always handle the blade with care - sharp edges could cause injury.
Don't hold the blade directly by hand.
Renew your metal blade after 36 hours of mowing or after 2 years, whichever is sooner,
regardless of condition.
Regularly check your blade. If the cut of your grass is poor, the blade might be blunt.
Damaged blades not only result in a bad cut, they cause excessive vibration and
uneconomical running of the engine. If the blade has worn excessively and become pitted
and blunt, it should be replaced or sharpened.
NOTE: The blade carrier is designed to break under heavy blade impact to protect the
machine. If this happens, also replace the blade carrier. This can be purchased from
www.gardenservicecentre.co.uk.
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