Fuel And Carburettor; Cleaning - P1 P4600SPE User Manual

Maintenance & Care

Fuel And Carburettor

CAUTION - ALL FUELS ARE FLAMMABLE
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ALWAYS fuel and de-fuel in a well ventilated
area outside of buildings.
ALWAYS wear correct, suitable and fit for
purpose Personal Protective Equipment (PPE),
suggested items are but not limited to safety
gloves, overalls.
• The use of old or stale fuel will impair starting
and running of the machine.
• Make sure that the machine has fresh
unleaded fuel and always remove fuel before
storing for long periods.
• Never mix fuel and oil.
Draining The Carburettor Float Bowl
1. To drain fuel from the float bowl of the
carburettor, drain all the fuel from the fuel tank.
Locate the carburettor float bowl at the front of
the lawn mower.
2. Place a suitable container underneath the
float bowl and unscrew the drain screw located
on the angled side of the float bowl. Take care
not to lose the washer on the drain screw.
3. Allow all the fuel to drain before reinstalling
the drain plug screw.
Drain Bolt

Cleaning

CAUTION - DO NOT use a hose pipe or
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pressure washer to clean the engine. Water
can damage the engine or contaminate the
fuel system.
• Wipe the deck with a dry cloth.
• You can hose under deck by tilting the
mower. Make sure you tilt the machine so that
the air filter is facing up.
NOTE Engine must be switched off and plug
lead disconnected.
• You must remove grass and mud from inside
the deck to prevent it from drying. This will
cause problems the next time the lawnmower
is used.
• Dry the machine completely to prevent any
rust forming. You can use a light oil or
silicone spray to prevent rust.
• Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic
parts. Most plastics are susceptible to
damage from various types of commercial
solvents and may be damaged by their use.
• Pores in the grass collector can become
filled with dirt and dust during use and will
collect less grass. To prevent this, regularly
hose the collector off with water and let to dry
before using.
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