Etesia MBHE2 Original User Manual page 28

If a sudden shock occurs, these bolts shear instantaneously and protect
the entire transmission system.
• You can purchase a set of 8 screws and shearbolts (ref. 26157).
• Tighten the safety bolts to a torque of 8 Nm.
• Contact your dealer if you do not have the necessary tools or knowledge.
9•3 ENGINE MAINTENANCE
WARNING !
For work on any parts related to the engine, switch off the
engine, remove the ignition key and allow the engine to cool.
Also protect your hands with working gloves.
avoid the risk of burns.
9•3•1 CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL
(see picture 24a for B&S / 24b for HONDA GXV 390 / 24c
for KAWASAKI FS481V).
To be checked before each machine use.
MKM:
• Undo the quarter-turn screws on the left-hand side cover
then remove it (see picture 12).
MBHE - MKHP - MHHE - MKHE:
•
front (see paragraph 8•1).
the sump.
• Remove the dipstick.
MBHE
• : Screw the plug back on and then unscrew it again (see picture
24a).
MKHP - MHHE - MKHE - MKM
•
plug on the tube without screwing it down.
• Take out the gauge to check the level: the oil left on the gauge
should reach between the marks [ADD] and [FULL] or [MINI] and
[MAXI] (see pictures 24b and 24c). For the capacity of oil sump : see
technical characteristics.
9•3•2 DRAINING THE ENGINE OIL
• After initial 10 h service to be done by your dealer, the engine oil has
to be replaced according to the following requirements :
- every 50 h or once each year for MBHE and MHHE models
- every 100 h or once each year for MKHE, MKHP and MKM models.
• Do the emptying while the engine is still warm, oil will be easier to
take out.
• Stop the engine and remove the ignition key.
MKM, MKHE AND MHKP MODELS (PICTURE 25B)
•
- The cutting system does not require dismantling.
- Undo the quarter-turn screws on the left-hand side cover then
remove it (see picture 12).
- Place an appropriate container (c) at the oil drainage pipe outlet, at
the back of the mower.
- Using an open-ended spanner (a), open the drainage valve (b), and
allow the used oil to drain into the collecting container (c) placed at
the back of the machine.
- Close the valve.
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9• MAINTENANCE
Swing the seat towards the
(see c picture 24c): Rest the
MHHE AND MBHE MODELS
•
- Remove the cutter (see paragraph 8•4).
- Unscrew the drain plug (see picture 25 for B&S engine / 25a for
HONDA engine) and drain the used oil into a appropriate container.
- Clean and replace the drain plug.
the engine.
MKM, MKHE, MKHP, MHHE AND MBHE MODELS
•
- Remove the dipstick and slowly add a 10W40 multigrade engine oil
- Check the oil level using the dipstick (see paragraph 9•3•1).
- The level should reach but not exceed the [FULL] or [MAXI] marker.
WARNING !
Special care should be taken when draining hot oil. Dispose
of used oil at an approved collection point.
9•3•3 REPLACEMENT OF THE OIL FILTER
(MKHE - MKHP - MKM)
WARNING !
A hot engine can cause very severe burns. Before changing
• Check oil level and start the engine about 3 minutes: then stop the engine
content.
9•3•4 SPARK PLUG (PICTURE 27)
• Spark plug reference : Ref. 03861 for HONDA and Kawasaki engines
Ref. 16600 for B&S engines
WARNING !
Do not attempt to change the spark plug until the engine is com-
pletely cold.
• Clean or replace the spark plug after every 100 hours of service.
- Disconnect the spark plug lead and remove the spark plug.
- Clean the electrodes (a) using a metal brush to remove carbon deposits.
- Check that the porcelain is not cracked and that the electrode is not
excessively worn. Replace the spark plug if necessary.
- Check the spark gap (b) using a feeler gauge. The gap should be set
on 0.75 mm. Adjust the gap as necessary using only the outer tab.
- Replace the spark plug and tighten with a torque of 22 Nm.
- Reconnect the spark plug lead.
9•3•5 AIR FILTER
performance. If engine is used on dirty or dusty surfaces, clean more
often than mentioned in the maintenance manual.