Prolonged Stoppage - Winter Storage - Etesia PRO51 X Original User Manual

PROLONGED STOPPAGE - WINTER STORAGE

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• Clean underneath the deck.
• Check that the air filter is in good condition and is clean.
• Completely empty all petrol from the tank.
Always emty the fuel tank in open air.
• Empty the carburretor by running the engine till it is empty. Close
the petrol tap.
• Disconnect the spark plug cap.
• While the engine is hot, empty the oil case.
• Remove the spark plug and pour the equivalent of about one soup
spoonful of oil into the cylinder.
• Make the engine run slowly (with the blade) for about ten turns so as to
spread the oil and protect the cylinder and the valves from corrosion.
• Replace the plug.
• Before putting the machine away, allow the motor to cool. Store the
lawnmower in a dry room (preferably on a concrete floor). Place
your machine on planks or a steel plate etc... To reduce the risks of
fire, keep the mower and the storage area free of grass, leaves and
grease and of any devices that could generate sparks.
• Obviously, you can have an approved ETESIA dealer carry out this
seasonal maintenance.
RE-STARTING UP
• Proceed as follows :
- Fill new engine oil.
- Unscrew the spark plug and clean it with petrol.
- Allow to dry without replacing it.
- Pull the starter several times to expel excess oil from engine.
- Then replace the dry spark plug.
- Top up with homogenous and suitable fuel.
- Check the setting of the clutch-brake if the blade takes more than 3
seconds to stop.
- Start the engine.
• Obviously, you can have an approved ETESIA dealer carry out this
seasonal maintenance. This will help to keep your lawnmower in
good condition for an immediate start next spring !
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