Storing The Lawnmower; Step 1 - Storing The Lawnmower For Short Periods; Step 2 - Storing The Lawnmower For Extended Periods; Maintenance - Qualcast XSS41C Assembly Manual

Storing the Lawnmower

Step 1 - Storing the Lawnmower for Short Periods

The lawnmower can be stored for short periods of time (less than 15 days) without performing
any storage maintenance.
Before placing the lawnmower into storage always carry out the following:
• Allow the engine to fully cool.
• Ensure the grass bag is empty.
• Clean all debris under the mower deck.
• Store the lawnmower on flat and level surface with the mower upright.
• Store in a safe place which is not accessible by children or people who are not familiar with
operation.

Step 2 - Storing the Lawnmower for Extended Periods

If the lawnmower is to be place into storage for more than 15 days, storage maintenance must be
performed on the lawnmower. If the following steps are not carried out, when you next operate
the lawnmower it may not start correctly and may need to be serviced.
CAUTION! Do not empty the petrol tank in enclosed areas, near fire or when smoking. Petrol
fumes can cause explosions and fire.
2a Empty the petrol tank with a petrol suction pump if available.
2b Start the engine and let it run until any remaining petrol has been used up.
2c Change the oil at the end of every season. To do so, remove the used engine oil from a
warm engine and refill with fresh oil.
2d Remove the spark plug from the cylinder head. Fill the cylinder with approx. 20 ml of oil
from an oil can. Slowly pull back the starter handle, which will bathe the cylinder wall with
oil. Screw the spark plug back in.
2e Clean the cooling fins of the cylinder and the housing.
2f Be sure to clean the entire machine to protect the paint.
2g Store the machine in a well-ventilated place.
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Maintenance

Maintenance Schedule

Performing routine maintenance correctly on your lawnmower will ensure you get years of trouble
free use.
Please keep this manual safe for future reference.
It is recommended that the following maintenance schedule is adhered to. This will ensure the
lawnmower operated correctly and is safe to use.
12 hours of use
Air filter clean
Spark plug check
Engine oil check
The Engine oil should be changed after the first 8 hours.
List of vulnerable parts
RJ19LM Spark plug
916901 Collection grass bag
933206 Blade

Step 1 - Cleaning

NOTE! To ensure the best performance of your lawnmower, it is important to keep it clean.
Always clean your lawnmower immediately after use.
WARNING! Do not allow grass cuttings and other debris to become dry and hard on any of the
mower surface. This will directly affect the cutting and grass collection performance. Make sure
that the underside of the lawnmower deck is clean and clear.
WARNING! Never turn the mower upside down.
IMPORTANT! Before you tip the lawn mower onto its side, completely empty the fuel tank using
a petrol suction pump.
WARNING! Never clean the lawn mower with a water jet or high-pressure cleaner. The engine
must remain dry. Do not use aggressive cleaning agents such as cold cleaner or petroleum ether.
1a The lawn mower should be thoroughly cleaned after every use, especially the
underneath and the blade mount.
To do so, tip the lawn mower onto its left side (the opposite side to the oil filling socket). Dirt and
grass is easiest to remove immediately after you have finished mowing the grass.
1b Check that the grass chute is free of any residual grass. Remove any such residue.
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