Maintenance; Storage - Scheppach SG2500i Translation Of Original Instruction Manual

10. Maintenance

m WARNING
• Carry out maintenance work only with the stopped
engine.
• Pull the spark plug cap from the spark plug
Oil change
Change the engine oil after 25 operating hours, then
after 50 hours or every three months.
The engine oil change should take place when the
engine is at operating temperature.
• When changing the oil, have a non-leaking contain-
er available.
• Remove the engine cover (Fig. 5 Pos. 5)
• Open the oil filler plug (Fig. 6 Pos. A)
• Drain the old oil into a suitable container by tilting
the generator.
• Fill the engine oil to the upper mark of the dipstick
using the oil-filling container.
• Dispose of the oil in accordance with stipulations.
Take the old oil to a collection point. Most petrol
stations, garages or recycling centres take back old
oil free of charge.
Air filter
Frequently cleaning of the air filter prevents carbure-
tor malfunction.
Clean the air filter and change air filter inserts
• The air filter should be cleaned every 30 hours.
• Remove the engine cover (Fig. 5 Pos. 5)
• Remove the air filter cover (Fig. 8 Pos. B)
• Remove the air filter (Fig. 8 Pos. C)
• Clean the filter elements with soapy water. After
rinse the filter elements with clear water and allow
to dry thoroughly before refitting.
• Reassemble in reverse order
m WARNING
NEVER use gasoline or cleaning solvents with a low
flash point to clean the air filter element. A fire or ex-
plosion could result.
Note
Never run the engine without or with a damaged air
filter. Dirt gets so into the engine, causing serious en-
gine damage can occur. In this case, seller, and man-
ufacturer disassociate from any warranty.
Check, clean and replace spark plug
Check the spark plug after 10 hours on dirt and grime.
If necessary, clean it with a copper wire brush. Main-
tenance the spark plug after 50 hours of operation
• Open the spark plug cover (Fig. 9)
• Remove the ignition cable with plug. (Fig. 9 Pos. D)
• Remove any dirt from the base of the spark plug.
• Use the enclosed spark plug wrench to remove the
spark plug.
• Check the spark plug visually. Remove any debris
with a wire brush.
• Look for discoloration on the top of the spark plug.
By default, the color should be bright.
• Check the spark plug gap. An acceptable gap width
is 0.6 to 0.7 mm (Fig. 11)
• Remove the spark plug carefully by hand.
• If the plug has been inserted, tighten them with a
spark plug wrench.
• Attach the spark plug wire with connector on the
spark plug.
NOTE
A loose spark plug can overheat and damage the en-
gine. And over tightening the spark plug can damage
the threads in the cylinder head.
Service information
Please note that the following parts of this product
are subject to normal or natural wear and that the fol-
lowing parts are therefore also required for use as
consumables.
Wear parts*: spark plug
* Not necessarily included in the scope of delivery!
Cleaning
• Keep all safety devices, air vents and the motor
housing free of dirt and dust. Wipe the equipment
with a clean cloth or clean it with compressed air at
low pressure.
• We recommend that you clean your device after
each use.
• Clean the unit regularly with a damp cloth and some
soft soap. Do not use cleaning agents or solvents;
they may damage the plastic parts of the appliance.
Make sure that no water can get inside the unit.

11. Storage

1. Perform all general maintenance, which are in the
User's Guide in the Maintenance section.
2. Let the fuel out of the tank (Use a commercially
plastic fuel pump from the hardware store).
3. After the fuel is drained, start the machine.
4. Let the machine in idle speed running until it
stops. That cleans the carburetor from the re-
maining fuel.
5. Let the machine cool down. (about 5 minutes)
6. Remove the spark plug.
7. Fill a small amount of 2-stroke engine oil into the
firing chamber. Pull out several times the starter
cord gently to wet the internal components with
the oil.
8. Replace the spark plug.
9. Clean the outer casing of the machine.
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