Maintenance And Storage - Qualcast QSPP53 Instruction Manual

Mowing with the side discharge
When using the side discharge to throw grass, you first need to remove the grass collection
bag and insert the mulching plug. Follow the steps below to assemble the side discharge
chute:
1. Push the lock button with one hand;
2. Raise the side discharge cover with another hand;
3. Hold the side discharge cover open, hook the side discharge chute onto the mower
then release the discharge cover back.
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Maintenance and Storage

Storing the lawn mower for short periods
After mowing, please follow the actions below prior to placing the lawn mower in storage:
- Allow the engine to cool down fully.
- Ensure the grass collection bag is empty.
- Clean all debris from under the mower deck.
- Store the lawn mower on a flat and level surface, with all 4 wheels on the ground.
- Store in a dry, safe place, which is not accessible to children or people who are not
familiar with operating the machine.
Storing the lawn mower for extended periods
CAUTION! Do not empty the petrol tank in enclosed areas, near fire or when
smoking. Petrol fumes can cause explosions and fire. Always carry the product
on its gripping surfaces.
If the lawn mower is to be placed into storage at the end of the season, or if the mower is
not to be used for a longer period than 6 weeks, storage maintenance must be performed,
as follows:
- Temperature fluctuations cause condensation, which contaminates fuel and causes
starting problems. Simply emptying the machine of fuel will prevent this.
- Empty the petrol tank with a petrol suction pump, if available, or use the tipping method.
- Start the engine and let it run until any remaining petrol has been used up.
- 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.
- Remove the spark plug from the cylinder head. Fill the cylinder with approx. 20ml of oil
from an oil can. Slowly pull back the starter handle, which will bathe the cylinder wall with
oil, and screw the spark plug back in.
- Clean the cooling fins of the cylinder and the housing.
- Be sure to clean the entire machine to protect the paint.
- Store the machine in a well-ventilated place.
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