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Position the blade on its support with the cooling fins facing the engine.
Check the correct alignment and matching of pads with the blade. The
blade must be positioned precisely on its stand.
Tighten the screws connecting all of the components. Make a final visual
check that all parts are present and aligned before tightening the fixing
bolt very firmly with a wrench while holding the blade firmly in one hand
(NB wear suitable gloves).
Spark plug
Check the spark plug initially after the first five hours of mower use.
Thereafter, maintenance of the spark plug should take place every 25
hours.
Remove the spark plug cap using a rotary motion and then remove the
spark plug with the wrench provided.
Clean off any carbon deposits using a copper brush and check the
electrode gap with a feeler gauge.
Replace and retighten the serviced spark plug and replace the cap.
If the spark plug is worn or damaged, replace with a new spark plug of the
same or suitable type for the engine.
Air Filter
An air filter in poor condition will reduce the performance and life of the
engine while making it harder to start. Regular checks are therefore
essential, especially when using the mower in dusty conditions. Check
and clean the air filter every 25 hours of use or more often if the engine is
used in a dusty environment.
Remove the air box lid and carefully remove the foam filter cartridge.
Clean the cartridge in a small bowl of warm water containing a few drops
of washing up liquid until it is perfectly clean and free from all traces of
grease and dust. Rinse the filter cartridge in clean water and then
squeeze gently to remove most of the water. Let it air dry until it is
completely dry.
WARNING: Never clean the foam cartridge in petrol, white spirit or other
solvents. These products will degrade the filter cartridge.
Clean the cover and inside of the air box with a clean lint ‐ free cloth.
Apply a uniform layer of oil to the outside of the cartridge filter with a brush
(you can use clean engine oil for this). Insert the filter cartridge into its
housing and replace the air box lid, ensuring that each component is in
place and properly installed. If the filter cartridge is damaged or is very
dirty, replace it using a genuine part.
WARNING: Do not twist the cartridge to clean foam, as you could damage
it. This mower is equipped with a dual filtration system comprising a foam
pre‐filter and a cartridge filter paper.
The maintenance of a foam pre ‐ filter is identical to that of a foam
cartridge filter, as described above. The cartridge filter paper should be
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