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n Check the fuel and engine oil levels and
refill or top up if required.
n Make sure that the ignition cable is
secured to the spark plug.
n Check the area immediately around the
petrol tiller.
6. Operation
n Set the depth stop (4) to the desired
depth and secure with the split pin.
n Swing the transport wheel up and make
sure that the bolt is engaged in the notch
in the mount at the front.
n P ush the petrol fuel tap (Fig. 1/Item A) to
the "ON" position. (Push the lever towards
the engine).
n Push the starter lever down to the "Choke"
position (Fig. 19/Item A).
n P ull the start cable (7) gently until you
feel resistance, then pull vigorously. If the
engine does not start up immediately,
repeat the above steps.
n Move the starter lever to the position in the
middle (Fig. 19/Item B) = working position
(Engine speed: fast(
n S tarter lever position (Fig.19/Item C) =
stop engine ('0').
n D epending on how tall you are you can
adjust the complete holder for the steering
handles to the top position. To do so,
loosen the screws (Fig. 14/Item A), adjust
the bracket and retighten the screws.
n To start the star-type tiller blades, rotate
the clutch handle lock (27)
counterclockwise and press the clutch
handle (8) down and hold in this position
(See Fig. 18 / Fig. 18b). Releasing the
clutch handle brings the star type tiller
blades to a stop (if they do not stop,
readjust the clutch cable).
n I f the engine is to be stopped for some
time, then pull the fuel tap lever to the
'OFF' position (Lever pointing away from
the engine). (Fig. 1/Item A).
7. Cleaning, maintenance, storage
and ordering of spare parts
Pull off the spark plug boot (fig.23) before doing
Helpline No. UK 0151 649 1500 / IRE 189 094 6244
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any cleaning and maintenance work. Also pull
the fuel tap lever to the 'OFF' position (Lever
pointing away from the engine). (Fig.1/Item A).
7.1 Cleaning
n Keep all safety devices, air vents and the
motor housing free of dirt and dust as much
as possible. Wipe the equipment with a clean
cloth or blow it with compressed air at low
pressure..
n We recommend that you clean the
device immediately each time you have
finished using it.
n Clean the equipment regularly with a
moist cloth and some soft soap. Do not use
cleaning agents or solvents; these could
attack the plastic parts of the equipment.
Ensure that no water can seep into the
device.
7.2 Maintenance
Please note: Switch off the unit immediately
and contact the UK helpline 0151 649 1500
n In the event of unusual vibrations or noise.
n If the engine appears to be overloaded
or misfires.
7.2.1 Air filter maintenance
n Check and clean the air filter before
every use, and replace it if necessary.
n Undo the screw on the air filter cover (Fig.
20) and remove the cover (Fig. 21).
n Remove the filter element (Fig. 22).
n Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or
petrol to clean the element.
n Clean the element by tapping it on a flat
surface.
n Assemble in reverse order.
7.2.2 Spark plug maintenance
Check the spark plug for dirt and grime
after 10 hours of operation and if necessary
clean it with a copper wire brush. Thereafter
service the spark plug after every 50 hours
of operation.
n Pull off the spark plug boot (Fig. 23) with a twist.
n R emove the spark plug (Fig. 23/Item A with
the supplied spark plug wrench and bar.
n Assemble in reverse order.
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