Maintenance - Evolution EVO200 Original Manual

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ATTENTION!
Take great care to ensure
that the engine (or accessory)
is not dropped during
loading / unloading!
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• Allow the engine to come to a complete stop
and turn the fuel tap to the 'OFF' position. (Fig. 16)
3. Transporting your Evolution Engine
Although compact this machine is heavy. Enlist competent
help if necessary when transporting this machine.
Note: This machine can be transported with an accessory
connected or if more convenient (where space limitations
apply or where manoeuvring is difficult) with the accessory
disconnected and the accessory mounting frame in the
stowed position.
To stow the accessory mounting frame:
• Push the two locking levers to their downwards (unlocked)
position to release the deployed frame.
• Fold the frame and push inwards and upward into its
stowed position. (Fig. 17)
• Pull outwards slightly the locking levers and rotate them
forwards to their locked position (upward).
To use the Transportation Wheels:
• Apply the wheel brake.
• Pull back slightly on the transportation handle to allow
the wheels to take the full weight of the balanced machine.
The operators hands should be widely spaced , holding
the handle at its curved ends. When bringing the machine
'to balance' the operator may also find it helpful to place a
foot on the wheel brake bar.
• Keep the machine balanced. Enlist competent help if
necessary.
• Release the wheel brake and wheel to the new location.
• Re-commission the machine as necessary.
Vehicular Transportation
WARNING: This machine requires at least a two man lift.
Prepare the vehicle in advance so that it is ready to receive
the engine.
• Although compact, this machine is heavy. To reduce the
risk of injury, get competent help whenever you have to
lift this machine.
• To reduce the risk of back injury, hold the machine close to
your body when lifting. Bend your knees so you can lift
with your legs, not your back. Lift by using convenient
areas of the external frame.
• Lift the engine into the vehicle and secure in as level an
attitude as possible with ropes, tie down straps etc so that
the engine cannot move during transportation.

MAINTENANCE

Regular maintenance is essential to keep your EVO-SYSTEM
Engine and its accessories in serviceable condition. We
recommend that only competent operators who have
experience in servicing and maintaining petrol engines
attempt these procedures. If in doubt have the machine
serviced at an Evolution approved Service Centre.
1. Engine oil replacement
Note: Engine oil is easier to replace when the engine has
been run up to temperature and the oil is warm.
• Ensure that the engine is positioned on a hard level
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surface.
• Remove the oil filler cap. (Fig. 18)
• Place a suitable oil collection pan under the engine.
• Remove the oil drain plug so that the oil can drain
completely from the engine. (Fig. 19)
WARNING: Be careful. Contact with used engine oil can
be harmful. The oil could be very hot (burn risk) and some
operators may experience irritation if the oil contaminates
exposed skin.
• Check the oil drain plug and its gasket.
• Check the oil filler cap and its 'O' ring gasket.
• Replace any non-serviceable parts.
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• Re-install the oil drain plug and tighten firmly.
• Refill the engine with the correct grade of engine oil to the
correct level.
• Refit the oil filler cap.
• Check for leaks and spillages, and deal with as necessary.
Note: Used engine oil should be disposed of in an
environmentally safe way. Check with your Local Authority
for the nearest used oil re-cycling facility.
2. Spark Plug - Checking and replacement
After approximately 50 hours of operation the spark plug
should be removed for checking, cleaning and resetting.
To remove and reinstall the spark plug:
• Ensure that the engine is switched 'OFF' and the fuel tap
is in the 'OFF' position.
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