Preparing The Mower For Long-Term Storage - EINHELL Expert GE-TM 102 B&S Mode D'emploi D'origine

Important: Risk of injury when working with a
damaged blade.
7.2.2 Adjusting the mower unit (Fig. 42-43)
It may be necessary to adjust the mower unit if
you fi nd that the grass is uneven in height.
1. Place the machine on a fi rm and level surface.
2. Check the tire pressure and adjust it if neces-
sary.
3. Set the cutting height lever (Fig. 1/Item 3) to
level 1.
4. To set the correct height, place blocks with a
height of 25 mm beneath the front edge of the
mower unit (Item f) and blocks with a height of
30 mm beneath the rear edge (Item h).
5. Adjust the 3 nuts (Item i) so that the mower
unit just touches the 25 mm blocks at the
front (Item f) and the 30 mm blocks at the rear
(Item h).
7.2.3 Taking off the wheels (Fig. 44-48)
1. Place the machine on a fi rm and level surface
and chock it to prevent from rolling away.
2. Lift the machine with a jack on the frame until
the wheel turns freely (Fig. 44).
3. Remove the protective cap (Fig. 44/Item r)
using a fl at screwdriver.
4. To remove the locking ring (Fig. 45/Item s)
from the front wheel you will require locking
ring pliers.
5. To remove the locking ring (Fig. 46/Item t)
from the rear wheel you will require a fl at
screwdriver.
6. Pull the wheel off the axle.
7. Grease the axle with grease before fi tting the
wheel.
8. To fi t, proceed in the reverse order.
Important. Check that the locking ring is correctly
positioned. Do not use locking rings that are worn,
as this may cause the wheel to work loose.
Note: Since the tires are tubeless, any repairs to
the tires need to be carried out only by specialists.
Removing the engine hood (Fig. 49-52)
Fig. 49: Disconnect the plug (Item u).
Fig. 50/51: Remove the split pins (Item v) and
bolts (Item w).
Fig. 51: Remove the engine hood.
Assemble in reverse order.
Important. It is prohibited to operate the mower
without the engine hood in place, because of the
risk of injuries.
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7.2.4 Care and adjustment of the cable pulls
Oil the cable pulls at regular intervals (after every
25 hours in operation) and check that they move
easily. Adjust or replace if necessary.
7.2.5 Inspecting the V-belt
Check the V-belt at regular intervals (after every
25 hours in operation). To do so, remove the V-
belt cover. Have the belt replaced if it shows visib-
le signs of wear. The belts should not be replaced
by anyone but a specialist.
Use only original replacement parts.
7.2.6 Moving parts
Maintain the moving parts and bearings at regular
intervals (after every 25 hours in operation). Pro-
ceed as illustrated in Fig. 55-57, in order to provi-
de the moving parts and bearings with optimum
protection against wear.
7.2.7 Repair
After carrying out repair or maintenance work, en-
sure that all safety parts are installed and in per-
fect condition. Store potentially hazardous parts
out of the reach of other persons and children.
Important: In accordance with the German
Product Liability Act, we are not liable for any
damages if they result from improper repairs
to the product or if parts are replaced by items
other than genuine parts or parts approved by us.
Furthermore, we are not liable for any damages if
they result from improper repairs to the product.
Arrange for your customer service or an autho-
rized workshop to do the work. The same applies
to accessory parts.
7.2.8 Operating times
Please note that the statutory regulations may
diff er from town to town.
7.3 Preparing the mower for long-term sto-
rage
Warning: Do not empty the petrol tank in enc-
losed areas, near fi re or when smoking. Petrol
fumes can cause explosions and fi re.
1. Drain the petrol tank using a petrol extraction
pump.
2. Start the engine and run it until the tank and
fuel line are completely empty and the engine
stalls.
3. Be sure to clean the entire equipment to pro-
tect the paint.
4. Store the equipment in a well-ventilated place
or location.
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