Garland GRASS 1065 ZSH Manuel D'instructions page 49

8.1. MAINTENANCE AND CARE AFTER USE
Perform the following maintenance operations
and care when you have finished working with
the machine to ensure the smooth running of this
machine in the future.
8.1.1. GENERAL CHECKPOINTS AND CLEANING
Keep the machine clean, especially the area of the
fuel tank and areas close to the air filter.
Cleaning of the area of the blade:
- Stop the engine and allow the engine to cool.
- Tilt on the side opposite to the mower air filter, so
that the air filter is on top.
- Remove any grass clippings using a scraper and
brush.
- Once you have removed the grass clippings you
can use a stream of water for a more thorough
cleaning. Direct the water jet towards the blade,
the inside of the casing and nozzle exit from the
crankcase into the collecting bag. Never direct
the high-pressure cleaner jet to the transmission
or engine parts. If water gets in the ignition system
or carburetor, damage and failures occur.
- Replace the mower in normal position (all four
wheels on the ground), start the mower and let it
run for a couple of minutes.
Starting the lawnmower after cleaning is important
because:
- Having lopsided the engine, the engine oil must
return to the crankcase. Starting the engine will
encourage this return.
- If you have used water for cleaning the engine
there will be unintentional wetness.
Start the engine and let it run a couple of minutes
so the heat from the engine evaporates any water
remaining in the area of the engine.
Collecting bag:
You can use water to clean the collecting bag. Make
sure the bag is perfectly dry before reinstalling it.
Other areas:
Clean the rest of the machine with a cloth dampened
in water. Never use gasoline, solvents, detergents,
water or any other liquid.
8.1.2. CHECKING THE COLLECTING BAG
Check the bag. If the bag is worn or deteriorated,
install a new one.
8.1.3. CHECKING THE ENGINE'S OIL LEVEL
- Place the machine on a flat, horizontal and
uncluttered surface.
- Unscrew the oil filler cap.
- Clean the dipstick from the oil with a cloth.
- Insert the rod and screw on the oil cap.
- Unscrew the plug again and check the mark left
by oil on the dipstick. The mark left by the oil must
be between the minimum and maximum marks.
- If the mark is below the minimum, add a little more
oil and recheck.
- If the mark is above the maximum, you will have
to remove oil from the crankcase. To do this, tilt
the lawnmower and let out a little oil (put a
container at the end of the tube to prevent oil
spilling on the machine or the ground).
8.1.4. SHARPENING THE BLADE
The sharpening of the blade should be done by the
service technician. Do not sharpen the blade. The
blade should be sharp to guarantee the right cutting
angle and the balance of the blade. Sharpening the
blade without being an expert may cause excessive
vibrations that can cause damage to your machine
and problems for the user.
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