Scheppach LMT225-53 Traduction Des Instructions D'origine page 34

Checking the oil level
m CAUTION! Never run the engine with no or too lit-
tle oil. This could cause severe damage to the engine.
Use only SAE30 engine oil.
Checking the oil level (Fig. 18):
• Stand the lawn mower on a flat level surface.
• Unscrew the oil dip stick (12) by turning anticlock-
wise, pull out and wipe. Insert the dip stick back in
the filling mount as far as the stop, but do not screw
back in.
• Pull out the dip stick (12) again and read off the
oil level while holding horizontally. The oil level
must be between the maximum and the minimum
Changing the oil Fig. 23
• Change the engine oil every year before the start of
the season when the engine is warm.
• Use only engine oil (SAE30).
• Empty the fuel tank (with a petrol suction pump)
• Place a flat oil drip tray in front of the mower (min.
volume 1 Litre).
• Remove the dipstick and tip over the mower until
the whole oil is run out into the oil drip tray.
• Fill up with engine oil as far as the top mark on the
dipstick (approx. 0,4 l).
• Important! Do not screw in the oil dipstick to check
the oil level – only insert it as far as the thread.
Dispose of the used oil in accordance with applicable
regulations.
Cleaning the belts (Fig. 17, 19)
• Remove the knife and the gear housing by loosen-
ing the screws out.
• Clean the elements of the transmission and the belt
once or twice a year with brush or compressed air.
• Screw the transmission housing and the knife on
again.
Care and adjustment of the cables
Oil the cables at regular intervals and check that they
move easily.
Maintenance of the air filter (Fig. 20)
A soiled air filter will reduce the performance of the
engine because it will prevent enough air getting to
the carburetor. It is therefore imperative that regular
checks are made. The air filter should be checked
every 25 hours and cleaned if required. If the air is
very dusty the air filter should be checked more reg-
ularly.
Unclip the air filter cover and remove the sponge filter
element. To avoid objects falling into the air intake,
replace the air filter cover. (Fig. 20).
Important: Never clean the air filter with petrol or in-
flammable cleaning agents. Clean the air filter with
compressed air or simply by knocking out any soiling.
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Maintenance of the spark plug (Fig. 21)
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.
Pull off the spark plug boot with a twist. Remove the
spark plug (10) with a spark plug wrench.
Using a feeler gauge, set the gap to 0.75 mm( 0.030").
Refit the spark plug taking care not to overtighten.
Engine brake lever (Fig. 1)
The engine is equipped with a mechanical brake (3)
which has to be checked regularly. When releasing
the brake lever, the blade must come to a halt within
7 seconds. If this is not the case, the machine must
not be used. Contact an authorised specialist retailer.
Ensure that the machine is in a flawless condition for
its entire service life. Improper maintenance may lead
to life-threatening injuries.
Repairs
After any repair or maintenance work, check that all
safety-related parts are in place and in proper working
order. All parts which may cause injury must be kept
where they are inaccessible to children or others.
Important: In accordance with product liability legis-
lation we are not liable for any damages caused by
improper repairs or the use of spare parts that are not
original spare parts or parts approved by us.
In addition, we are also not liable for any damages aris-
ing from improper repairs. Such work should be per-
formed by a customer services workshop or authorized
specialist. The same applies to accessory parts.
Times of use
Please comply with statutory regulations, which may
vary from location to location.
Important hint in case of sending the equipment
to a service station:
Due to security reasons please see to it that the
equipment is sent back free of oil and gas!
Ordering replacement parts
Please quote the following data when ordering re-
placement parts:
• Type of machine
• Article number of the machine
Spare parts/accessories
Lawn mower blade - Article no.: 7911200627
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