Storage; Maintenance - Scheppach LMT225-53 Original Bedienungsanleitung

12. Storage

• Never store the mower (with petrol in the tank) inside a building in which petrol fumes could come
into contact with open flames or sparks.
• Allow the motor to cool before you put the lawn mower in an enclosed area.
• In order to avoid fire hazards, keep the engine, exhaust and the area around the fuel tank free from
grass, leaves and leaking grease (oil).
Preparing the mower for long-term storage
Caution: Do not empty the petrol tank in enclosed areas, near fire or when smoking. Petrol fumes
can cause explosions and fire.
• Empty the petrol tank with a petrol suction pump.
• Start the engine and let it run until any remaining petrol has been used up.
• Change the oil at the end of every season. To do so, remove the used engine oil from a warm en-
gine and refill with fresh oil.
• Remove the spark plug from the cylinder head.
• Fill the cylinder with approx. 20 ml of oil from an oil can.
• Slowly pull back the starter handle, which will bathe the cylinder wall with oil. Screw the spark plug
back in.
• Clean the cooling fins of the cylinder and the housing.
• Be sure to clean the entire machine to protect the paint.
• Store the machine in a well-ventilated place.

13. Maintenance

• Regular, careful maintenance is required to guarantee the safety level and performance of the ma-
chine.
• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are tightened securely and that the machine is in safe
working condition.
• Routinely check the grass basket for signs of wear and impaired functionality.
Regularly clean the grass box with water and let it dry thoroughly.
• For your own safety, replace worn or damaged parts without delay.
• If the fuel tank should require emptying this should only be done in the open air using a petrol suc-
tion pump (available from DIY shops).
m WARNING
Never work on or touch conducting parts on the ignition unit with the engine running. Always pull the
spark plug boot from the spark plug before starting any work of care or maintenance. Never perform
any work on the machine while it is running. Any work not described in these Operating Instructions
must be performed by an authorized service workshop only.
Wheel axles and wheel hubs
• These should be lightly greased once a season.
Blade
For safety reasons you should only ever have your blade sharpened, balanced and mounted by an
authorized service workshop. For optimum results it is recommended that the blade should be in-
spected once a year.
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