Scheppach LMT225-53 Original Bedienungsanleitung Seite 44

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 regularly.
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 inflammable cleaning agents. Clean the air filter with
compressed air or simply by knocking out any soiling.
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 over-
tighten.
Engine brake lever (Fig. 1)
The engine is equipped with a mechanical brake (3) which has to be checked regularly. When re-
leasing 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 legislation 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 arising from improper repairs. Such work should
be performed by a customer services workshop or authorized specialist. The same applies to ac-
cessory 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 replacement parts:
• Type of machine
• Article number of the machine
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