Solo 582SM Gebrauchsanweisung Seite 27

9. Maintenance and Care
For your own safety, remove the spark plug
cap from the spark plug prior to any
maintenance work or cleaning (12).
Any maintenance and care that go beyond the
described explanations need to be left to an
authorized Service Center.
9.1 Cleaning the Mower
After each use, the mower needs to be thoroughly
cleaned. Special attention needs to be given to the
lower side, the blade and the cutting area circle.
Tip: To enable the lawnmower to be maintained and
cleaned with an empty fuel tank, fill only enough fuel for
the mowing job in hand. That way, the tank can be
quickly emptied after mowing has been completed.
Fig. 7
After releasing handle Screw (15), the mower can be
raised onto its rear wheels and be supported on the
lower handle. First pull the spark plug cap. The fuel tank
should be empty, if possible, to prevent fuel spilling from
the fuel tank cap. Catch any fuel running out of the
carburettor with a suitable rag.
Dirt and grass debris is removed easily immediately
after mowing. Imbedded grass debris and dirt on the
mower deck's lower section interrupt the grass
collection and affect cutting results. Imbedded dirt on
the blade and on the blower wheel lead to imbalance
and consequently to vibration. Check also for
cleanliness of the duct.
The ejection air duct can be cleaned with a small stick
or with a screw driver.
Do not spray the mower with a hose or high
pressure cleaning hose. The engine has to remain
dry. The outer deck parts can simply be kept clean by
wiping the unit off with a rag. Strong cleaning agents of
any kind are not to be used.
9.2 Wheel axles and wheel hubs
Fig. 8
Wheel axles and wheel hubs are to be lubricated
occasionally (at least once a year). Remove wheel cap,
release screw and remove wheel. During disassembly
observe the sequence for the reassembly of the parts.
We recommend SOLO bearing grease, part no. 00 83
175.
9.3 Height adjustment
Before storing your lawnmower out of season clean and
lubricate the wheel adjuster spindle with grease (this
procedure is necessary at least annually).
• For this, set the wheel adjuster to its highest
position (max), clean and lubricate the exposed
part of the spindle with grease
- then set the wheel adjuster to its lowest position
(min), clean and lubricate the remaining spindle with
grease. For this, we recommend SOLO bearing
grease, part no. 00 83 175.
9.4 Air filter Maintenance
Attention: Dirty air filters reduce the engine's efficiency,
the carburetor does not receive sufficient air flow.
Routine inspection, especially in dusty conditions, is
essential.
Attention: Never clean air filter parts with gasoline or
flammable solvents. Danger of fire or explosion!
Observe all instructions in the respective engine owners
manual.
Maintenance and Care
ENGLISH 13