Particular attention must be paid to secure seating,
damage and wear.
• whether the tank cover is screwed on tightly.
• whether the fuel tank and fuel-carrying parts as well
as the tank cover are in perfect condition.
• whether the safety devices are in perfect condition
and function properly.
• whether tyres (air pressure, damage, wear) and
frame are in perfect condition. Screw connections
must be checked for tightness. In particular, all
maintenance work listed in the maintenance sched-
ule under the heading "Maintenance" must be car-
ried out.
Replace defective parts and all other worn and dam-
aged parts before using the product. Illegible or dam-
aged danger and warning information on the product
must be renewed.
If necessary, consult a specialist dealer.
Fuel and oil
NOTE!
Risk of damage!
If incorrectly stored or undrained fuel is used, the
carburettor may become clogged or engine opera-
tion may be affected.
- Put unused fuel in an airtight vessel and store it in
a dark, cool room.
- Use only designated and approved vessels for the
transport and storage of fuel.
Required tool:
• 2x funnel (31)
• 1x open-ended spanner, size 8 mm*
• 1x open-ended spanner, size 8/10 mm (30)
• 1x air pump with pressure gauge*
*= may not be included in the scope of delivery!
10.1 Filling up with engine oil (Fig. 14)
NOTE!
Product damage
If the product is operated without or with too little en-
gine oil, this can lead to product damage.
- Fill with oil before start-up. The product is deliv-
ered without engine oil.
NOTE!
Environmental damage!
Spilled oil can pollute the environment permanently.
The liquid is highly toxic and can quickly lead to wa-
ter pollution.
- Fill/empty oil only on level, paved surfaces.
- Use a filling nozzle or funnel.
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- Collect drained oil in a suitable container.
- Wipe up spilled oil carefully immediately and dis-
pose of the cloth according to local regulations.
- Dispose of oil as per local regulations.
m Attention!
The engine does not come with oil in it. Therefore,
ensure that you add oil before starting it up. Use
multigrade oil (SAE 30) for this purpose. The oil
level must be checked before each start-up.
1. Open the bonnet (6) by lifting it forward.
2. Remove the oil tank cover with scale (22) by turn-
ing it anti-clockwise.
3. Carefully pour the new engine oil into the opening,
observing the technical data. Use a funnel (31).
4. Check the oil level using the oil tank cover with
scale (22); the oil level should be between the
"ADD" and "FULL" marks.
5. Close the oil tank again with the oil tank cover with
scale (22).
10.2 Filling up with fuel (Fig. 15)
m DANGER!
Risk of fire and explosion!
When filling, fuel may ignite and even explode. This
can lead to severe burns or death.
- Switch off the engine and let it cool down.
- Keep heat, flames and sparks away.
- Only fill up with fuel outdoors.
- Wear protective gloves.
- Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
- Start the product at a distance of at least 3 m from
the fuel filling point.
- Watch out for leaks. If petrol is leaking, do not start
the engine.
m WARNING!
Health hazard!
Inhaling petrol/lubricant vapours may lead to severe
health damage, loss of consciousness and, in ex-
treme cases, to death.
- Do not inhale petrol/lubricant vapours.
- Operate the product outdoors only.
m Attention!
The product is delivered without fuel. It is there-
fore essential to fill with fuel before commission-
ing. Use Super E5 petrol for this.
1. Open the bonnet (6) by lifting it forward.
2. Remove the tank cover (23a) by turning it an-
ti-clockwise.
3. Carefully fill fuel into the opening, observing the
technical data. Use a funnel (31).
4. Close the fuel tank (23) again with the fuel filler
cap (23a).
5. Set the fuel valve (23b) to the "ON" position.
6. The fuel level can be read on the fuel gauge (23c).
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