Cleaning/Replacing The Air Filter; Maintaining The Spark Plug; Changing The Engine Oil - FLORABEST FBM 450 A1 Betriebsanleitung

blade area especially. Do not use hard
or pointed objects, which could dam-
age the equipment.
• Oil the wheels from time to time.
• Before each use, check the lawnmower
for obvious defects such as loose, worn
or damaged parts. Check that all nuts
bolts and screws are sitting firmly.
• Check covers and guards (
2,11,14,22) for damage and that they
are sitting correctly. Replace if neces-
sary.
Cleaning/Replacing the Air
Filter
Do not operate the equipment
without the air filter otherwise dust
and dirt will get into the engine and
result in damage to the machine.
1. Remove the spark plugs connec-
tor ( 12) (see "Maintaining
the Spark Plug").
2. Open the air filter box (9) and
take out the air filter (10).
3. Clean the air filter (10) with soap
solution and let it dry. Put a few
drops of fresh engine oil into the
air filter.
4. To install, place the air filter (10)
in the air filter box (9) and re-
close it.

Maintaining the Spark Plug

A worn spark plug or a spark gap
that is too large will result in a re-
duction of engine performance.
1. Disconnect the spark plug con-
nector (12) from the spark plug
(13) by simultaneously pulling
and turning.
2. Unscrew the spark plug (13)
anticlockwise using the enclosed
spark plug wrench (
3. Check the spark gap using a
feeler gauge (available from
specialist shops). The spark gap
must be at least 0.7-0.8 mm.
4. If necessary, adjust the gap by
carefully bending the ground
electrode on the spark plug.
5. Clean the spark plug with a wire
brush.
6. Insert the cleaned and adjusted
spark plug or replace a dam-
aged spark plug with a new one
(recommended torque 20 Nm,
determined with a torque
wrench) (see "Replacement
parts/Accessories").

Changing the Engine Oil

Change the engine oil with the
petrol tank empty and the engine
warm.
• Change the engine oil for the
first time after around 5 operat-
ing hours then every 50 operat-
ing hours or annually.
• Dispose of the used oil in an eco-
friendly manner (see "Disposal/
Environmental protection").
1. Remove the spark plug connector (
12) (see "Maintaining the Spark Plug").
2. Open the oil tank cover (
pump out the motor oil with an oil
pump.
3. Refill with engine oil (see "Initial Opera-
tion").
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