Maintenance And Cleaning - Scheppach LMP400BS Originalbetriebsanleitung

• Check all the screws and nuts once more before
you start to use the lawn mower again. Tighten
any loose screws.
• Also be sure to empty the grass basket (16).
• Pull the spark plug boot to prevent unauthorized
use.
• Ensure that you do not park the mower next to
any source of danger. Petrol fumes can lead to
explosions.
• Only original parts or parts approved by the
manufacturer may be used for repairs (see
address on the warranty certificate).
• If the lawn mower is not going to be used for an
extended period, empty the petrol tank using a
petrol suction pump.
• Oil and maintain the machine.

9. Maintenance and cleaning

• Regular, careful maintenance is required to gu-
arantee the safety level and performance of the
machine.
• 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 suction
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.
Cleaning
The lawn mower should be thoroughly cleaned after
every use, especially the underneath and the blade
mount. To do so, tip the lawn mower onto its left side
(the opposite side to the oil filling socket).
m Note!
Before you tip the lawn mower onto its side,
completely empty the fuel tank using a petrol suction
pump. The lawn mower must never be tilted by more
than 90 degrees. Dirt and grass is easiest to remove
immediately after you have finished mowing the grass.
Dried on grass and dirt can result in poorer mowing
performance. Check that the grass chute is free of any
residual grass. Remove any such residue. Never clean
the lawn mower with a water jet or high-pressure clea-
ner. The engine must remain dry. Do not use aggressive
cleaning agents such as cold cleaner or petroleum
ether.
Wheel axles and wheel hubs
• These should be lightly greased once a season.
Blade
For safety reasons you should only ever have your bla-
de sharpened, balanced and mounted by an authorized
service workshop. For optimum results it is recommen-
ded that the blade should be inspected once a year.
Changing the blade (Fig.17)
Only ever use original spare parts when having the
blade replaced.
Wear gloves when replacing the blade in order to
prevent injury.
Never have any other blade fitted.
• Empty the fuel tank before removing the blade
• To replace the blade, undo the screw.
• Reinstall as illustrated in Fig. 17. Tighten the screw
properly. Tightening torque 45 Nm. When replacing
the blade, the blade screw should also be repla-
ced.
Damaged blades
Should the blade, in spite of all precautions, come
into contact with an obstruction, shut down the
engine immediately and pull the spark plug boot. Tip
the lawn mower onto its side and check the blade for
damage. Damaged or bent blades must be replaced.
Never attempt to bend a bent blade back to straight
again. Never mow the lawn with a bent or heavily
worn blade as this will cause vibrations and can lead
to further damage to the lawn mower.
m CAUTION!
with a damaged blade.
Resharpening the blade
The blades can be resharpened with a metal file.
In order to avoid imbalance, the blade should be
resharpened by an authorized service workshop
Checking the oil level
m CAUTION!
too little oil. This could cause severe damage to the
engine. Use only SAE30 engine oil.
Checking the oil level (Fig. 18):
• Stand the lawn mower on a flat level surface.
• Unscrew the oil dip stick (12) by turning anticlock-
wise, pull out and wipe. Insert the dip stick back
in the filling mount as far as the stop, but do not
screw back in.
• Pull out the dip stick (12) again and read off the oil
level while holding horizontally. The oil level must
be between the maximum and the minimum
Changing the oil (Abb.23)
• Change the engine oil every year before the start
of the season when the engine is warm.
• Use only engine oil (SAE30).
• Empty the fuel tank (with a petrol suction pump)
• Place a flat oil drip tray in front of the mower (min.
volume 1 Liter).
• Remove the dipstick and tip over the mower untill
the whole oil is run out into the oil drip tray.
• Fill up with engine oil as far as the top mark on the
dipstick (approx. 0.47 l).
• Important! Do not screw in the oil dipstick to check
the oil level – only insert it as far as the thread.
• See original Briggs & Stratton instruction manual.
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