Storage - Scheppach MS146- 42 Originalbetriebsanleitung

• 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
• 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. 0,5 l).
• Important! Do not screw in the oil dipstick to check
the oil level – only insert it as far as the thread.
Dispose of the used oil in accordance with applicable
regulations.
Cleaning the belts (Fig. 17, 19)
• Remove the knife and the gear housing by loosen-
ing the screws out.
• Clean the elements of the transmission and the belt
once or twice a year with brush or compressed air.
• Screw the transmission housing and the knife on
again.
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 regu-
larly.
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 in-
flammable 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 overtighten.
Repairs
After any repair or maintenance work, check that all
safety-related parts are in place and in proper work-
ing order. All parts which may cause injury must be
kept where they are inaccessible to children or oth-
ers.
Important: In accordance with product liability legis-
lation 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 au-
thorized specialist. The same applies to accessory
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 re-
placement parts:
• Type of machine
• Article number of the machine
•
Spare parts/accessories
Lawn mower blade - Article no.: 7911200602
Service information
Please note that the following parts of this product
are subject to normal or natural wear and that the fol-
lowing parts are therefore also required for use as
consumables.
Wear parts*: spark plug, air filter, petrol filter, knife,
belt
* Not necessarily included in the scope of delivery!

10. Storage

• Never store the mower (with petrol in the tank) in-
side a building in which petrol fumes could come
into contact with open flames or sparks.
• Allow the motor to cool before you put the lawn
mower in an enclosed area.
• In order to avoid fire hazards, keep the engine, ex-
haust and the area around the fuel tank free from
grass, leaves and leaking grease (oil).
Preparing the mower for long-term storage
Caution: Do not empty the petrol tank in enclosed
areas, near fire or when smoking. Petrol fumes can
cause explosions and fire.
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