Transport; Storage; Maintenance - Scheppach MS225-53E Original Bedienungsanleitung

• Start the mower and switch off again after about 30
seconds. The rotating blade bar throws the water
onto the bottom of the mower and thus cleans it.
• Turn off the tap and remove the hose connection .
• Clean the top with a cloth (do not use any sharp
objects).
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 cleaner. The engine must remain dry.
Do not use aggressive cleaning agents such as cold
cleaner or petroleum ether.

11. Transport

Preparing the mower for transportation (Fig. 22)
• Empty the petrol tank.
• Always let the engine run until it has used up the
remainder of petrol in the tank.
• Empty the engine oil from the warm engine.
• Remove the spark plug boot from the spark plug.
• Clean the cooling fins of the cylinder and the hous-
ing.
• Remove the start tension cable (17) from the hook.
Loosen the quick-release lever (5) and fold the up-
per push bar down. Make sure the cables are not
bent during this process.
• Wedge a few layers of corrugated cardboard be-
tween the upper and lower push bars and the en-
gine in order to prevent any chafing.

12. Storage

Store the device and its accessories in a dark, dry
and frost-free place that is inaccessible to children.
The optimum storage temperature lies between 5 and
30 ˚C.
Store the device in its original packaging.
Cover the device to protect it from dust or moisture.
Store the operating manual with the device.
• Never store the machine with petrol in the tank in-
side a building in which fuel vapours may come into
contact with naked flames or sparks
• Allow the engine to cool before storing it.
• In order to reduce the risk of fire, keep the engine,
exhaust, battery box and the area surrounding the
fuel tank free of grass, straw, moss, leaves or es-
caping grease.
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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.
• Empty the petrol tank with a petrol suction pump.
• Start the engine and let it run until any remaining
petrol has been used up.
• Change the oil at the end of every season. To do
so, remove the used engine oil from a warm engine
and refill with fresh oil.
• Remove the spark plug from the cylinder head.
• Fill the cylinder with approx. 20ml of oil from an oil
can.
• Slowly pull back the starter handle, which will bathe
in the cylinder wall with oil.
• Screw the spark plug back in.
• Clean the cooling fins of the cylinder and the hous-
ing.
• Be sure to clean the entire machine to protect the
paint.
• Store the machine in a well-ventilated place.
Battery Pack and Charger
When not in use, disconnect charger and store in a
cool, dry area. Wet, damp areas can cause corrosion
of terminals and electrical contacts. If stored for long
periods in high temperatures (120° F / 50° C), perma-
nent damage to the battery pack can result. Check
electrical terminals and contacts on battery packs
and charger. Wipe with clean cloth or blow clean with
compressed air.
After storage, a normal charge may be required.
To check available charge, press the Battery Fuel
Gauge button (E) and charge if required. See the Bat-
tery Fuel Gauge section.

13. Maintenance

• Regular, careful maintenance is required to guar-
antee the safety level and performance of the ma-
chine.
• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are tight-
ened securely and that the machine is in safe work-
ing 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).
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