Forard drive switched off
Cutter bar switched off.
Now move the throttle lever to "O" position.
I M P O R T A N T
Check before every work the working
area for hidden stones, tree trunks,
etc. and remove if possible, otherwise
mark clearly.
Always mow in lines across the slope,
working your way cutting line per
cutting line upwards the slope. Take
especial care at the turning points.
Always adjust the forward speed to
ground conditions.
8 MAINTENANCE
No cleaning, upkeep, checks or main-
tenance when engine is running!
Be safe: Shut off the machine, let it cool
down, disconnect spark plug cap from
spark plug.
The machine does not require intense mainten-
ance. However, to ensure a long lifespan, we
strongly recommend following the upkeep and
maintenance plan.
Repairs must be carried out by specialists! Use
original ZIPPER parts only!
Maintenance plan
Controls for the maintenance of the machine
Loose or lost
screws, nuts, bolts
Damage of any part
of the machine
Check engine oil
level
Machine cleaning
Cleaning air filter
Cleaning spark plug
A C H T U N G
Regularly prior to
each operation!!!
Regularly prior to
each operation!
Regularly prior to
each operation!
Regularly after
operation
Every 20-30 working
hours
Every 50 working
Complete oil
change
Cutting bar
Fuel pipes, muffler
Cleaning
Clean
the
machine
attachment from soil, dust, grass, chips, and
small twigs, etc.
Clean the machine housing with a wet cloth
and a mild cleaning solution.
Put on all coatless flats a thin coat of oil.
I M P O R T A N T
The usage of solvents, aggressive
chemicals
damages the machine housing.
Refuelling
The machine is run with unleaded petrol/gas.
Ensure yourself that no particles get into the
fuel tank when refuelling.
Oil change
Use high quality 4-stroke engine oil with
viscosity SAE10W40.
Best time for oil change is approx. 10 minutes
after longer operation, so that the oil is
lukewarm. Open the oil drain plug (See E1)
and let the old oil drain in a suitable vessel.
Fill in the new motor oil via the oil filler 3 (See
fig. E1) up to lower edge of oil filler neck.
The oil tank has a volume of 0.6 litres.
Dispose of the old oil in an environmentally
friendly way!
Spark plug
Check it every 3 months or after every 50
hours of use, and replace it if necessary.
hours
1 month / after 20
operation hours after
first use. Then every
80 operation hours
but at least once a
year.
Resharpen at least
once a year
Check and clean once
a year if necessary.
and
the
working
or
scouring
agents
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