Adjusting the Bowden Cable
If the Bowden cable becomes misplaced
for the drive and has too much play, it can
be adjusted.
1. Loosen the small lock nut (5a).
2. - Turn the adjusting nut (5b)
anticlockwise:
The Bowden cable shortens.
- Turn the adjusting nut (5b)
clockwise:
The Bowden cable lengthens.
Checking/Sharpening/Replac-
ing the Blade
•
Take off the spark plug (
check the blade for wear and dam-
age.
•
Always have a blunt blade resharp-
ened by a specialist workshop, as an
imbalance check can be carried out
there.
•
Always have a specialist workshop
change a damaged or imbalanced
blade.
Incorrect installation can result
in serious injury.
Adjusting the Carburettor
The carburettor has been preset in the
factory for optimum performance. If read-
justments are required, have the adjust-
ments made by a specialist workshop.
Storage
General Storage Instructions
•
Clean and service the equipment be-
fore storage.
•
Allow the engine to cool before stor-
ing the equipment in enclosed areas.
•
Use suitable and authorised contain-
ers for storing fuel.
•
Keep the equipment in a dry place
16) and
that is protected from dust and out of
reach of children.
•
Do not wrap the equipment in nylon
bags as damp and mould could form.
Storage During Longer Breaks
from Operation
•
Start the engine and allow it to run un-
til it stops due to running out of petrol.
•
Change the oil (see "changing the en-
gine oil ").
Do not store the equipment
with a full collection box. In hot
weather, the grass begins to fer-
ment when heat is generated.
Risk of fire.
For space-saving storage, the up-
per handle bar (2) can be folded
down (see small image). Release
the quick-release lever (26) and
fold down the handle bar so the
equipment takes up less space.
The Bowden cables (9) must not
be squashed when doing this.
Non-observance of the storage
instructions may cause starting
problems or permanent damage
as a result of fuel residues in the
carburettor.
GB
MT
71