Service Intervals; Care And Servicing Of Your Lawnmower - Sabo 43-VARIO E Betriebsanleitung

In addition, check the fan, blade coupling and fan housing every 10 operating hours for
wear and a tight fit. Also check equipment screws and nuts for a firm fit and tighten if
necessary.
Make sure the spark plug connector is fitted tightly. Danger: Electric shock. Never
remove the spark plug connector when the motor is running. Danger: Electric shock!
Disconnect the spark plug connector only when the engine has cooled down. Danger of
burns!
If the mower mechanism becomes blocked e.g. by colliding with an obstacle, have an
authorised workshop check whether any parts of the mower are damaged or deformed.
Always have any necessary repairs done by an authorised workshop too.
If the machine starts to vibrate unusually heavily or to make unusual noises, please
have it checked immediately by an authorised workshop.
Time restrictions
The time at which lawnmowers may be used varies from region to region. Please ask
the corresponding authorities before using your mower.
Tips on caring for your lawn
Mowing (Illustration M )
WARNING
Remove any objects (stones, wood, branches, etc.) from the lawn before each
cut; but still watch out for objects lying around during the mowing process.
Ask your dealer about lawn care instructions. Information and instructions about
mowing can also be found on the manufacturer website.
Mulching
Your lawn mower can also be equipped with a mulching kit. The respective conversion
kit to a mulching system is available as an accessory from professional dealerships
(see genuine spare parts and accessories for the conversion kit order no.).
The mulching kit also includes tips and information about mulching. You will also find
information about mulching on the manufacturer website.
WARNING
Always have an authorised workshop carry out the conversion of the mower to a
mulching system. A wrongly assembled cutting blade coupling or a blade screw
that is tightened too tightly or too loosely can allow the cutting blade bars to
become loose and cause severe injuries.
If the grass should happen to be too high for mulching, the mulching mower can be
converted for mowing with a grass collecting bag in no time.
Converting the machine to rear ejection (Illustration U2 + S1 )
NOTE
As long as the mulching blade system is not converted, this conversion (removal
of the mulching plug/hooking the grass collecting bag in place) can be carried
out without consulting an authorised workshop.
– Stop the engine and remove the ignition key.
– Lift the ejection flap.
– Remove the mulching plug from the channel U2 .
– Hook the grass collecting bag in the bracket provided on the mower housing S1 .
The mulching blade system does not have to be converted. The capacity of the
collecting bag can be reduced under difficult mowing conditions (e.g. wet grass).
For the equipment to be used as a mulching machine again, the mulching plug must be
installed again. To do this, remove the grass collecting bag, insert the mulching plug
into the ejector channel and close the ejector flap.
Clean the ejector channel first.

16 SERVICE INTERVALS

IMPORTANT
Avoid damage! Under extreme or unusual conditions, shorter servicing intervals
than the ones specified below may be necessary. If you establish any problems,
please contact an authorised workshop.
Carry out routine servicing on the machine in line with the following servicing intervals.
Work must be carried out at the following servicing intervals in addition to the
maintenance work listed in these operating instructions.
Before initial use
• Check the oil level Y1 .
• Wake the battery up and charge it.
• Check all screw connections for a tight fit.
• Check the cutting blade screw and have an authorised workshop tighten it if
necessary.
• Check whether the safety control bar for motor stop is working properly.
• Check whether the motor drive control bar is working properly.
• Check that all protective devices have been attached properly and are not
damaged.
Before every operation
• Check the lawn area and remove any objects.
• Check the area of the boundary wires (if an automatic mower is being used for
lawn care).
• Check the oil level Y1 .
• Check the battery charge U4 .
• Check the condition and firm fit of the blade, if necessary have an authorised
workshop tighten the blade screw.
• Check whether the safety control bar for motor stop is working properly.
• Check whether the motor drive control bar is working properly.
• Check that all protective devices have been attached properly and are not
damaged.
• Check grass collecting equipment for wear or loss of functionality.
After every operation
• Clean the mower.
• Check the blade for damage and wear.
Every 10 operating hours
• Check all screw connections for a tight fit.
• Check the fan, blade coupling and fan housing regularly for wear and a tight fit.
Every 15-20 operating hours or annually
• Lubricate the wheel bearings.
Every 25 operating hours or annually
• Clean the air filter paper insert W .
• Clean the spark plug and adjust electrode distance Y .
During annual servicing
• Have the air filter paper insert replaced W .
• Have the spark plug replaced Y .
• Clean the gearbox and the area under the belt cover.
• Check the drive throttle cable and adjust it if necessary.

17 CARE AND SERVICING OF YOUR LAWNMOWER

Regular care is the best way to guarantee a long service life and problem-free
operation. Insufficient equipment maintenance will lead to safety-related faults!
Only use original spare parts because only those guarantee safety and quality!
Cleaning (Illustration O )
IMPORTANT
During cleaning and maintenance work, do not place the mower on its side, tilt it
forwards (spark plug facing upwards) as otherwise start-up difficulties could
occur. When tilting the mower upwards make sure the ejection flap does not get
damaged. Secure the mower in its raised position!
NOTE
When tilting the mower upwards, make sure no oil or petrol escapes. Fire hazard!
Remove dirt and residual grass directly after mowing. Use a brush or cloth for cleaning.
Do not rotate the cutter bar, as otherwise motor oil is pumped into the carburettor/air
filter and start-up difficulties can occur.
NOTE
Do not insert your fingers into the openings in the fan housing and hold the fan.
If the cutter bar should be turned during cleaning, there is a risk of fingers being
squashed between fan and fan housing.
IMPORTANT
Never use high-pressure cleaners or a normal water jet to clean the drive area,
engine parts (such as ignition system, carburettor etc.), seals and bearing points.
Damage or expensive repairs can be the consequence of such action.
Storage
Always keep the machine in a clean condition in a closed, dry room out of reach of
children. Always allow the engine to cool down before you store the machine in a
closed room.
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