Cleaning; Transport - Scheppach MS149-46X Original Bedienungsanleitung

As soon as grass residues are left lying behind on
the ground during mowing, the catch basket must be
emptied.
m WARNING
Before removing the catch basket, stop the en-
gine and wait for the cutting tool to come to a
standstill.
To remove the catch basket (16), lift the discharge flap
(15) with one hand and remove the catch basket (16)
by the carrying handle with the other hand (fig. 16). In
accordance with the safety regulations, the discharge
flap (15) closes when the catch basket is unhooked
and closes the rear discharge opening.
If grass remains in the opening, it is advisable to pull
the lawnmower back about 1 m to make it easier to
start the engine.
Do not remove cuttings in the mower housing and on
the working tool by hand or with your feet, but with
suitable aids, e.g. brush or hand brush.
To ensure good collection, the catch basket (16) and
in particular the air grille must be cleaned from the
inside after use.
Only hook in the catch basket (16) when the engine is
switched off and the cutting tool is stationary.
Lift the discharge flap (15) with one hand and hold the
catch basket (16) by the handle with the other hand
and hook it in from above. (fig. 9)
After mowing
• Always allow the engine to cool off before park-
ing the lawnmower in an enclosed room. Remove
grass, leaves, grease, and oil before storage. Do
not store other objects on the mower.
• Check all screws and nuts before the next use.
Tighten all loose screws.
• Empty the catch basket (16) before the next use.
• Remove the spark plug connector to prevent unau-
thorised use.
• Make sure that the mower is not parked next to a
source of danger. Escaping gas can cause explo-
sions.
• Only original parts or parts approved by the man-
ufacturer may be used for repairs (see address on
guarantee certificate).
• In case of longer idle periods of the mower, empty
the petrol tank with a petrol suction pump.
• Oil and maintain the machine.

10. Cleaning

The mower should be thoroughly cleaned after each
use. In particular, the underside and the blade retain-
er. To do so, tilt the lawnmower to the left side and
remove the grass remnants or clean the device with
water as follows.
• Remove the mulching insert / take off the catch
basket.
• Attach the hose-connection piece to the mower (w)
and open the water tap. (fig. 24)
• Start the mower and switch off after approx. 30 sec.
The rotating blade bar dashes the water against the
underside of the mower and in doing so cleans it.
• Close the water tap and disconnect the hose-con-
nection piece.
• Clean the top side with a cloth (do not use sharp
objects).
Cleaning (fig. 24 - 25b)
The mower should be thoroughly cleaned after each
use. In particular, the underside and the blade retainer.
m Attention!
For safety reasons, disconnect the spark plug cable
before cleaning.
It is best to tilt the mower backwards. The spark plug
should point upwards to prevent engine oil from en-
tering the intake tract or leaking out.
Alternatively, you can tilt the device on its side, but you
must make sure that the air filter is on the upper side.
Note: Before tilting the lawnmower, completely empty
the fuel tank using a petrol suction pump.
Do not tilt the lawnmower beyond 90 degrees.
It is easiest to remove the dirt and grass immediately
after mowing.
Grass residues and dirt that have dried on can impair
mowing.
Check that the grass ejection channel is clear of
grass residues and remove these if necessary.
Never clean the mower with a water jet or high pres-
sure cleaner. The engine should remain dry.
Do not use aggressive cleaning products such as
cold cleaners or white spirit.

11. Transport

• Empty the fuel tank with a petrol suction pump.
• 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 connector from the spark
plug.
• Clean the cooling fins of the cylinder and the housing.
• Remove the pull cable starter (17) from the hook.
Loosen the quick clamp lever (5) and fold the upper
push bar down. Make sure that 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 to prevent any chafing.
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