Storage; Maintenance - Scheppach MS149-46X Original Bedienungsanleitung

12. Storage

Store the device and its accessories in a dark, dry and
frost-free place that is inaccessible to children. The op-
timum storage temperature lies between 5 and 30 ˚C.
Store the tool in its original packaging.
Cover the tool to protect it from dust or moisture.
Store the operating manual with the tool.
• Never store the lawnmower with petrol in the tank
inside a building in which petrol fumes may come
into contact with naked flames or sparks.
• Allow the engine to cool down before you put the
lawnmower in an enclosed area.
• In order to avoid fire hazards, keep the engine, ex-
haust pipe and the area around the fuel tank free of
grass, leaves and leaking grease (oil).
Preparing the lawnmower for long-term storage
Warning: Do not empty the fuel tank in enclosed ar-
eas, near fire or when smoking. Petrol fumes can
cause explosions and fire.
• Empty the fuel 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. 20 ml of oil from an
oil can.
• Slowly pull back the starter handle, which will bathe
the cylinder wall with oil.
• Attach the spark plug again.
• Clean the cooling fins of the cylinder and the housing.
• Be sure to clean the entire machine to protect the
paint.
• Store the machine in a well-ventilated place.

13. Maintenance

Attention!
Always shut the engine down and remove the spark
plug connector before carrying out any maintenance
work.
m WARNING
Never work on or touch conducting parts on the ig-
nition unit with the engine running. Always remove
the spark plug connector from the spark plug before
starting any work of care or maintenance.
Never perform any work on the machine while it is
running. Any work not described in this operating
manual must be performed by an authorised service
workshop only.
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• Regular, careful maintenance is required to guaran-
tee the safety level and performance of the machine.
• Make sure that all nuts, pins and screws are se-
curely tightened so that the device is in a safe work-
ing condition.
• Regularly check the catch basket for signs of wear
and impaired functionality.
• Regularly clean the catch basket with water and let
it dry thoroughly.
• For safety reasons, replace worn or damaged
parts.
• When storing the machine for a longer period of
time or when maintaining it, the fuel tank must be
emptied. This should only be done outdoors using
a petrol suction pump (available from DIY shops).
Wheel axles and wheel hubs
• These should be lightly greased once a season.
Blade
For safety reasons you should only ever have your
blade sharpened, balanced and mounted by an au-
thorised service workshop. For optimum results it is
recommended that the blade should be inspected
once a year.
Changing the blade (fig. 17)
When changing the cutting tool, only use original re-
placement parts.
Wear gloves to avoid cut injuries while changing the
blade.
Never install another blade.
• Empty the fuel tank before removing the blade.
• Undo the screw to replace the blade.
• Reinstall as illustrated in fig. 17. Fasten the screw
correctly. The fastening torque is 45Nm. Also re-
place the blade screw when replacing the blade.
Damaged blades
Should the blade, in spite of all precautions, come
into contact with an obstruction, shut down the engine
immediately and remove the spark plug connector.
Tip the lawnmower onto its side and check the blade
for damage. Damaged or bent blades must be re-
placed. Never attempt to bend a bent blade back to
straight again.
Never mow the lawn with a bent or heavily worn blade
as this will cause vibrations and can lead to further
damage to the mower.
m Attention! There is a risk of injury if you work with
a damaged blade.
Resharpening the blade
The blades can be resharpened with a metal file. In
order to avoid imbalance, the blade should be re-
sharpened by an authorised service workshop.
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