Storage; Maintenance - Scheppach MS225-53E Original Bedienungsanleitung

12. Storage

Store the device and its accessories in a dark, dry
and frost-free place that is inaccessible to children.
The optimum 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 machine with petrol in the tank in-
side a building in which fuel vapours may come into
contact with naked flames or sparks
• Allow the engine to cool before storing it.
• In order to reduce the risk of fire, keep the engine,
exhaust, battery box and the area surrounding the
fuel tank free of grass, straw, moss, leaves or es-
caping grease.
Preparing the mower for long-term storage
Caution: Do not empty the petrol tank in enclosed
areas, near fire or when smoking. Petrol fumes can
cause explosions and fire.
• Empty the petrol 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. 20ml of oil from an oil can.
• Slowly pull back the starter handle, which will bathe
in the cylinder wall with oil.
• Screw the spark plug back in.
• 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.
Battery Pack and Charger
When not in use, disconnect charger and store in a
cool, dry area. Wet, damp areas can cause corrosion
of terminals and electrical contacts. If stored for long
periods in high temperatures (120° F / 50° C), perma-
nent damage to the battery pack can result. Check
electrical terminals and contacts on battery packs
and charger. Wipe with clean cloth or blow clean with
compressed air.
After storage, a normal charge may be required.
To check available charge, press the Battery Fuel
Gauge button (E) and charge if required. See the Bat-
tery Fuel Gauge section.
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13. Maintenance

• Regular, careful maintenance is required to guaran-
tee the safety level and performance of the machine.
• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are tight-
ened securely and that the machine is in safe work-
ing condition.
• Routinely check the grass basket for signs of wear
and impaired functionality.
Regularly clean the grass box with water and let it
dry thoroughly.
• For your own safety, replace worn or damaged
parts without delay.
• If the fuel tank should require emptying this should
only be done in the open air using a petrol suction
pump (available from DIY shops).
m WARNING
Never work on or touch conducting parts on the ig-
nition unit with the engine running. Always pull the
spark plug boot 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 these Operating Instructions must be
performed by an authorized service workshop only.
Attention!
Always shut the engine down and remove the spark
plug connector before carrying out any maintenance
work.
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-
thorized service workshop. For optimum results it is
recommended that the blade should be inspected
once a year.
Changing the knife (fig. 17)
Only ever use original spare parts when having the
blade replaced. Wear gloves when replacing the
blade in order to prevent injury.
Never have any other blade fitted.
• Empty the fuel tank before removing the blade
• To replace the blade, undo the screw.
• Reinstall as illustrated in Fig. 17. Tighten the screw
properly. Tightening torque 45 Nm. When replacing
the blade, the blade screw should also be replaced.
Damaged blades
Should the blade, in spite of all precautions, come
into contact with an obstruction, shut down the en-
gine immediately and pull the spark plug boot.
Tip the lawn mower onto its side and check the blade
for damage. Damaged or bent blades must be re-
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