Operating instructions

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n Check the fuel and engine oil levels and
refill or top up if required.
n Make sure that the ignition cable is
secured to the spark plug.
n Check the area immediately around the
petrol tiller.
6. Operation
n Set the depth stop (4) to the desired
depth and secure with the split pin.
n Swing the transport wheel up and make
sure that the bolt is engaged in the notch
in the mount at the front.
n Push the petrol fuel tap (Fig. 1/Item A) to
the “ON” position. (Push the lever towards
the engine).
n Push the starter lever down to the “Choke”
position (Fig. 19/Item A).
n Pull the start cable (7) gently until you
feel resistance, then pull vigorously. If the
engine does not start up immediately,
repeat the above steps.
n Move the starter lever to the position in the
middle (Fig. 19/Item B) = working position
(Engine speed: fast(
)/slow( ).
n  Starter lever position (Fig.19/Item C) =
stop engine (‘0’).
n Depending on how tall you are you can
adjust the complete holder for the steering
handles to the top position. To do so,
loosen the screws (Fig. 14/Item A), adjust
the bracket and retighten the screws.
n To start the star-type tiller blades, rotate
the clutch handle lock (27)
counterclockwise and press the clutch
handle (8) down and hold in this position
(See Fig. 18 / Fig. 18b). Releasing the
clutch handle brings the star type tiller
blades to a stop (if they do not stop,
readjust the clutch cable).
n If the engine is to be stopped for some
time, then pull the fuel tap lever to the
‘OFF’ position (Lever pointing away from
the engine). (Fig. 1/Item A).
7. Cleaning, maintenance, storage
and ordering of spare parts
Pull off the spark plug boot (fig.23) before doing
any cleaning and maintenance work. Also pull
the fuel tap lever to the ‘OFF’ position (Lever
pointing away from the engine). (Fig.1/Item A).
7.1 Cleaning
n Keep all safety devices, air vents and the
motor housing free of dirt and dust as much
as possible. Wipe the equipment with a clean
cloth or blow it with compressed air at low
pressure..
n We recommend that you clean the
device immediately each time you have
finished using it.
n Clean the equipment regularly with a
moist cloth and some soft soap. Do not use
cleaning agents or solvents; these could
attack the plastic parts of the equipment.
Ensure that no water can seep into the
device.
7.2 Maintenance
Please note: Switch off the unit immediately
and contact the UK helpline 0151 649 1500
n In the event of unusual vibrations or noise.
n If the engine appears to be overloaded
or misfires.
7.2.1 Air filter maintenance
n Check and clean the air filter before
every use, and replace it if necessary.
n Undo the screw on the air filter cover (Fig.
20) and remove the cover (Fig. 21).
n Remove the filter element (Fig. 22).
n Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or
petrol to clean the element.
n Clean the element by tapping it on a flat
surface.
n Assemble in reverse order.
7.2.2 Spark plug maintenance
Check the spark plug for dirt and grime
after 10 hours of operation and if necessary
clean it with a copper wire brush. Thereafter
service the spark plug after every 50 hours
of operation.
n Pull off the spark plug boot (Fig. 23) with a twist.
n Remove the spark plug (Fig. 23/Item A with
the supplied spark plug wrench and bar.
n Assemble in reverse order.
Helpline No. UK 0151 649 1500 / IRE 189 094 6244