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Maintenance tasks
10 MAINTENANCE TASKS
DANGER!
Before setting, maintenance and repair
work, always switch off the engine and
secure.
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Pull off the ignition cable, and keep it away
from the spark plug (1-5).
10.1 Carburettor setting
NOTE
Carburettor adjustments may be carried
out only by authorised specialist work-
shops or by our customer service.
10.2 Ignition spark control
WARNING!
Sparks may cause fire or an electric
shock.
■
Using a suitable spark tester
■
Never check for ignition sparks when the
spark plug is removed
11 REPAIR
NOTE
Repairs may be carried out only by au-
thorised specialist workshops or by our
customer service.
■
Only use original AL-KO spare parts
12 MAINTENANCE AND CARE
DANGER!
Before setting, maintenance and repair
work, always switch off the engine and
secure.
■
Disconnect the spark plug connector before
any maintenance and cleaning work
■
Do not spray the equipment with water! Pen-
etrating water (ignition system, carburettor...)
can lead to malfunctions.
■
Clean the equipment after every use
■
Refer to the maintenance schedule
■
Comply with the intervals measured in hours
or years, whichever occurs first.
■
For use under more demanding conditions,
more frequent maintenance is required
12.1 Change the air filter (5)
Clean the air filter regularly. Renew air filters if
damaged.
1. Remove the air filter cover (D). To do so,
press the closing flap (E) and remove the
cover.
2. Remove the filter (F) and outer filter (G), and
knock them out against a hard surface until
the dirt has been removed. Do not brush out!
Reinstall the filter and outer filter.
3. Put the air filter cover (D) back on and close.
12.2 Changing the oil (6)
Check the oil level regularly.
Check the oil level every 8 operating hours or ev-
ery day before starting the engine (see "Oil rec-
ommendations").
WARNING!
There is a risk of fire and explosion
due to fuel leaking out.
Before draining the oil, empty the fuel
tank.
NOTE
Drain off the old oil when the engine is
warm.
Warm oil runs out quickly and fully.
1. In order to empty the fuel tank, run the en-
gine until it stops because it has run out of fu-
el.
2. Disconnect the spark plug connector (1-5).
3. Unscrew the oil dipstick (1-6).
4. Extract the oil using the service kit (option:
Item no.: 106118) and drain it into the con-
tainer from the kit (6)
5. Fill in new oil (SAE 10W-30, fill volume: 0.5 l)
using a funnel (4).
6. Screw the oil dipstick back in.
12.3 Maintaining the spark plug type
CAUTION!
Danger of electric shock!
Never check for ignition sparks when the
spark plug is removed.
The electrode clearance of the spark plug (2)
should be 0.7 mm to 0.8 mm.
■
Never start the engine without a spark plug.
1. Remove the spark plug (2) with a socket
wrench.
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