SOLO 582 Benzin Schiebemäher Heckauswurf - Manual (Page 27)

Maintenance and care
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10 Maintenance and care
For your own safety, remove the spark
plug cap from the spark plug (12) prior to
any maintenance work or cleaning.
Any maintenance and care that go beyond the
described explanations need to be left to an
authorized Service Center.
10.1 Cleaning the mower
After each use, the mower needs to be thoroughly
cleaned. Special attention needs to be given to the
lower side, the blade and the cutting area circle.
Tip: To enable the lawnmower to be maintained
and cleaned with an empty fuel tank, fill only
enough fuel for the mowing job in hand. That way,
the tank can be quickly emptied after mowing has
been completed.
After releasing handle screw (15), the mower can
be raised onto its rear wheels and be supported on
the lower handle. First pull the spark plug cap. The
fuel tank should be empty, if possible, to prevent
fuel spilling from the fuel tank cap. Catch any fuel
running out of the carburettor with a suitable rag.
Dirt and grass debris is removed easily
immediately after mowing. Imbedded grass debris
and dirt on the mower deck‘s lower section
interrupt the grass collection and affect cutting
results. Imbedded dirt on the blade and on the
blower wheel lead to imbalance and consequently
to vibration.
Check also for cleanliness of the duct.
The ejection air duct can be cleaned with a small
stick or with a screw driver.
Do not spray the mower with a hose or
high pressure cleaning hose.
The engine has to remain dry.
The outer deck parts can simply be kept clean by
wiping the unit off with a rag. Strong cleaning
agents of any kind are not to be used.
10.2 Wheel axles and wheel hubs
Wheel axles and wheel hubs are to be lubricated
occasionally (at least once a year). Remove the
wheel cap, loosen the screw and remove the
wheel. During disassembly observe the sequence
for the reassembly of the parts. We recommend
SOLO bearing grease, part no. 00 83 175.
10.3 Height adjustment
Before storing your lawn mower out of season
clean and lubricate the wheel adjuster spindle with
grease (this procedure is necessary at least
annually).
For this, set the wheel adjuster to its highest
position (max), clean and lubricate the exposed
part of the spindle with grease. Then set the wheel
adjuster to its lowest position (min), clean and
lubricate the remaining spindle with grease. For
this, we recommend SOLO bearing grease, part
no. 00 83 175.
10.4 Air filter maintenance
Note: Dirty air filters reduce the engine‘s efficiency,
the carburettor does not receive sufficient air flow.
Routine inspection, especially in dusty conditions,
is essential.
Attention: Danger of fire or explosion!
Never clean air filter parts with gasoline or
flammable solvents.
Especially observe all the instructions in the
respective engine operator's manual.
To clean the air filter, simply tap out the filter.
Damaged filters have to be replaced.
Replacement air filters are available at Briggs &
Stratton (www.briggsandstratton.com).