Minuteman KS 28 G (6403.xx) - Manual (Page 53)

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Maintenance and Service
5.9.1 Removing the dirt hopper
1. Switch the machine off and move the
lever (Fig. 24/5) for locking the dirt
hopper to the right (looking in drive
direction) and, at the same time, piv-
ot the handlebar (Fig.
24/4) for-
wards. The frame (Fig. 25/2) of the
dirt hopper is lowered.
The engine must be at a stand-
still before the dirt hopper
(Fig.
24/3) is removed. Risk of
injury through swirling waste
and dust!
2. Hold the dirt hopper (Fig. 24/3) by
the handle (Fig. 24/2) and pull it to
the rear and out of the machine
Fig. 25
5.9.2 Emptying the dirt hopper
Check the fill level of the dirt hopper
(Fig.
24/3) regularly and empty it regu-
larly and as necessary.
Observe the applicable nation-
al laws and local regulations
when disposing of waste.
5.9.3 Inserting the dirt hopper
1. Insert the dirt hopper (Fig. 24/3)
back in the machine from the rear
until they perceptibly engage in the
frame (Fig.
25/2).
2. Pivot the handlebar (Fig. 24/4) to-
wards the rear until the lever
(Fig.
24/5) for locking the dirt hop-
pers audibly engages.
5.9.4 Changing the seals
Check the dirt hopper seals (Fig. 25/1)
for wear on a weekly basis and change
the seals as necessary.
1. Remove the dirt hopper,
refer to Section 5.9.1.
2. Pull the seals (Fig. 25/1) from the
edges.
3. Press new seals (Fig. 25/1) on the
edges.
4. Insert the dirt hopper,
refer to Section 5.9.3.
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