Powerplus POWXG7540 LAWN SCARIFIER 118CC EN - Manual (Page 8)

POWXG7540
EN
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8.4.2 Working without grass bag
If using the scarifier withtout bag:
 Pull the fixing pole and lift the ejection gurad, then release the fixing pole. (Fig. 7)
 The ejection guard will flip back and open an angle. (Fig. 8)
8.5 Tips for proper working
It is recommended that you overlap scarifying paths a little. Try to scarify in straight lines for a
nice, clean look. Insodoing, the aeration swaths should always overlap each other by a few
centimeters in order to avoid bare strips.
As soon as grass clippings start to trail the scarifier, it is time to empty the grass basket.
Important! Before taking off the grass basket, switch off the motor and wait until the roller has
come to a stop.
To remove the grass basket, lift up the ejector flap with one hand, while unhooking the basket
with the other.
How frequently you should scarify your lawn is determined primarily by the speed at which the
grass grows and the hardness of the soil.
Keep the underside of the equipment clean and remove soil and grass build-up. Deposits
make it more difficult to start the aerator and decrease the quality of the scarifying.
Always scarify along inclines (not up and down).
Switch off the motor before doing any checks on the roller.
Important! The roller rotates for a few seconds after the motor is switched off. Never attempt to
stop the roller.
In the event that the rotating roller strikes an object, immediately switch off the equipment and
wait for the roller to come to a complete stop. Then inspect the condition of the roller. Replace
any parts that are damaged.
9 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
9.1 Scarifier Maintenance
The scarifier should be cleaned thoroughly every time after it has been used. This particularly
applies to its underside and the blades. To do so tip the scarifier slightly on to its side and
remove the dirt.
Important! Before you tip the equipment, the petrol tank must be emptied to
prevent petrol leaking out. Ideally you should use a conventional petrol
extraction pump for this purpose.
9.2 Engine Maintenance
Please follow engine manual to maintain the engine.
9.2.1 Spark Plug
After every 50 hours of running the spark plug should be removed. Check the color of the
deposits on the end of the spark plug it should be a “Tan” color. Remove all deposits using a
stiff brush a brass wire brush is ideal. Check the spark plug gap and adjust if required. The
correct gap should be 0.7 to 0.8mm.
9.2.2 Engine Oil Replacement
 We recommend that the oil be changed after the first 40 hours of use, then once every
100 hours.
 Place the machine on a level surface and warm up the engine for several minutes. Then
stop the engine.