Transportation and storage
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For storage and transportation of the product and
fuel, make sure that there are no leaks or fumes.
Sparks or open flames, for example from electrical
devices or boilers, can start a fire.
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Always use approved containers for storage and
transportation of fuel.
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Empty the fuel tank before you put the product in
storage for a long period of time. Discard the fuel at
an applicable disposal location
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Safely attach the product during transportation to
prevent damage and accidents.
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Keep the product in a locked area to prevent access
for children or persons that are not approved.
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Keep the product in a dry and frost free area.
To prepare for storage
Prepare the product for storage at the end of the
season, and before more than 30 days of storage.
1. Stop the engine and close the fuel valve.
2. Start the engine and tilt the product approximately 10
cm from the gound, in the direction of the muffler.
3. When the engine stops, release the engine brake
handle.
Technical data
Engine
Brand / Model
3
Displacement, cm
Speed, rpm
Nominal engine output, kW
Spark plug gap, mm
Spark plug type
Fuel and lubrication system
Fuel tank capacity, liter
1
The power rating of the engine indicated is the average net output (at specified rpm) of a typical production
engine for the engine model measured to SAE standard J1349/ISO1585. Mass production engines may differ
from this value. Actual power output for the engine installed on the final product will depend on the operating
speed, environmental conditions and other values.
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Transportation, storage and disposal
Technical data
1
4. Disconnect the spark plug cable.
5. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank.
6. Remove the spark plug and pour 5 ml of engine oil
through the spark pluge hole.
7. Pull the starter rope handle 3 times to distribute the
oil in the engine.
8. Examine the spark plug, see
plug on page 12 . Do not connect the spark plug
cable.
9. Clean the air filter, see
12 .
10. Examine the cutting equipment, see
cutting equipment on page 11 .
11. Clean the product, see
11 .
Disposal
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Obey the local recycling requirements and applicable
regulations.
•
Discard all chemicals, such as engine oil or fuel, at a
service center or at an applicable disposal location.
•
When the product is no longer in use, send it to a
Flymo dealer or discard it at a recycling location.
XL500
Honda / OHC GCV 160
160
3150 +0/-100
3.0
0.75
NGK BPR6ES
0.9
To examine the spark
To clean the air filter on page
To examine the
To clean the product on page
13