AL-KO PRO 140/QSS Manual página 17

Repairs
Repairs must only be made by authorised service
centres or by our repair service.
Only use original AL-KO spare parts!
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Maintenance and care
Danger!
Always switch off and secure engine prior to any
adjustments, maintenance and repairs.
Remove the spark plug cap prior to carrying out any
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maintenance or repairs.
Do not hose down the engine with water!
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Water ingress (ignition system, carburettor etc) may
cause malfunction.
Clan the equipment after every use.
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Take note of maintenance schedule.
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Follow the hourly or annual intervals, depending on
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which occurs first.
More frequent maintenance is required under more
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severe operating conditions.
Changing the air filter
Clean the air filter regularly. Replace damaged air filter.
1. Remove air filter cover (D). Press latches (C) and
remove cover.
2. Remove filter (E) and outer filter (F) and tap on hard
surface until the dirt is removed. Do not brush! Install
filter and outer filter again.
3. Install air filter cover again and lock in place.
Changing the oil
(Figure 3)
Check oil level regularly.
Check oil level every 8 operating hours or daily prior to
starting the engine (see oil recommendations).
Warning!
The fuel tank must be emptied before draining the
oil. Fire and explosion hazard is created through
leaking fuel if instruction not observed.
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(Figure 2)
Drain the used oil while the engine is warm.
Warm oil drains quickly and completely.
1. To drain the fuel tank, let the engine run until it runs
out of petrol.
2. Remove spark plug cap (Component index, Item 6).
3. Place a suitable container under the engine to catch
the oil.
4. Screw out the dip stick (Component index, Item 5).
Remove the drain plug (H) and the seal (I).
5. Tilt the engine towards the container so that the oil can
drain fully from the drain opening (J).
6. Place engine back into the horizontal position.
7. Reinstall seal ring and drain plug.
8. Fill with new oil (SAE 10W-30, quantity: 0.55 l).
9. Screw in dip stick.
Dispose responsibly of used oil.
Spark plug maintenance
Warning!
Never check for spark when the spark plug is
removed.
The spark plug's (K) electrode gap should be 0.7 mm - 0.8
mm.
Never start the engine without spark plug.
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An incorrect spark plug can cause engine
damage.
Clean engine
Attention - Fire hazard!
Remove combustible material from exhaust and
cylinder area.
Regularly clean dirt from engine using a rag or a brush.
Clean cooling openings.
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(Figure 4)