NOTE
The maintenance schedule below lists only
maintenance work on the high-pressure pump . In
addition, maintenance work on the engine must also
be taken into consideration .
DANGER! RISK OF INJURY DUE TO ACCIDEN-
TAL STARTING OF THE APPLIANCE .
· Before working on the appliance, turn the engine
switch to "0/OFF" and pull off the spark plug
connector .
· RISK OF BURNS! Do not touch the hot exhaust
silencer, cylinder or cooling fins .
Maintenance intervals
Before use
· Check the oil level using the dipstick 34 .
If the oil appears milky (water in the oil) contact
customer service immediately .
· Check the high-pressure hose for damage (risk of
bursting) .
Replace a damaged high-pressure hose
immediately .
Every 25 operating hours
· Check the oil level using the dipstick .
If the oil appears milky (water in the oil) contact
customer service immediately .
Every 50 operating hours
· Check the oil level using the dipstick .
If the oil appears milky (water in the oil) contact
customer service immediately .
· Clean the water filter .
· Clean the intake filter .
· Check the fastenings between the engine and the
frame for cracks and have any cracked fastenings
replaced by customer service .
Maintenance work
Changing the engine oil
· Prepare an approx . 1 litre container to collect
the oil .
· Unscrew the oil drain screw 15 .
· Allow the oil to drain out into the container .
NOTE
Old oil must be disposed of in an environmentally
friendly manner or handed in to an authorised
collection point .
· Screw the oil drain screw 15 back in .
· Pour new oil slowly into the opening on the oil
inlet 34 .
Fill the oil slowly so that air bubbles can escape .
See technical specifications for oil type and fill
quantity.
Engine
DANGER!
Switch off the appliance immediately and contact
customer service:
– If you notice unusual vibrations or noises .
– If the engine seems overloaded or misfires .
· Keep all protective equipment, air vents and the
engine housing as free of dust and dirt as possible .
Wipe the appliance with a clean cloth or blow it out
with low-pressure compressed air .
· We recommend cleaning the appliance aer every
use .
· Clean the appliance regularly with a damp cloth
and a little so soap .
Do not use any cleaning agents or solvents as these
can damage the plastic surfaces of the appliance .
Make sure that no water can penetrate into the
interior of the appliance .
Air filter
· Clean the air filter 5 regularly; replace if necessary .
· To do this, open the air filter 5 by removing the
wing nut 23 and then pulling out the air filter 5 .
· Remove the filter elements .
· Do not use any aggressive cleaning agents or
petrol to clean these elements .
· Clean the elements by knocking them out on a flat
surface . In the event of severe soiling, wash with a
soap solution and then rinse in clear water and allow
to dry .
· Assembly is done in the reverse order .
Spark plug
Check the spark plug/spark plug connector for the
first time aer
20 operating hours for contamination and clean if
necessary with a wire brush . Aerwards, service the
spark plug aer every 50 hours of opera- tion .
· Pull of the spark plug connector 26 with a twisting
motion .
· Remove the spark plug 26 with the supplied spark
plug spanner .
· Assembly is done in the reverse order .
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