Hayter Mowers 185E XR16, 184E XR44 manual Storage, Change the engine oil

MOWER MAINTENANCE

Oil Service Continued

Change the engine oil after the first 5 hours of operation and thereafter according to the ‘Maintenance Schedule’:-

1.Drain fuel by running the engine until the fuel tank is empty.

2.Remove the spark plug lead.

3.Allow the engine to cool.

4.Drain the oil while the engine is warm.(Not hot)

5.Tip the machine over on to its side ensuring that the air cleaner is uppermost.

6.Remove the oil filler dipstick and drain the oil into a suitable container.

7.Refill with new oil of the recommended SAE viscosity grade. (Refer to-‘Before Starting the Mower’)

Storage

During transport and storage ensure the fuel cap vent knob and fuel line are closed.

Engines stored in excess of 30 days need to be protected with a fuel additive or drained of fuel to prevent gum from forming in the fuel system or on essential carburettor parts. To ensure your mower is maintained in good working order it is important that the following procedure is adopted. Refer to the engine handbook as necessary.

Drain fuel from the engine by operating the engine until it stops.

Disconnect the spark plug lead, turn off fuel valve lever.

Change the engine oil.

Remove the engine spark plug and pour 15ml of engine oil into the engine cylinder and replace the spark plug. Do not exceed the stated volume of oil as engine damage may occur on re-starting. Do not replace the spark plug lead. Slowly pull the engine start - grip once to crank the engine. This will distribute the oil and help prevent engine corrosion.

Clean grass and debris from the engine cylinder, cylinder head cooling fins, under top cowl, and around and behind exhaust/exhaust guard.

Lubricate the mower.

Treat metal parts with a water repellent anti-corrosion product.

Cover the mower with a protective sheet and store it in a dry, ventilated area.

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