W2. - Operator's Manual - John Deere

– To change the oil allow motor to run warm,
remove the dipstick from the filler and lay the
mower on its side so that the used oil drains into
the catch tray.
– Old oil should be disposed off in accordance with
the relevant local regulations and on no account be
discharged into the sewerage system or into the
ground.
– Turn the mower upright and fill approximately 0.6 l
quality oil (See Technical Data) through the filler.
Screw on dipstick and check oil level 9.
Cleaning and replacing the air filter ¢
– Loosen the screw on the air filter cover and open
the cover downwards.
– Carefully remove the filter insert (1) and
tap out on a smooth surface or replace if very
dirty.
– Never oil the insert or blow with compressed air.
Very dirty or oily filter inserts must be replaced
(Order no. SA26547).
– Replacel in housing after cleaning or replacing
the filter element and carefully close the cover.
12. Causes of faults and their remedy
Fault
Engine does not start
Possible cause
– Switch handle not pressed
down.
– No petrol.
– Spark plug connector loose.
– Spark plug defective or dirty or
electrode burnt out.
– Engine getting too much petrol
(spark plug wet).
– Air filter dirty.
– Ignition defective.
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Where conditions are unfavourable (e.g. high levels
of dust), cleaning should be performed each time
the mower is used, otherwise every 3 months or
every 25 operating hours.
Checking the spark plug [
W Danger!
Highly inflammable.
To check for wear, remove the spark plug connector
and unscrew the spark plug. If the electrode is
worn badly the spark plug must be replaced.
Order-no. SA16815. Otherwise it will be sufficient to
clean the spark plug with a steel brush and to set
the electrode distance to 0.75 mm. Screw in the
spark plug (pay attention to sealing ring) into the
engine by hand and tighten using the set screw
wrench. Press on spark plug connector.
Correct storage of the engine
(when not used for a long period of time)
– Let the engine run warm.
– Empty the petrol tank or allow the engine to run
until it stops due to lack of fuel
– Provided the motor is still warm, drain off the oil.
Fill with fresh oil (approx. 0.6 l, see. technical
data).
Remedy
– Press switch handle to upper
part of handlebar.
– Re-fuel.
– Press on spark plug connector.
– Replace or clean spark plug,
set electrode distance to
0.75 mm and replace spark
plug is necessary.
– Have it checked by the John
Deere dealer.
– Clean or replace air filter insert.
– Have it checked by the John
Deere dealer.
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