Inhalt R47VE - Operator's Manual - John Deere

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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 ".
Cleaning and replacing the air filter }
– Loosen the screw on the air filter cover and open
the cover downwards.
– Carefully remove the filter insert and top out on a
smooth surface or replace if very dirty.
– Never oil the insert or blow out with compressed
air. Very dirty or oily filter inserts must be replaced
(air filter insert: order no. SA26547).
– Replace the filter element in housing after cleaning
or replacing and carefully replace cover.
Under unfavourable work conditions (excessive dust)
it will be necessary to clean during mowing or every
3 months or after 25 hours of operation.
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.
– Battery is not charged.
– Connection cable between
ignition key, battery and engine
loose or without contact .
– Loose cable lug at ignition
lock.
Checking the spark plug ¯
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).
Remowing and re-charging the starter battery = + !
– Re-charge the battery as described under section 5.
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.
– Charge the battery
– Connect or make sure battery
plug is connected to wiring
harness.
– Have it checked by the John
Deere dealer.