Florabest FBM 550 A1 - Manual (Page 17)

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1. Remove the spark plug terminal (
14).
2. - Lay the mower on its side, open the
oil tank cap ( 9) and drain the
engine oil into a suitable collecting
vessel;
- Or open the oil tank cap ( 9) and
pump out the engine oil with an oil
pump.
3. Refill with engine oil (see “Initial Opera-
tion”).
Adjusting the Bowden Cable
If the Bowden cable becomes misplaced
for the drive and has too much play, it can
be adjusted.
1. Loosen the small lock nut (4a).
2. - Turn the adjusting nut (4b)
anticlockwise:
The Bowden cable shortens.
- Turn the adjusting nut (4b)
clockwise:
The Bowden cable lengthens.
Maintenance Intervals
Regularly carry out the maintenance work listed in the “maintenance intervals” table.
Regular maintenance prolongs the life of the equipment. It also gives optimum cutting
performance and avoids accidents.
Maintenance Work
(See “cleaning and mainte-
nance“)
Before After
After
1 st 5
Hrs.
After
8 Hrs.
After
50 Hrs. Annual
Work
Check and tighten screws,
nuts and bolts

Check the engine oil level /
petrol level and refill with en-
gine oil / petrol if required
 
Clean operating elements / the
area around the silencer
 
Clean the finger protection b 
Change the engine oil   
Replace the air filter a 
Clean/adjust the spark plug
Replace the spark plug


Check the silencer and spark
catcher b
 
Clean the air cooling system a,b 
a Clean more often if there is a high level of dust or heavy dirt
b See Briggs & Stratton instruction manual