MAINTENANCE
The grease in the bevel gear does not nor- mally need to be changed except if repairs are carried out.
Maintenance schedule
Below you will find some general mainte- nance instructions.
Daily maintenance
SCheck throttle trigger and throttle trigger
lockout function.
SCheck that the stop switch works correctly.
SCheck that there are no fuel leaks from the engine, tank or fuel lines.
SCheck that the cutter does not rotate when the engine is idling.
SClean the outside of the machine.
SCheck that the harness is not damaged. S Check that the blade guard is not dam-
aged or cracked.
S Replace the blade guard if it is exposed to impact or is cracked.
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S Check that nuts and screws are tight.
S Check that the screws that hold the bevel gear are tight.
S Check that the trimmer head is tight.
Weekly maintenance
SCheck the starter and starter cord. S Clean the carburetor area.
S Clean the outside of the spark plug. Re- move it and check the electrode gap. Ad- just the gap to 0.024″ (0.6 mm), or replace the spark plug. Use resistor spark plug Champion
S Clean the cooling fins on the cylinder and check that the air intake near the starter is not blocked.
S Check that the bevel gear is filled with grease up to 3/4 full. Use special grease.
S Clean the air filter.
Monthly maintenance
SClean the fuel tank.
SClean the outside of the carburetor and the space around it.
SClean the fan and the area around it.
SCheck fuel lines for cracks or other dam- age. Change if necessary.
SChange the fuel filter in fuel tank.
SCheck the clutch, clutch springs and the clutch drum for wear. Replace if neces-
sary.
SCheck electrical wires and connections. S Replace the spark plug. Use resistor
spark plug Champion
S Change the air filter.
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