Daily Maintenance
Prior to each work day, perform the following:
Remove all dirt and debris from the | Carefully remove any accumulations of |
engine, check the cooling fins and air | dirt or debris from the muffler and fuel |
cleaner for clogging, and clean as neces- | tank. Dirt |
sary. | lead to engine overheating, premature |
| wear, or create a fire hazard. |
Check for loose or missing screws or components. Make sure the cutting at- tachment is securely fastened.
Check the entire unit for leaking fuel or grease.
10-Hour Maintenance
Every 10 hours of operation (more frequently in dusty or dirty conditions):
Remove the air cleaner element. See Figure 22. Clean or replace as neces- sary. To clean element: Wash it thor- oughly in soap and water. Let dry before reinstalling the element.
CAUTION!
Do not operate the unit if the air cleaner or element is damaged, or if the element is wet.
Remove and clean |
or replace the |
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Figure 22 |
10/15-Hour Maintenance
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Figure 23
Every 10 to 15 hours of operation:
Remove and clean the spark plug.
Adjust the spark plug electrode gap to 0.024 inch (0.6 mm). If the plug must be replaced, use only a Champion CJ8Y or equivalent type of spark plug of the cor- rect heat range. See Figure 23.
CAUTION!
Before removing the spark plug, clean the area around the plug to prevent dirt and debris from getting into the engine’s internal parts.
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