STORAGE
If the pole hedge trimmer is to be stored for an extended period of time, proceed as follows:
-Drain all fuel from the tank and carburetor.
-Remove the spark plug and add a few drops of
-Clean the entire pole hedge trimmer and apply a thin layer of oil to the metallic surfaces of the machine. Secure and protect the blades with the blade cover provided. Store the pole hedge trimmer in location that is free of humidity.
Drain fuel
Humidity
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
General | Engine | Check general condition and safety |
| Screws, nuts, bolts | Visually check for damage |
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| Confirm that screws, nuts and bolts are secure |
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After refueling | Throttle lever | Check functioning |
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| STOP switch | Check functioning |
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Daily | Air filter | Clean |
| Cooling air duct | Clean |
| Cutting tool | Check for damage, confirm sharp |
| Idling | Confirm that the cutter blades are not in motion |
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Every 20 hours | Gearbox | Add grease |
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Weekly | Spark plug | Check, replace if necessary |
| Muffler | Check, clean outlet if necessary |
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Quarter annually | Fuel filter | Clean or replace, if necessary |
| Fuel tank | Clean inside |
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Before extended storage | Fuel tank | Drain tank |
| Carburetor | Keep engine running until fuel runs out |
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem | System |
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Engine does not start or | Ignition |
difficulty starting |
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Fuel supply
Compression
Mechanical
Warm start problems
Engine starts but stalls | Fuel supply |
immediately |
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Poor performance | Several systems may |
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Observation | Cause |
Ignition spark is present | Problem with fuel supply or compression system, |
| mechanical defect |
No ignition spark | STOP switch in |
| spark plug or connector, defective ignition module |
Fuel available | Wrong choke setting, defective carburetor, fuel filter |
| contaminated, broken or bent fuel hose |
Inside engine | Defective cylinder gasket, damaged crankshaft |
| seals, defective piston and/or cylinder rings |
Outside engine | Loose spark plug |
Starter not functional | Defective starter spring, mechanical defect inside |
| engine |
Fuel available | Carburetor contaminated (have carburetor cleaned) |
Ignition functioning |
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Fuel available | Incorrect idling adjustment, carburetor or fuel filter |
| contaminated |
| Defective fuel tank vent, broken fuel hose, defective |
| STOP switch (loose contact, etc.) |
Engine idling | Contaminated air filter, carburetor contaminated, |
| clogged muffler, clogged cylinder exhaust duct |
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