H. Routine Maintenance
CAUTION!
•Do not make any repairs or adjustments on the machine that are not described in this manual.
•Contact an authorized service center if you have any questions about the repairs to make.
•The warranty may be invalidated in case of improper adjustments made by unautho- rized persons not employed by authorized service centers.
•Place the Stop Switch (10) in the STOP posi- tion before making any adjustments on the machine
•always inspect the machine carefully before use.
1 BLADES
•Before starting the machine check the state of wear and conservation. In case of excessive wear take the unit to a service center for replacement.
•Caution: the blades are sharp and dangerous even with the engine off. Handle with care and use suitable protective gloves.
2 CLEANING OF AIR FILTER (At least every 25 hours of use).
•Use a screwdriver to lift and remove the air filter from its housing (see figure).
•Clean the filter with gasoline.
•Dry the filter with air.
•Reassemble the filter in its housing.
NOTE: Replace the filter if torn or damaged.
3 GREASING GEARBOX (Only for specific models)
•Every 50 hours of operation add grease to the gearbox for the high speed gears, through the inlet (C).
4 SPARKPLUG
•Periodically (at least once every 50 hours) disas- semble and clean the sparkplug and adjust the spacing between the electrodes (0.5 – 0.6 mm).
•Replace if excessively worn or, in any case, after 100 hours of use.
•In case of excessive encrustation, check the carburetor adjustment, the proper percentage of oil in the fuel mixture and make sure the oil is high quality
5 FUEL FILTER
•For cleaning or replacement, remove the cap on the tank and extract the filter using a hook or
•Periodically, at the beginning of the season, take the machine to your service center for general maintenance and cleaning of the inter- nal parts.
•This will reduce the risk of unexpected prob- lems and will guarantee the long life and good working order of your machine.
REGULARLY:
•Important, to avoid overheating the engine, clean off any dust and dirt from the vents on the cylindrical cover and fins on the cylinder using a wooden scraper.
PROLONGED DISUSE:
Empty the fuel tank and run the engine until all the residual fuel is consumed.
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