MAINTENANCE
Maintenance schedule
Below you will find some general maintenance instructions. If you need further information please contact your service workshop.
Daily maintenance
•Check throttle trigger and throttle trigger lockout function.
•Check that the stop switch works.
•Check that the blades do not move when the engine is idling or when the choke is in the start throttle position.
•Clean the outside of the machine.
•Check that the blade guard is not damaged or cracked. Replace the blade guard if it is exposed to impact or is cracked.
•Check that the blade is properly centered, sharp and without cracks.
•Check that the hand guard is not damaged. Replace the guard if damaged.
•Check that the screws that hold the blades together are correctly tightened.
•Check that the transport guard for the blade is intact and that it can be secured correctly.
•Check that nuts and screws are tight.
•Check that there are no fuel leaks from the engine, tank or fuel lines.
Weekly maintenance
•Check the starter and starter cord.
•Check that the vibration damping elements are not damaged.
•Clean the carburettor area.
•Clean the outside of the spark plug. Remove it and check the electrode gap. Adjust the gap to 0.5 mm (.20”), or replace the spark plug. Check that the spark plug is fitted with a suppressor.
•Clean the cooling fins on the cylinder and check that the air intake near the starter is not blocked.
•Fill the gear housing with grease. This should be carried out approximately every 20 working hours.
•Clean the air filter.
•Clean or replace the spark arrestor mesh on the muffler (only applies to mufflers without a catalytic converter).
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