MAINTENANCE
Maintenance schedule
Below you will find some general maintenance instructions.
Daily maintenance
•Check throttle trigger and throttle trigger lockout function.
•Check stop switch function.
•Check that the blades do not rotate while idling or when the choke is in the start position.
•Clean the exterior of the machine.
•Check that the harness is undamaged.
•Check the blade guard for damage or cracks.
•Change the guard in case of impacts or cracks.
•Check that the blade is properly centred, sharp, and without cracks.
•Check the hand guard for cracks and chips or damage. Replace if necessary.
•Check that the blade screws are sufficiently tightened.
•Make sure that the blade transport guard is undamaged and that it can be securely fitted.
•Check that nuts and screws are sufficiently tightened.
•Check for fuel leaks.
Weekly maintenance
•Check the starter, especially cord and return spring.
•Make sure that the vibration damping elements are not damaged.
•Clean the carburetor area.
•Clean the exterior of the spark plug.
•Remove it and check the electrode gap.
•Adjust it to 0,5 mm (.020"), or change the spark plug.
•Clean the cooling fins on the cylinder and check that the air intake at the starter is not clogged.
•Fill the gearbox with grease. This should be carried out after approximately every 20 working hours.
•Clean the air filter.
•Clean or replace the muffler’s spark arrest screen (not on mufflers with a catalytic converter).
Monthly maintenance
•Clean the fuel tank.
•Clean the exterior of the carburetor and the space around it.
•Clean the fan and the space around it.
•Check fuel hose for cracks or other damage. Change if necessary.
•Change fuel filter in fuel tank.
•Check clutch, clutch spring and clutch drum for wear. Change if necessary.
•Check electrical wires and connections.
•Change the spark plug.
•Change the airfilter.
•Check and clean the muffler’s spark arrest screen if necessary (only mufflers with a catalytic converter).
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