TR2350S
9. Maintenance
WARNING
• Make sure that the engine has stopped and is cool before performing any service to the machine. Contact with moving cutting head or hot muffler may result in a personal injury.
MA2 | ■ AIR FILTER | |
• The air filter, if clogged, will reduce the | ||
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| engine performance. Check and clean | |
| the filter element in warm, soapy water | |
| as required. Dry completely before | |
| installing. If the element is broken or | |
| shrunk, replace with a new one. (MA2) | |
| (1) air filter | |
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MA3 | ■ FUEL FILTER | |
| • When the engine runs short of fuel | |
| supply, check the fuel cap and the fuel | |
| filter for blockage. (MA3) | |
| (1) fuel filter | |
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MA5
MA6
■MUFFLER
WARNING
• Inspect periodically, the muffler for
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loose fasteners, any damage or
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corrosion. If any sign of exhaust leakage is found, stop using the machine and have it repaired immediately.
•Note that failing to do so may result in the engine catching on fire.
■SPARK ARRESTER
•The muffler is equipped with a spark arrester to prevent red hot carbon from flying out of the exhaust outlet. Periodically inspect and clean as necessary with a wire brush.
In the State of California it is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code) to equip a spark arrester when a gas powered tool is used in any forest covered, brush covered, or grass covered unimproved land. (MA5)
(1) spark arrester
■GEAR CASE (MA6)
• The reduction gears are lubricated by |
multipurpose, |
MA4 |
.025 in |
0.655mm |
■SPARK PLUG
•Starting failure and
•REPLACEMENT PLUG IS A NGK BPMR7A.
the gear case. Supply new grease |
every 25 hours of use or more often |
depending on the job condition. |
• Remove the side bolt in gear case |
opposite of grease nipple before |
installing new grease to arrange for old |
grease to exit. |
■INTAKE AIR COOLING VENT
IMPORTANT
•Note that using any spark plug other than those designated may result in the engine failing to operate properly or in the engine becoming overheated and damaged.
•To install the spark plug, first turn the plug until it is finger tight, then tighten it a quarter turn more with a socket wrench.
TIGHTENING TORQUE:
126~185
WARNING
•Never touch the cylinder, muffler, or spark plugs with your bare hands immediately after stopping the engine. The engine can become very hot when in operation, and doing so could result in severe burns.
•When checking the machine to make sure that it is okay before using it, check the area around the muffler and remove any wood chips or leaves which have attached themselves to the brushcutter. Failing to do so could cause the muffler to become overheated, and
