Maintenance schedule
Owner’s Manual
Below you will find some general maintenance instructions.
For further information please contact your Tanaka service dealer.
Daily maintenance
•Clean the exterior of the unit.
•Check that the harness is undamaged.
•Check the blade guard for damage or cracks. Change the guard in case of impacts or cracks.
•Make sure the cutting attachment is properly centered, sharp, and without cracks. An
•Make sure the cutting attachment nut is sufficiently tightened.
•Make sure that the blade transport guard is undamaged and that it can be securely fitted.
•Make sure fasteners are tightened.
Weekly maintenance
•Check the recoil starter, especially cord and return spring.
•Clean the exterior of the spark plug.
•Remove it and check the electrode gap. Adjust it to 0.6 mm, or change the spark plug.
•Clean the cooling fins on the cylinder and check that the air intake at the starter is not clogged.
•Make sure the gear case is filled with grease up to ¾ full.
•Clean the air filter.
Monthly maintenance
•Rinse the fuel tank with gasoline.
•Clean the exterior of the carburetor and the space around it.
•Clean the fan and the space around it.
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