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MAINTENANCE
Maintenance schedule
Below you will find some general maintenance instructions.
Daily maintenance
• Check the engine oil level and top up if necessary.
• Check throttle trigger and throttle trigger lockout function.
• Check that the stop switch works correctly.
• Check that the cutter does not rotate when the engine is
idling.
• Clean the outside of the machine.
• Check that the harness is not damaged.
• Check that the hand guard is not damaged. Replace the
guard if damaged.
• Check that the trimmer is properly centered, sharp, and
without cracks.
• Check that the trimmer head is undamaged and not
cracked. Replace the trimmer head if necessary.
• A non-balanced blade/trimmer head induces heavy
vibrations that may damage the machine.
• Check that the blade nut is sufficiently 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
• Clean the fins on the flywheel. Check the starter and the
recoil spring.
• Clean the carburettor area.
• Clean the outside of the spark plug. Remove it and check
the electrode gap. Adjust the gap to 0,6-0,7 mm, 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.
• Check that the bevel gear is filled with grease up to 3/4.
Use special grease.
• Clean the air filter.
Monthly maintenance
• Clean the fuel tank.
• Clean the outside of the carburettor and the space around
it.
• Check fuel hose for cracks or other damage. Change if
necessary.
• Change the fuel filter in fuel tank.
• Check electrical wires and connections.
• Replace the spark plug. Check that the spark plug is fitted
with a suppressor.
• Change the air filter.
• Check and clean the spark arrestor mesh on the muffler.
• Change the engine oil.