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Excessive fuel consumption.
Clean the filter every 25 hours, or more regularly if
conditions are exceptionally dusty.
Cleaning the air filter
Remove the air filter cover and take out the filter. Wash it
clean in warm, soapy water. Ensure that the filter is dry
before refitting it.
An air filter that has been in use for a long time cannot be
cleaned completely. The filter must therefore be replaced
with a new one at regular intervals. A damaged air filter
must always be replaced.
Gear
Check the oil level of the gear box every 50 hours of use
and change with new oil as necessary (SAE 80-90).
A
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Make sure that the auger is standing in an upright
position.
•
Open the oil filler cap A and the screw B.
•
Fill the gear box with oil. The correct level of oil is
reached when you can see a drop of oil come out of
the hole for the screw B.
•
Fit the screw B and close the oil filler cap A.
MAINTENANCE
Fuel filter
1
When the engine runs short of fuel supply, check the fuel
cap and the fuel filter for blockage.
Spark plug
The spark plug condition is influenced by:
•
•
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These factors cause deposits on the spark plug
electrodes, which may result in operating problems and
starting difficulties.
If the machine is low on power, difficult to start or runs
poorly at idle speed: always check the spark plug first
before taking any further action. If the spark plug is dirty,
clean it and check that the electrode gap is 0,6-0,7 mm.
The spark plug should be replaced after about a month in
operation or earlier if necessary.
B
A
CAUTION! Always use the recommended spark plug
B
type! Use of the wrong spark plug can damage the piston/
cylinder. Check that the spark plug is fitted with a
suppressor.
Fuel filter
Incorrect carburettor adjustment.
An incorrect fuel mixture (too much or incorrect type
of oil).
A dirty air filter.
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