Routine Maintenance - Powermate PEA438.1 Manual De Operación

Routine Maintenance

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A
Air Filter:
WARNING
Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance .
Your Auger has been equipped with two air filters inside
the housing . Accumulated debris and dust in the air
filter will reduce engine performance, increase fuel
consumption and increases the risk of engine damage .
Clean the air filters every 5 hours of operation . It may
be necessary to clean the air filter more often in dry
conditions due to a large amount of airborn debris .
1 . Before removing air filter cover, brush away any loose
dirt or debris on and around the pre-filter located in
the outer filter housing .
2 . Remove air filter by unscrewing the retaining fastener .
(Fig . 6)
3 . Remove and clean foam filter . (Fig . 8)
• Light surface dust can readily be removed by
tapping the filter .
• Heavy deposits should be washed out in soap
and water . Squeeze out any remaining water and
allow the filter to completely dry .
WARNING
Never clean filter in gasoline or other flammable solvents .
4 . Add a drop of thin oil to the filter and replace it .
B
Spark Plug:
Inspect the Spark Plug after every 10-15 hours of use;
adjust Spark Plug gap and replace Spark Plug as
necessary . Replace Spark Plug every year to maintain
engine performance and easy starting .
To inspect or replace the Spark Plug:
1 . Remove the insulated Spark Plug boot .
2 . Using appropriate tools, remove the spark plug by
turning counter-clockwise .
3 . Clean and adjust the Spark Plug gap to 0 .024 – 0 .028
in . (0 .6 - 0 .7mm) .
C
Earth Blade and Fishtail Point:
WARNING
1. Use only the manufacturer's replacement part intended
for this Auger Bit . Do not use any other Earth Blade or
Fishtail Point . To install any other brand part to this
Auger Bit can result in serious personal injury . Replace
worn or damaged Earth Blade or Fishtail Point .
2 . Auger blades and drilling points are sharp . Avoid
contact with the auger bladed and drilling points while
replacing or sharpening and while installing auger bit,
starting or transporting the unit .
1 . Remove the mounting hardware (bolts and nuts), and
take off the earth blade (see Figure 7) .
2 . Install new Earth Blade with new mounting hardware .
3 . Tighten the bolts to secure blade .
4 . To Replace the Fishtail Point, unscrew the point using
an adjustable wrench to grip the side of the Fishtail
Point . Replace with new part (see Figure 8) .
Questions? Call Toll Free at 1-800-737-2112
5 . Remove the paper air filter element (Fig 9) Clean filter
by gently tapping it on a flat surface . If very dirty,
replace with a new filter .
6 . Reassemble the filter element and air filter cover .
NOTICE
Ensure that the air filter cover knob is securely tightened
before every use . (Fig 6)
4 . Replace any worn Spark Plug with a recommended
replacement (see Product Specifications) .
5 . Apply anti-seize compound to the Spark Plug threads
only following the manufacturer's instructions.
6 . Install the Spark Plug finger tight in the cylinder head,
then tighten . Do not over tighten to 10 to 12 ft-lbs .
7 . Replace the insulated Spark Plug boot .
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