Maintenance schedule
The following is a list of the maintenance that must
be performed on the machine. Most of the items
are described in the Maintenance section. The
user must only carry out the maintenance and
service work described in this Operator's Manual.
More extensive work must be carried out by an
authorized service workshop.
Weekly Maintenance:
• Clean the outside of the machine.
• Make sure the throttle trigger lock and the
throttle function correctly from a safety point of
view.
• Check that the stop switch works correctly.
• Check that the cutting attachment does not
rotate at idle.
• Clean the air filter. Replace if necessary.
• Check that the cutting attachment guard is
undamaged and not cracked. Replace the
cutting attachment guard if it has been exposed
to impact or is cracked.
• Check that the trimmer head is undamaged
and not cracked. Replace the trimmer head if
necessary.
• Check that the locking nut of the cutting
equipment is tightened correctly.
• Check that nuts and screws are tight.
• Check that there are no fuel leaks from the
engine, tank or fuel lines.
Monthly Maintenance:
• Check the starter and starter cord.
Annual Maintenance:
• Clean the outside of the spark plug. Remove it
and check the electrode gap. Adjust the gap to
0,6 mm (1/32 inch) or replace the spark plug.
Check that the spark plug is fitted with a
suppressor.
• Clean the outside of the carburetor and the
space around it.
• Check that the bevel gear is filled three-
quarters full with lubricant. Fill if necessary
using special grease.
• Check the fuel filter from contamination and the
fuel hose from cracks or other defects. Replace
if necessary.
• Check all cables and connections.
• Check the clutch, clutch springs and the clutch
drum for wear. Replace if necessary by an
authorized service workshop.
• Replace the spark plug. Check that the spark
plug is fitted with a suppressor.
• Clean or replace the spark arrestor mesh on
the muffler.
MAINTENANCE