Maintenance
Clean the cooling system.
Clean the external surface of the carburetor and the area around
it.
Clean or replace the spark arrester mesh.
Clean the inner surface of the fuel tank.
Make sure that the gearbox is filled with grease.
To adjust the idle speed
1. Clean the air filter and attach the air filter
cover.
2. Start the product. Refer to
engine on page 12 .
3. Turn the idle adjustment screw T clockwise
until the cutting unit starts to move.
4. Turn the idle adjustment screw
counterclockwise until the cutting unit
stops.
WARNING:
does not stop when you adjust
the idle speed, speak to your
nearest servicing dealer. Do not
use the product until it is correctly
adjusted or repaired
Note:
The idle speed is correct when the
engine operates smoothly in all positions.
Technical data on page 21 for the
Refer to
recommended idle speed.
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To start the
If the cutting unit
To do maintenance on the muffler
The muffler decreases the noise level and
directs the exhaust gases away from the
operator.
WARNING:
catalytic converters get very hot
during operation and will stay hot for
some time after you stop the
product. This also applies at idle
speed. If you touch the product it
can result in burns to the skin. Think
about of the risk of fire.
1. Stop the product and let it cool down.
2. Remove the cover to the muffler.
3. Remove the screw holding the spark
arrestor mesh.
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