5. Maintenance and service instructions
5.1 Cleaning
Carry out random inspections on the machine to ensure
an efficient use of the machine.
For a complete maintenance take the machine to your
nearest service agent.
Carry out maintenance work as per the frequency and
table below:
Each 2 petrol
Operation
deposits
Air filter
Petrol filter
Spark plug
Cilinder fins
Blade lubrication
Gear lubrication
It is always necessary to stop the machine,
wait for the blades to stop before carrying out
any cleaning or maintenance work on the machine
and when transporting the machine.
Before performing any maintenance or repair
the machine make sure the engine is off and
remove the spark plug cap. Any changes should
be done on a flat and stable surface.
Carry out all maintenance work on a flat surface and on a
clear surface.
WARNING! Do not change the machine or its
cutting elements. An incorrect change to these
elements could cause SEVERE PERSONAL DAMAGES
OR DEATH.
Only use original spare parts and accessories for this
machine so as to obtain the best performance from the
machine. These spare parts and accessories can be
found in the official distributors of the brand. The use of
other spare parts and accessories could result in risks to
the end user, people who are nearby and to the machine.
Carburettor adjustment is a complex procedure andmust
be carried out by the after sales service.
The removal of the security elements, a poor maintenance
or the substitution of spares and accessories by non
original ones can all cause severe corporal damages.
MAINTENANCE AFTER USAGE
Carry out the following maintenance work once you finish
your task to guarantee that the machine functions correctly
next time.
Each 10 petrol
Once a year
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CLEANING
Maintain the machine clean, specially the petrol deposit
area and the area near the air filter.
Attention! The cutting tool are sharp and can cause
damage. Use protection gloves when cleaning the
machine.
Use a brush to clean the blade. Never use petrol,
detergents, water or any other liquid to clean the blades.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Make periodic inspections of the machine to ensure that
the machine is correct. For a thorough inspection take the
machine to your dealer.
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Use always original spare parts and accessories so as
to achieve the best performance from the machine and
to avoid damages to the end user and the machine. The
use of non original spare parts and accessories can cause
accidents, personal damages and machine breakage.
AIR FILTER
Always check the air filter before starting to work: remove
cover 17 by loosening the locking handle by hand, wash
with soapy water and dry.
PETROL FILTER
The petrol deposit is equipped with a filter. It is located
in the extreme of the aspiration petrol tube and can be
removed using a wire shaped like a hook.
Check the petrol filter periodically. Do not allow dirt to
enter the petrol deposit to avoid the filter getting dirty.
A dirty filter will difficult the engine starting and will provoke
instability and in extreme cases, the machine might even
stop. Check the petrol. If you observe dirt, replace it.
If the interior of the petrol deposit is dirty, you can clean it
with petrol.
SPARK PLUG MAINTENANCE
The most common problems when starting the machine
are due to a dirty spark plug or to a spark plug in a bad
state.
Clean the spark plug and check it regularly. Check that the
distance between electrodes is correct (0.6- 0.7mm).
CLEANING THE CYLINDER REFRIGERATION VENTS
The cylinder refrigeration vents are responsible for cooling
the piston and the cylinder by means of the entry of air.
The vents must always be kept clean, free from material
that could block air from entering. Dirty vents mean that
the engine will overheat, causing it to seize.
Check and clean the cylinder vents periodically.
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