■ MUFFLER
WARNING
•
Inspect periodically, the muffler for loose
fasteners, any damage or corrosion. If any sign of
exhaust leakage is found, do not use the brush
cutter and have it repaired immediately.
•
Note that failing to do so may result in the
engine catching on fire.
■ INTAKE AIR COOLING VENT
WARNING
•
Never touch the cylinder, muffler, or spark
plugs with your bare hands immediately after
stopping the engine. The engine can become very
hot when in operation, and doing so could result in
severe burns.
•
When checking the brush cutter to make sure
that it is okay before using it, check the area around
the muffler and remove any wood chips or leaves
which have attached themselves to the brush cutter.
Note that failing to do so could cause the muffler to
become overheated, and that this in turn could
cause the brush cutter to catch on fire. Always make
sure that the muffler is clean and free of wood chips,
leaves, and other waste before use.
•
Check the intake air cooling vent and the area
around the cylinder cooling fins after every 25 hours
of use for blockage, and remove any waste which has
attached itself to the brush cutter. Note that it is
necessary to remove the plug guard shown in Figure
in order to be able to view the upper part of the
cylinder.
IMPORTANT
•
If waste gets stuck and causes blockage around
the intake air cooling vent or between the cylinder
fins, it may cause the engine to overheat, and that in
turn may cause mechanical failure on the part of the
brush cutter.
(1) Cylinder fin
(2) Intake air cooling vent (back)
■ PROCEDURES TO BE PERFORMED AFTER EVERY 10
HOURS OF USE
1. Remove the muffler, insert a screwdriver into the
vent, and wipe away any carbon buildup. Wipe away
any carbon buildup on the muffler exhaust vent at
the same time.
2. Tighten all screws, bolts, and fittings.
3. Check to see if any oil or grease has worked its way
in between the clutch lining and drum, and if it has
wiped it away using oil-free, lead-free gasoline.
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