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MAINTENANCE
Good maintenance will extend the life of the machine. Prolonged or constant use may require more intensive
maintenance for the machine to continue to function properly.
ATTENTION: Make sure the engine is completely shut down before performing any maintenance
or repair. This will eliminate any potential risk.
MAINTENANCE
Check for loose nuts and/
or bolts
Tighten all nuts and bolts
Air filter
Fuel filter (if equipped)
Spark plug
Cleaning the fuel tank
Fuel line
Chain
Adjusting the idle speed
Regular carburation
Cleaning the combustion
chamber
ATTENTION
• Always wear gloves when working around the blade assembly.
• Use only original spare parts for this machine.
• Operating the engine without a muffler or with a damaged muffler installed can increase engine
noise enough to cause hearing loss.
NOTE: This machine must never operate with a defective or missing spark arrestor or muffler. Make
sure the muffler is properly secured and in good condition. A damaged muffler is a fire hazard and
can cause hearing loss.
1.
Carefully remove any accumulated dirt or debris from the muffler and fuel tank. The accumulation of dirt in these
can lead to engine overheating, fire or premature wear.
EVERY MONTH
EACH USE
OR 12H. USE
Check
Check
Check
Check
EVERY 3
EVERY 6
MONTHS
MONTHS OR
OR 30H. USE
60H. USE
Complete
Replace
Clean / Replace if necessary
Check
Replace
Check
Replace
Complete
Replace
Replace if necessary
Replace if necessary
Check
Check
Replace
EVERY 12
MONTHS OR
100H. USE
Adjust