Storage
e When keep the machine in storage for a long time, drain fuel from
the fuel tank and carburetor, as follows: Drain all fuel from the fuel
tank.
e Remove the spark plug and addition a few drops of oil into the
spark plug hole. Then, pull the starter gently confirm that oil film
covers the engine inside and tighten the spark plug.
e Clear dirt or dust from the cutter blade and outside of engine, wipe
them with a oil-immersed cloth and keep the machine at a place
as dry as possibie.
Drain fuel
Humidity
Maintenance
schedule
General
Engine assembly
screws and nuts
Visual inspection for damage and tightness
Check for general condition and security
Functional check
Functional check
Functional check
Throttle lever
Safety lock key
_| STOP-switch
Air filter
Cooling air duct
Cutting tool
idling speed
After each refuelling
Daily
To be cleaned
To be cleaned
Check for damage and sharpness
Inspection (cutting tool must not move)
Weekly
Spark plug
Muffler
Suction head
Fuel tank
Inspection, replace if necessary
Check and if necessary clean the opening
Quarterly
To be replaced
To be cleaned
Fuel tank
Carburetor
Shuting down
procedure
Empty fuel tank
Operate until engine runs out of fuel
Fault location
Fault
Cause
System
Ovservation
Engine not starting
or under difficulties
Warm start problems
ignition system
Fuel supply
Compression
Mechanical fault
Engine starts but
dies immediately
Fuel supply
Insufficient performance
Several systems may simulta-
neously be affected
Ignition spark existing
No ignition spark
Fuel tank filled
Inside of engine
Outside of engine
Fault in fuel supply- or compression system,
mechanical defect
STOP-switch operated, wiring fault or short circuit, spark
plug or connector detective, ignition module faulty
Incorrect choke position, carburetor defective, suction
head dirty, fuel supply line bent or interrupted
Cylinder bottom gasket delective, crankshaft seais
damaged, cylinder or piston rings defective
Improper sealing of spark plug
Starter not engaging
Tank filled
Ignition spark existing
Tank filled
Broken starter spring, broken parts inside of
the engine
Carburetor contaminated, have it cleaned
Incorrect idling adjustment, suction head or
carburetor contaminated
Fuel tank vent defective, fuel supply line interrupted,
cable or STOP-switch faulty
Engine idling
Air filter contaminated, carburetor contaminated, muffler
clogged, exhaust duct in the cylinder clogged
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