Maintenance
Clean the fuel tank.
Examine all cables and connections.
Examine and clean the spark arrestor screen on the muffler (for products
without catalytic converter).
Examine and clean the spark arrestor screen on the muffler (for products
with catalytic converter).
Examine the spark plug. Replace if it is necessary.
To do a check of the spark plug
CAUTION:
spark plug. Refer to
page 20 . An incorrect spark plug can
cause damage to the product.
1. If the product is not easy to start or to operate or
if the product operates incorrectly at idle speed,
examine the spark plug for unwanted materials.
To decrease the risk of unwanted material on the
spark plug electrodes, do these steps:
a) make sure that the idle speed is correctly
adjusted.
b) make sure that the fuel mixture is correct.
c) make sure that the air filter is clean.
2. Clean the spark plug if it is dirty.
3. Make sure that the electrode gap is correct.
Technical data on page 20 .
Refer to,
4. Replace the spark plug monthly or more
frequently if necessary.
To clean the cooling system
CAUTION:
cooling system can make the product
too hot, which can cause damage to the
product.
The cooling system includes the cooling fins on the
cylinder and the air intake screen.
•
Make sure that the cooling system is not dirty or
blocked.
•
Clean the cooling system with a brush weekly or
more frequently if it is necessary.
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Use the recommended
Technical data on
A dirty or blocked
To do maintenance of the muffler
WARNING:
that has a damaged muffler.
WARNING:
very hot during and after operation, also
at idle speed. Use protective gloves to
prevent burn injuries.
1. Stop the engine and let the muffler become cool.
2. Replace the spark arrester screen if it is
damaged.
3. Remove the screws (A) and remove the exhaust
duct (B).
C
B
A
Note:
The inner surfaces of the muffler contain
chemicals that can cause cancer. Be careful
not to touch these elements if the muffler is
damaged.
4. Remove the spark arrester screen (C) and clean
it with a wire brush. Remove dirt from the inlet
and outlet of the muffler with the wire brush.
Also, remove dirt from the exhaust port of the
cylinder with the wire brush.
5. Attach the spark arrester screen and the exhaust
duct with the screws. Tighten the screws to 2–3
Nm.
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
X
Do not use a product
The mufflers become
X
X
X
X
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