12
GB
drained oil.
a) Place the machine on a flat surface.
b) Clean the area around the filler cap and
unscrew the cap with dipstick (A, Fig.2).
c) Provide a suitable container for collecting the
oil and unscrew the drain plug (C).
d) Refit the drain plug (C) and fully tighten it
having made sure that the gasket is in the
right position.
e) Fill up with fresh oil.
f ) Check that the oil level has reached the “MAX”
notch on the dipstick (B, Fig.3).
g) Close the cap (A, Fig.2) again and clean up any
traces of oil that was possibly spilt.
NOTE:
The oil capacity is about 2.0 liter
6.4
CLEAN SILENCER AND ENGINE
Silencer must be cleaned when the engine is cold.
a) Use a jet of compressed air to remove any
debris and dirt that could cause a fire from the
silencer and its protective cover.
b) Make sure that the cooling air intakes are not
blocked.
c) Clean the plastic components with a sponge
soaked in water and detergent.
6.5
AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE
a) Clean the area around the filter cover.
b) Remove the cover (A, Fig.4) by unscrewing the
two knobs (B).
c) Remove the filtering element (C, Fig.4-5).
d1) Clean the foam element (D, Fig.5) by
squeezing it in warm soapy water, rinsing
it, and allowing it to dry. You may also use a
nonflammable solvent and then allow it to
dry.
d2) Clean the paper element (E, Fig.5) by tapping
it on a hard surface to knock off dirt or by
blowing compressed air (at less than 30 psi)
through the filter from the inside. Never try to
brush off the dirt. Brushing will force dirt into
the filter fibers.
IMPORTANT:
Do not use water, petrol, detergents or
any other products to clean the cartridge.
IMPORTANT:
The sponge pre-filter must NEVER be
oiled.
e) Clean the inside of the filter housing from
dust and debris, making sure to bloc inlet
6. MAINTENANCE
6.1 SAFETY
RECOMMENDATIONS
WARNING:
Remove the spark plug cap
and read instructions before carrying out any
cleaning, repair or maintenance operation.
Wear proper clothing and working gloves
whenever your hands are at risk. Do not perform
maintenance or repair operations without the
necessary tools and technical knowledge.
IMPORTANT:
Never get rid of used oil, fuel or other
pollutants in unauthorised places.
6.2 MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
Follow the hourly or calendar – whichever occur
first – maintenance schedule shown in the
following table.
Operations
A
ft
er F
irst 5 hours
E
v
er
y 5 hours or
daily
E
v
er
y 50 hours or
ev
er
y season
E
v
er
y 100 hours
Check oil level
X
Change oil (1)
X
X
Clean silencer and engine
X
Air filter cleaning and check
(2)
X
Air filter replacement (2)
X
Check spark plug
X
Replace spark plug
X
Fuel filter check (3)
X
1) Change oil every 25 hours if the engine is
operating under heavy load or in hot weather.
2) Clean air cleaner more frequently if the
machine is operating in dusty areas.
3) To be carried out by a specialized Centre.
6.3 CHANGE
OIL
See the specific chapter (8.1) for the oil to be used.
WARNING:
Drain oil while the engine is warm,
being careful not to touch the hot engine nor the
