Maintenance
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Do a check of the stop switch to make sure that it operates correctly.
X
Make sure that the cutting attachment does not rotate at idle speed.
X
Clean the air filter. Replace if it is necessary.
X
Make sure that the blade is sharp and put correctly in the center, look for cracks.
If the blade is not in the center correctly, it can cause damage to the product.
X
Examine the cutting attachment guard for damages and cracks. Replace it if it is
damaged.
X
Examine the trimmer head for damages and cracks. Replace it if it is damaged.
X
Make sure that the screws and nuts are tight.
X
Examine the engine, the fuel tank and the fuel lines for leaks.
X
Examine the transport guard. Make sure that the blade is not damaged and that
the transport guard can be attached correctly.
X
Clean the cooling system.
X
Examine the starter and the starter rope for damages.
X
Examine the vibration damping units for damages and cracks.
X
Clean the external surface part of the spark plug. Remove it and do a check
of the electrode gap. Adjust the electrode gap to the correct distance (refer to
) or replace the spark plug. Make sure that the spark
plug has a supressor.
X
Clean the external surface of the carburetor and the area around it.
X
Do a check of the bevel gear to make sure that it is filled ¾ with lubricant. Use
special grease to fill if it is necessary.
X
Clean or replace the spark arrestor mesh on the muffler.
X
Do a check of the fuel filter for contamination and the fuel hose for cracks or
other defects. Replace if it is necessary.
X
Do a check of all cables and connections.
X
Do a check of the clutch, clutch springs and the clutch drum for wear. If it is
necessary to replace 1 or more of these units, speak to your servicing dealer.
X
Replace the spark plug. Make sure that the spark plug has a supressor.
X
Examine and clean the spark arrestor mesh on the muffler.
X
To adjust the idle speed
WARNING:
Read the warning
instructions in the safety chapter before you
).
WARNING:
If the cutting attachment
rotates when the engine is at idle speed
the idle adjustment screw T must be turned
counterclockwise until the cutting attachment
stops.
1. Make sure that the air filter is clean.
2. Make sure that the air filter cover is in position.
3. Get the idle adjustment screw T.
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