Hyundai HYT2318, User Manual

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4. MAINTENANCE
4.1. Routine maintenance.
4.1.1. Good maintenance is essential for safe, economical and trouble-free operation. It will also
help reduce air pollution.
4.1.2. The purpose of the maintenance and adjustment schedule is to keep the machine in the
best operating condition.
4.1.3. Turn off the engine before performing any maintenance. If the engine must be run, make
sure the area is well ventilated. The exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas. Please
use only recommended accessories. The accessories which are not of an equal quality may
damage the machine.
MAINTENANCE Daily Weekly Monthly
Clean the outside of the machine.
Make sure the throttle trigger lock and the throttle function correctly from
a safety point of view.
Check that the engine switch works correctly
Check that the blades do not move when the engine is idling or when the
choke is in the start throttle position.
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Check that the blades are undamaged and show no signs of cracking or
other damage. Replace the blades if necessary.
Check that the blade guard is not damaged or distorted. Replace
the blade guard if it is bent or damaged.
Clean the air filter and replace if necessary.
Check that nuts and screws are tight.
Check that there are no fuel leaks from the engine, tank or fuel
lines.
Check the starter and starter cord.
Clean the outside of the spark plug. Remove it and check the
electrode gap. Adjust the gap to 0.6 mm - 0.7 mm or replace the
spark plug. Check that the spark plug is fitted with a spark plug
cap.
Clean the machine’s cooling system.
Clean the outside of the carburetor and the space around it.
Check the flange, cap and nut are assembled correctly and
tightened.
Clean the fuel tank.
Check all cables and connections.
Check that the clutch is operating correctly. Contact dealer to
replace if necessary.
Replace the spark plug. Check that the spark plug is fitted with a
spark plug cap.
To reduce the fire hazard, clean dirt, leaves and surplus lubricant,
etc. from the muffler and engine.