IVT GBC-43, Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

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difficult to start).
Pull the starter 6.
handle (14) until engine starts.
Allow the engine 7.
to warm up for a few minutes
before using.
starting warm engine
If the fuel tank (11) was not run dry, pull the •
starter (14) one to three times and should start.
Do not use choke
If the fuel tank (11) was run dry, after refilling •
repeat steps 3 thru 7 in. “Starting cold engine”
chapter.
Stopping the engine
Move the ignition switch (6) to “STOP” position. •
Maintenance and care
Air filter
Accumulated dust in the air filter will reduce 1.
engine efficiency. Increase fuel consumption and
allow abrasive particles to pass into the engine.
Remove the air filter as often as necessary to
maintain a clean condition.
Light surface dust 2.
can readily be removed
by tapping the filter.
Heavy deposits should
be washed out in
suitable solvent.
Remove the filter 3.
cover (12) by loosening
the air filter cover knob (T).
Adjusting the carburator
Do not adjust the carburetor unless necessary. If
you have trouble with the Carburetor, please call
IVT dealer. Improper adjustment may cause engine
damage And void warranty.
Fuel Filter
Fuel tank is fitted with a filter. the filter is situated 1.
at the free end of the fuel pipe and can be picked
out through the fuel port with a piece of hooked
wire.
Check the fuel filter periodically. Do not allow 2.
dust to enter into the fuel tank. Clogged the
filter will cause difficulty in starting engine or
abnormalities in starting engine or abnormalities in
engine performance.
When the filter is dirty, replace the filter. 3.
When the inside of the fuel tank is dirty, it can be 4.
cleaned by rinsing the tank out with gasoline.
Check spark plug
Do not attempt to remove the plug from a hot
engine in order to avoid possible damage to the
threads.
Troubleshooting
Generals
Clean or replace the plug if fouled with 1.
heavy oily deposits.
Replace the plug if the center electrode 2.
is worn rounded at the end.
Spark gap 0.6-0.7mm (.023”.028”) 3.
Fastening torque = 145-155kg.cm (125- 4.
135in.lb)
when the engine will not start
Check if there is fuel in the tank • ► If not, refill
the fuel tank.
Check the fuel in the tank • ► If it is too dirty or
there is water in it, replace fuel.
Check if there is a fuel filter obstruction • ► If
there, clean fuel filter
Check if there is a spark from the spark plug • ► If
not, replace the spark plug. If still not spark take the
brush cutter to an authorized IVT dealer.
To check:
Remove the spark plug cap and clean any dirt off 1.
around the spark plug.
Remove the spark plug and install the spark plug 2.
in the plug cap.
Set the plug side electrode on the cylinder 3.
head.
Crank the engine. sparks should jump across the 4.
gap.
Be sure there is no spilled fuel around the spark
plug. Spilled fuel may ignite.
when the power tool has a low output
if there is a flameout when speedup and the •
smoke is thin
►
check and adjust the carburetor
if there is compression shortage • ► replace the
piston ring
when the engine is running unstable