Kersten WKB 60 M-U 70, Original Operating Manual

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10 Maintenance
10.1 General information
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The safety regulations listed in 3.3.5 must be followed.
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The weed brush must be periodically serviced.
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Failure to do so could result in personal injury or damage to the machine. Check all safety-
relevant parts before each use.
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Always carry out repair, maintenance and cleaning work, as well as the elimination of
malfunctions, only when the drive is switched off and the motor is still. Remove ignition key or
spark plug connector! After carrying out this work, reattach all protective devices!
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Check all screw and bolt connections after the first 5 operating hours.
10.2 Daily maintenance
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Check the protective devices and brush elements for wear and, if necessary, replace them.
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Check the brush elements for tightness.
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Damaged brush elements must be replaced.
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Check the brush holder whether it is free from wrapping such as e.g. Wire and Weeds.
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Check the movement of the moving parts.
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Perform a test run before each use.
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Lubricate the hinge shaft as specified by the manufacturer.
10.3 Maintenance after 50 operating hours or longer standstill
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The moving parts must be greased or oiled at regular intervals as well as at the start and end of
the season.
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Check the oil level of the gearbox. Unscrew the front control screw on the gearbox (6: Q). The oil
level must be just below the opening and should be filled with gear oil SAE 80W-90.
10.4 Replacing brush elements
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Replacement of brush elements may only be carried out by a qualified person.