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Fuel pipe
REPLACEMENT OF FUEL PIPE
CAUTION: INFLAMMABLES STRICTLY PROHIBITED
Interval of Cleaning and Inspection: Daily (every 10 operating hours)
Replacement: Annually (every 200 operating hours)
Replace the fuel pipe every year, regardless of operating frequency. Fuel
If any leakage is detected during inspection, replace the fuel pipe immediately.
INSPECTION OF BOLTS, NUTS AND SCREWS
Retighten loose bolts, nuts, etc.
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Check the fuel cap and oil cap for tightness. Check for fuel and oil leakage.
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Replace damaged parts with new ones for safety operation.
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CLEANING OF PARTS
Always keep the engine clean by wiping down with a cloth rag.
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cause piston seizure.
REPLACEMENT OF GASKETS AND PACKINGS
Replace gaskets and packings if the engine is disassembled.
Any maintenance or adjustment work that is not included and described in this manual is only to be performed by Authorized Service Agents.
WARNING:
The engine is still hot just after stopping engine. When draining the fuel, allow
DANGER:
When the machine is kept out of operation for a long time, drain all fuel from the fuel
tank and carburetor, and keep it at a dry and clean place.
Drain fuel from the fuel tank and carburetor according to the following
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procedure:
1) Remove the fuel tank cap, and drain fuel completely.
If there is any foreign matter remaining in the fuel tank, remove it
completely.
3) Push the primer pump until fuel is drained from there, and drain fuel
coming into the fuel tank.
5) Then, continue to operate the engine until it stops.
Remove the spark plug, and drip several drops of engine oil through the
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spark plug hole.
Gently pull the starter handle so that engine oil will spread over the engine,
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and attach the spark plug.
Attach the cover to the metal blade.
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In general, store the machine in horizontal position, or if it is not possible,
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place the machine as the cutting tool comes below the engine. Pay full
attention how to store the machine to prevent the machine from falling.
Otherwise it may result in personal injury.
Keep the drained fuel in a special container in a well-ventilated shade.
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STORAGE
Attention after long-time storage
Before startup after long-time shutdown, be sure to replace oil (refer to P 22). Oil will deteriorate while the machine is kept out of
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operation.
