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3. Clean the electrodes with a stiff brush.
4. Adjust the electrode air gap to 0,6-0,7 mm.
5. Replace the spark plug if it is oil-fouled, damaged, or if
the electrodes are worn down.
6. Do not over tighten the spark plug when installing.
The tightening torque is 10.7-16.6 N·m.
Spark Arrester
Maintenance Interval
・
The spark arrester should be inspected and cleaned after every 25 hours of operation.
Replace the screen if it cannot be thoroughly cleaned or if it is damage.
Maintenance
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The spark arrester is installed inside the exhaust outlet of the muffler.
One screw and washer located on the side of the exhaust
outlet holds the spark arrester in place.
1. Remove the cylinder cover. (See section “Cylinder Cooling
Fins”)
2. Remove spark arrester retaining screw, then using a suitable pair
of pliers, withdraw the spark arrester. Do not crush or distort the
spark arrester flange during removal.
3. The screen can be cleaned using a non-flammable solvent and a stiff wire brush.
To reinstall insert the spark arrester into the exhaust outlet while aligning the holes in the arrester flange
and outlet for the retaining screw.
4. Reinstall the screw and washer, then reinstall the cylinder cover.
Adjusting Cutting Blades
0,6 - 0,7 mm
CAUTION
・
Do not touch the sharpened edges of the cutting blades.
The cutting blades are extremely sharp and dangerous at all times.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
・
Muffler surface becomes hot when Trimmer/Brushcutter is in operation and remains hot for
sometime after the engine is shut off.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
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Contact with hot muffler surface could cause a burn.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
・
Make sure the muffler is cool before inspecting and cleaning the spark arrester.
Spark Arrester
Screw
Washer
Muffler Body
