435 L/U Brushcutter
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Original Instructions Version December 12
Maintenance
IMPORTANT
After every use, check that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely fastened and tighten if necessary.
In the event of an accident, breakdown or blockage, ensure the engine is turned off before any work is
carried out to rectify this.
Make sure the engine has stopped and is cool before performing any service to the machine. Contact with a
moving cutting head or hot muffler may result in a personal injury.
Fuel Filter
Every 15 hours of operation, using a wire hook, take the
fuel filter from the fuel tank and clean or replace with a
new fuel filter.
Oil Change
Running the engine with a low or high oil level will cause damage to the engine which will not be
covered by warranty.
An oil change should be performed after the first 5 hours of operation, thereafter, change the oil after every
50 hours:
1. Drain the oil when the engine is warm.
2. Check the fuel filler cap is tightened.
3. Remove the cap/dipstick and drain the oil into a container and dispose of this at your local recycling
centre.
4. Fill with fresh 10w30 oil, insert and remove the oil filler cap/dipstick without screwing it into the oil filler
neck, remove it and check the oil level on the dipstick, ensure the oil is up to the full mark on the dipstick.
5. Refit the oil filler cap securely.
