paice setter PS260S, Operator'S Manual

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REGULAR MAINTENANCE NOTES
For engine maintenance details, please refer to the
engine manufacturer’s instructions.
1. Before operation
Check the machine for loose screws or missing parts. Pay
particular attention to the tightness of the cutter blade.
(See page 23 - ‘Installation of cutter’.)
Always check for clogging of the cooling air passage and
the cylinder fins. Clean them if necessary.
2. Cleaning the air cleaner
Remove the air cleaner cover and clean the sponge
element. If there is excessive dust or dirt adhering to the
air cleaner, clean it every day. A clogged air cleaner may
make it difficult or impossible to start the engine or
increase the engine rotational speed. Install the sponge
element around the ribs of the air cleaner case.
3. Applying grease
Apply grease to the gear case through the grease hole
every 25 hours.
Pull the flexible shaft out of the drive shaft and apply
grease to the flexible shaft every 10 hours.
For grease, use lithium type grease No.2 or equivalent.
CAUTION:
to avoid serious injury
The gear casing will be hot during and after operation -
allow it to cool sufficiently before touching.
4. Cleaning the exhaust port
Check the exhaust port every 50 hours. If the exhaust
port is clogged with carbon, remove it by scraping and
tapping gently with a screwdriver.
5. Carburettor adjustment
For details on adjustment of the carburettor, please refer
to the engine manufacturer’s instructions.
CAUTION
Adjustment of the carburettor is not usually necessary, since it
is adjusted to the optimum position when delivered from the
factory.
If the fuel mixture is adjusted extremely lean, it may cause
seizure of the engine.