Waspper GF120, Operation Manual

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CAUTION!
The starter cord recoil (engine
resistance against the direction of starter cord pull)
will draw your shoulder and hand towards the engine
faster than you are able to release is, this may result
in spraining, contusion or breakage of your limb.
Once the engine has started up, shift the choke control lever
A
into the
RUN position SLOWLY.
ENGINE SHUTDOWN
Engine shutdown comprises the following steps
Shift the engine speed control lever (page 4)
B
to ½ of the turn towards the position and let the engine
run for at reduced speed for 15-20 seconds. Then proceed with turning the engine ignition push switch
C
and
the fuel switch
D
into the
OFF (0)
position
.
CAUTION The motor is equipped with a sensor that shuts down the motor if the motor oil
level oil level drops to dangerous levels. Disregard to the regular inspections may result in
irreversible damage to internal components of the engine. Such damage is not covered by
the warranty.
NEVER spray any water on the engine when hot. Such actions may cause ingress of water
into the fuel system or the ignition system. Clean the engine with a damp cloth and
compressed air to remove dust from the air filter compartment.
MAINTENANCE
Every 8 hours or every
day
Engine oil level check
Inspection of air filter and exhaust vicinity
After the first 5 hours
Engine oil change
Every 50 hours or at
the end of the season Clean the air filter
Engine oil change
Every 100 hours Inspection and adjustment of the ignition spark plug electrode.
Fuel pipeline check
There may be rare cases, when the protective metal guards come loose during operation. These parts need to
be tightened, since long-term exposure of a loose guard to vibrations causes damage to the mounting holes. If
damaged, the protective guard on the exhaust, the air filter or the cooling fan must be replaced with original
spare parts, since that is the only way to ensure maximum operation safety.
Spare parts are available from the manufacturer or any authorised servicing centre. For a complete list of
components, see this manual or the manufacturer’s website.
Storage for winter season
Correct long-term storage methods are essential to ensure smooth operation during
the next season. Correct storage helps extend the engine service life.
The following steps will help you ensure the maximum service life of engine components with protection against
corrosion and wear of sliding components of the engine.
The engine must be stationary and its temperature must be below 50°C. Use a damp cloth to clean the engine
from dust and dirt. Once dried up, any potential damaged spots must be treated with paint or a piece of cloth
soaked up with oil. That will prevent entry of air to the metal sheet and subsequent corrosion.
Open the fuel tank cap and check the quantity of fuel inside the tank. Long-term presence of fuel inside the tank
during storage has an adverse effect on the fuel quality. That may cause an uneven operation of the engine and
a reduced performance. Using the drain plug located on the bottom side of the carburettor, drain all petrol from
the tank and the carburettor.
DO NOT TIP THE ENGINE OVER.