CLEANING, MAINTENANCE, STORAGE, DISPOSAL
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ZI-MD300
14.2
Maintenance
CAU TION
Shut off the machine and let it cool down before start servicing!
The machine does not require extensive maintenance. If malfunctions and defects occur, let it be
serviced by trained persons only.
N OTICE
Only a properly maintained equipment may be a satisfactory tool. Care and maintenance
deficiencies can cause unpredictable accidents and injuries. Repairs should be per-
formed only by authorized service centers.
Improper operation may damage the equipment or endanger your safety.
14.2.1
Maintenance plan
Controls for the maintenance of the machine
Loose or lost screws, nuts, bolts
Regularly prior to each operation
Damage of any part of the machine
Regularly prior to each operation
Check fuel tank of tightness
Regularly prior to each operation
Check track
Regularly prior to each operation
Clean machine
Regularly after operation
Lubricate the moving parts
Every 25 working hours
Clean spark plug
Every 25 working hours
Clean air filter
Every 20-30 working hours
Change engine oil
First 20h and afterwards every 100h or after 1 year
Check gear box oil level
After 50h
Change gear box oil
After 100h or 2 years.
14.2.2
Air filter
Dirty air filters reduce the engine power due to insufficient air flow to the carburetor. Regular
monitoring, especially in dusty atmosphere is therefore essential!
1
•
To clean the air filter, first loosen the wing
nut (1) on the air filter housing, remove the
cover and take out the air filter elements.
•
Carefully clean the air filter elements under
running water and with a mild detergent.
•
Wring out the filter elements and let them
dry.
•
Drop a few drops of engine oil onto the air
filter elements.
•
Reinsert the air filter elements into the
housing and reinstall the cover.
NOTICE:
Never clean the air filter elements with
gasoline or flammable solvents: Warning. Fire or
explosion!
NOTICE:
Do not run the engine without an air
filter: This dust penetrates through the carbure-
tor and causing premature wear.
14.2.3
Engine
Information about engine maintenance you can find in operation manual of the engine manufacturer!
