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MAINTENANCE
Maintenance schedule
The following is a list of the maintenance steps that must be performed on the machine. Most of the items are described
in the Maintenance section. The user must only carry out the maintenance and service work described in this Operator's
Manual. More extensive work must be carried out by an authorized service workshop.
Maintenance
Daily
maintenance
Weekly
maintenance
Monthly
maintenance
Clean the outside of the machine.
X
Make sure the throttle trigger lock and the throttle function
correctly from a safety point of view.
X
Check that the stop switch works correctly.
X
Check that the cutting attachment does not rotate at idle.
X
Clean the air filter. Replace if necessary.
X
Check that the guard is undamaged and not cracked. Replace
the guard if it has been exposed to impact or is cracked.
X
Check that the trimmer head is undamaged and not cracked.
Replace the trimmer head if necessary.
X
Check that nuts and screws are tight.
X
Check that there are no fuel leaks from the engine, tank or fuel
lines.
X
Check the starter and starter cord.
X
Check that the vibration damping elements are not damaged.
X
Clean the outside of the spark plug. Remove it and check the
electrode gap. Adjust the gap to 0,65 mm or replace the spark
plug. Check that the spark plug is fitted with a suppressor.
X
Clean the machine’s cooling system.
X
Clean or replace the spark arrestor mesh on the muffler (only
applies to mufflers without a catalytic converter).
X
Clean the outside of the carburettor and the space around it.
X
Check that the bevel gear is filled three-quarters full with
lubricant. Fill if necessary using special grease.
X
Check the fuel filter for contamination and the fuel hose for cracks
or other defects. Replace if necessary.
X
Check all cables and connections.
X
Check the clutch, clutch springs and the clutch drum for wear.
Replace if necessary by an autorized service workshop.
X
Replace the spark plug. Check that the spark plug is fitted with a
suppressor.
X
Check and clean the spark arrestor mesh on the muffler.
X
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