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A STEELFORT PRODUCT
MAINTENANCE
Should be carried out at REGULAR
INTERVALS in each of the indicated
months or after a certain number of
hours of operation (whichever comes
first). (1)
BEFORE USE
EVERY TIME
MONTHLY OR
AFTER 25
HOURS
EVERY THREE
MONTHS OR
AFTER 50
HOURS
EVERY SIX
MONTHS OR
AFTER 100
HOURS
Air Filter
Clean
Fuel Tank & Filter
Clean
(1)
(2)
Fuel Feed Line
Check (replace
if necessary)
Every three years
(2)
(1) If operated in dusty areas carry out maintenance more frequently.
(2) A specialist technician should carry out this maintenance if the owner does not have the appropriate tools or
mechanical knowledge.
AIR FILTER
(FIG.21)
WARNING
Cleaning the air filter is essential to guarantee the
efficiency and duration of the machine. Do not work
with a damaged filter or without a filter, as this could
permanently damage the engine.
Clean the filter as follows:
•
Loosen the knob (3), remove the cover (1) and
the filter element (2).
•
Wash the filter element (2) with soap water. Do
not use petrol or other solvents.
•
Leave the filter to dry in the open air.
•
Fit the filter element (2) and the cover (1) back
on, tightening the knob (3) again.
•
WARNING
The use of petrol or combustible solvents for
cleaning can cause fire or explosion. Therefore only
use soap water or non-combustible solvent. Never
operate the machine without the air filter.
SPARK PLUG
RECOMMENDED SPARK PLUG: NGK BPMR7A / BOSCH
WSR6F To ensure proper engine operation, the spark
plug must be properly gapped and free of deposits.
1.
Remove the spark plug cap.
2.
Clean any dirt around the spark plug base.
3.
Use the socket spanner which provided to
remove the spark plug.
4.
Visually inspect the spark plug. Remove carbon
deposits using a wire brush.
5.
Check for discoloration on the top of the spark
plug. The standard color should be a tan color.
6.
The acceptable spark plug gap should be
between 0.6 - 0.7mm.
FIG.21
