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CAUTION
How to clean the fuel filter pot
1.
Move the fuel value to the closed (OFF) position.
2.
Remove the fuel filter pot, wash out any sediment
with non-flammable cleaner and allow to air dry.
3.
Secure the filter pot back in its original position.
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Do not wash with highly flammable dangerous substances such as gasoline or thinner.
Other inspections
1.
Please make sure that each operating lever is working correctly. (Every use)
2.
The V-belt will stretch a little when used for the first time. Please adjust its tension after 2-3
hours of driving. (See page 28, Drive clutch cable adjustment.)
3.
Move the machine a little to check for any signs of unusual noise or heat.
4.
Please avoid working the machine too hard for the first 2-3 hours of operation in order to allow
all parts time to become sufficiently accustomed to one another.
5.
Please do not forget to attend to the machine after use and perform periodic inspections. (See
page 36, Periodic Voluntary Inspection Table.)
6.
Check that nuts and bolts are not loose or missing.
7.
Look all around the machine and check that there is no oil leaking from anywhere.
How to adjust cables, V-belt, and crawlers
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For safety reasons, please be sure to place the machine on a flat open surface with the engine
switched off and the spark plug cap removed before performing adjustments on any cables and
belts.
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Do not operate near lit tobacco or other sources of ignition.
Please clean inside the fuel valve every 50 hours of use.
Carry out this job in a clean place free from dust and dirt.
NOTICE
WARNING
