RIDGID RD6800 Series, Руководство оператора

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17 — English
SPARK ARRESTOR
See Figure 25.
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Inspect the spark arrestor for breaks or holes. Replace
if necessary. To purchase a replacement spark arrestor
contact RIDGID customer service at 1-866-539-1710.
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Use a brush to remove carbon deposits from the spark
arrestor screen as needed.
DRAINING FUEL TANK/CARBURETOR
See Figures 26 - 27.
To help prevent gum deposits in the fuel system, drain the
fuel from the tank and carburetor before storing.
DRAINING THE FUEL TANK
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Turn the engine OFF ( O ).
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Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.
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Remove the fuel line from the petcock by squeezing the
ends of the retaining clip and sliding the fuel line off.
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Install one end of a drain line over the petcock, and place
the other end in a fuel container large enough to catch
the fuel being drained from the tank.
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Turn the fuel valve to the ON position.
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For better fuel drainage, please tilt the unit toward the
fuel petcock slightly (approximately 1 in.).
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When the fuel has drained from the tank, close the fuel
valve and reinstall fuel line securely on petcock.
DRAINING THE CARBURETOR
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Turn the engine OFF ( O ).
 Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.
 Position a suitable container under the carburetor drain
screw to catch fuel; loosen the screw.
MAINTENANCE
 Allow fuel to drain completely into container.
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Retighten drain screw.
NOTE: Consult hazardous waste management guidelines in
your area for the proper way to dispose of used fuel.
REPLACING FUEL FILTER
See Figure 28.
Occasionally the fuel filter may become clogged and need
replacing. To purchase a replacement fuel filter contact
Ridgid customer service at 1-866-539-1710.
NOTE: Fuel tank must be empty before replacing fuel filter.
Run unit until tank is empty, if needed, or inspect filter prior
to fill-up.
To replace:
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Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.
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Remove the fuel line from both sides of the filter by
squeezing the ends of the retaining clip with pliers.
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Slide the fuel line off.
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Replace with new fuel filter.
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Reinstall fuel lines to new fuel filter.
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Turn the fuel valve to the ON position.
TRANSPORTING
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Turn the engine OFF ( O ).
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Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.
 Make sure engine and exhaust of unit is cool.
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Lower the handle.
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Keep unit level while transporting to prevent fuel spill-
age.
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Do not drop or strike unit or place under heavy objects.