Please note that the following maintenance intervals apply for normal
operating conditions
only. If your daily working time is longer than normal or operating condi-
tions are difficult
(very dusty work area etc.) shorten the specified intervals accordingly.
before
s
tart
in
g
w
ork
and
af
ter
each
ref
uel
in
g
s
to
p
aft
e
r
fi
n
is
hi
ng
work
or
dai
ly
in
fi
rst
m
ont
h
o
r
af
ter
1
0
hours
every
3
m
ont
hs
or
every
2
5
hours
every
6
m
ont
hs
or
every
5
0
hours
every
1
2
m
ont
hs
or
every
100
hours
if
dam
aged
if
faul
ty
,
if
requi
red
Engine oil
Check oil level
x
Change
x
x
Complete machine
Visual inspection (condition, leaks)
x
x
Clean
Control handle
Check operation
x
x
Air filter
Check
x
x
Clean
x
x
Replace
x
x
Filter in fuel tank
Check
x
x
Replace
x
x
Fuel tank
Clean
x
Carburetor
Check idle setting -
cutting tool must not rotate
x
x
Readjust idle
x
Spark plug
Readjust electrode gap
x
Cylinder fins
Clean
x
All accessible screws and nuts
(not adjusting screws)
Retighten
x
Metal cutting tools
Visual inspection
x
x
Sharpen
x
x
Gearbox lubrication
Check
x
Top up
Drive shaft
Check
Relubricate
x
Valve clearance
Check and adjust if necessary
x
Fuel lines
Check and replace if necessary
every 2 years
FS 25-4, 65-4
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