Maintenance schedule
The following is a list of the maintenance that must be performed on the machine. Most of the items are described in the
Maintenance section.
Maintenance
Clean the outside of the machine.
Make sure the throttle trigger lock and the throttle function
correctly from a safety point of view.
Check that the stop switch works correctly.
Check that the cutting attachment does not rotate at idle.
Clean the air filter. Replace if necessary.
Check that the guard is undamaged and not cracked.
Replace the guard if it has been exposed to impact or is
cracked.
Check that the trimmer head is undamaged and not
cracked. Replace the trimmer head if necessary.
Check that nuts and screws are tight.
Check that there are no fuel leaks from the engine, tank or
fuel lines.
Check the starter and starter cord.
Check that the vibration damping elements are not
damaged.
Clean the outside of the spark plug. Remove it and check
the electrode gap. Adjust the gap to 0.65 mm (.026"), or
replace the spark plug. Check that the spark plug is fitted
with a suppressor.
Clean the machine's cooling system.
Clean or replace the spark arrestor screen on the muffler
(only applies to mufflers without a catalytic converter).
Clean the outside of the carburettor and the space around
it.
Check that the bevel gear is filled three-quarters full with
lubricant. Fill if necessary using special grease.
Check the fuel filter for contamination and the fuel hose for
cracks or other defects. Replace if necessary.
Check all cables and connections.
Check the clutch, clutch springs and the clutch drum for
wear. Replace if necessary by an autorized service
workshop.
Replace the spark plug. Check that the spark plug is fitted
with a suppressor.
Check and clean the spark arrestor screen on the muffler
(only applies to mufflers fitted with a catalytic converter).
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