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6. MAINTENANCE
Always stop the engine and unplug the spark plug before doing any repairs or maintenance.
Never touch the rotating nylon cord or blade.
Check and maintain fuel level regularly, and maintain the fuel/oil mix to the correct ratio.
Frequently check the brush cutter and make sure that all grass deposits are removed from the
trimmer head and/or blade
Check the blade, in order to obtain a good cut, the blade should always be sharp and well balanced.
At regular intervals, check the tightness of all nuts, bolts and screws.
If the blade hits an obstacle check for damage and if the machine vibrates badly stop the lawn-
mower and take it to a service dealer.
Always refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine off.
Whilst carrying out maintenance you must wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Suggested PPE Sturdy footwear, work gloves (especially when working near blade), long trousers
and hearing protection.
WARNING
!
CAUTION
!
Component Each use
E
very 3
m
ths or
1
5
h
ours
E
very 6
m
ths or
5
0
h
ours
E
very 12
m
ths or
1
00
h
ours
E
very
2
4 mths
o
r 300
h
ours
Air filter
Check ○
Clean
○ a
Spark plug
Check/Adjust ○
Change ○
Spark plug
electrode
Clean ○
Cooling fins Check/Clean ○
Connecons
– nuts bolts
screws etc.
Check and
ghten as
required
○
Coupling Examine
○ b
Idle Check/Adjust
○ b
Valve clearance Check/Adjust
○ b
Spark arrester Check/Clean Every 300 hours
Fuel tank Examine ○
Fuel pipes Examine Each use replace as required
Bevel gear Fill
Aer 25 hours of use (For locaon of bevel gear grease nipple
Secon 9 Part Locaon.
MAINTENANCE CYCLE
a = Increase maintenance intervals if operating in dusty environments. b = All maintenance operations - except those listed in the
operating instructions, must be performed by qualied service personnel