To do a check of the vibration damping system
1. Make sure that there are no cracks or deformation
on the vibration damping units.
2. Make sure that the vibration damping units are
correctly attached to the engine unit and handle unit.
Refer to
Product overview on page 203
for information
about where the vibration damping system is on your
product.
To do a check of the start/stop switch
1. Start the engine.
2. Press the start/stop switch down to the STOP
position. The engine must stop.
To do a check of the muffler
WARNING: Do not use a product that
has a defective muffler or a muffler that is in
bad condition.
WARNING: Do not use a product if
the spark arrester screen on the muffler is
missing or defective.
1. Examine the muffler for damages and defects.
2. Make sure that the muffler is correctly attached to
the product.
3. If your product has a special spark arrester screen,
clean the spark arrester screen weekly.
4. Replace a damaged spark arrester screen.
CAUTION: If the spark arrester screen
is blocked the product becomes too hot
and this causes damage to the cylinder and
piston.
AutoTune
™
Your product has the AutoTune
™
function that adjusts
the carburetor automatically, which gives the best
possible adjustment. AutoTune
™
lets the engine adapt
to weather conditions, altitude, gasoline and the type of
two-stroke oil.
CAUTION: If AutoTune
™
does not work
correctly, speak to your servicing dealer.
The product adjusts correctly after some
fuelings.
To replace a broken or worn starter
rope
1. Loosen the screws to the starter housing.
2. Remove the starter housing.
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