3. Remove the paper lter (19:B). Make sure
that no dirt gets into the carburettor. Clean
the air lter housing.
4. Clean the paper lter by tapping it gently
against a at surface. If the lter is very dirty,
replace it.
5. Assemble the lter by performing the above
instructions in reverse order.
Compressed air or petroleum-based solvents
such as kerosene must not be used for cleaning
the paper lter insert. This will damage the lter.
The paper lter insert must not be oiled.
9.10.2 Cleaning / Replacement - mod.: [STI-
GA] (18)
Remove/install the air lters as follows:
1. Carefully clean around the air lter cover.
2. Remove the air lter cover (18:A) by remo-
ving the two clamps.
3. Dismantle the lter assembly (18:D; 18:E).
The prelter is placed over the air lter. Make
sure that no dirt gets into the carburettor.
Clean the air lter housing.
4. Clean the paper lter by tapping it gently
against a at surface. If the lter is very dirty,
replace it.
5. Clean the pre-lter. If the lter is very dirty,
replace it.
6. Assemble the lter by performing the above
instructions in reverse order.
9.10.3 Replace the spark plug
For the frequency of this intervention
see chapter 13.
Before removing the spark plug, clean around its
mounting.
For the type of spark plug and relative spark gap,
please refer to “0 TECHNICAL DATA TABLE”.
9.10.4 Cleaning the air intake.
For the frequency of this intervention
see chapter 13.
See gure (18:B; 19:B; 19A:B).
The engine is air-cooled.
A blocked cooling system can damage the engine.
More meticulous cleaning of the cooling system
should be carried out during each basic service.
9.11 LUBRICATION (20)
For the frequency of this intervention
see chapter 13.
Object Action Fig.
Wheel
bearings
3 grease nipples
Use a grease gun lled
with universal grease.
(20:A)
Steering
spring
Use multipurpose grease (20:B)
Gear
cable
Lubricate the cable ends
with oil when each control
is activated.
(20:C)
9.12 FUSES (20:D)
Fault Fuse
In the event of electrical faults, check/
replace the fuse.
If the problem persists, contact an
authorized servicing centre to get the
relative repairs carried out.
(20:D)
10 ASSISTANCE AND REPAIRS
This manual provides all the necessary infor-
mation to run the machine and for correct basic
maintenance operations which can be performed
by the user.
Any regulations and maintenance operations not
described herein must be carried out by your De-
aler or Authorized Service Centre, which have the
necessary knowledge and equipment to ensure
that the work is carried out correctly, maintaining
the correct degree of safety and the original opera-
ting conditions of the machine.
Before performing any servicing opera-
tions:
a. Place the machine on a at surface.
b. Activate the parking brake (11:B)
c. Stop the engine.
d. Remove the key from the ignition.
Authorized service workshops carry out guaran-
teed repairs and maintenance.
Always use genuine spare parts.
EN
ENGLISH
(Translation of the Original Instructions)
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