TS 440
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Maintenance and Care
The following maintenance intervals apply in normal operating conditions. The
specified intervals must be shortened accordingly when working for longer than
normal or under difficult cutting conditions (extensive dust, etc.).
Before starting work
At the end of work and/or
daily
Whenever tank is refilled
Weekly
Monthly
Yearly
If not functioning properly
If damaged
As required
Complete machine
Visual inspection (condition, leaks) XX
Clean X
Operating controls Check operation XX
Wheel brake system, V-ribbed belts
Check operation X
Have repaired by a servicing dealer
1)
X
Manual fuel pump
Check X
Have repaired by a servicing dealer
1)
X
Fuel pick-up body in fuel tank
Test, check X
Replace XXX
Fuel tank Clean X
Air filter (all filter components) Replace Only if there is a noticeable loss of engine power
Cooling air intake slits Clean X
Cylinder fins
Have them cleaned by a servicing
dealer
1)
X
Spark arresting screen in muffler
Test, check X
Clean or replace X
Water attachment
Test, check XX
Have it maintained by a servicing
dealer
1)
X
Carburetor
Check idle adjustment – abrasive cut-
ting wheel must not rotate
XX
Readjust idle speed X
Spark plug
Adjust electrode gap X
Replace after 100 hours’ operation
All accessible screws, nuts and bolts (not
adjusting screws)
Retighten XX