F-550
Activity Before use During the season Before storing
Check the engine oil level yes according to the engine operating manual yes
Clean the engine air filter check every 10 hrs
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yes
Washing - 2x yes
Removing impurities and cut vegetation remnants - after each cutting yes
Sharpening the tool blades check as needed yes
Checking the blade mounting yes immediately replace if damaged yes
Checking the tightness of the work tool (blade) yes - yes
Check the tightness of screw connections yes every 5 hrs. yes
Lubrication inspect condition
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yes
Check V-belts - every 20 hrs. yes
Table 6: Service intervals
2.5.7 Problems and troubleshooting
Problem Cause Solution
The work tool does not turn Engine is not started Start the engine
The drive clutch lever is not depressed Depress the lever
The belt is loose Adjust the tensioner
Broken belt Replace the belt with a new one
Belt slid off Seat the belt
Other defect Contact the service centre
Machine does not move Engine is not started Start the engine
The drive clutch lever is not depressed Depress the lever
The belt is loose Adjust both tensioners
Broken belt Replace the belt with a new one
Belt slid off Seat the belt
Other defect Contact the service centre
Engine won’t start No gasoline in the tank Fill the tank with gasoline
Fuel supply is closed Open the fuel supply
Other defect Contact the service centre
Brake does not work No axial clearance in cable, the cable is tight Adjust the brake
The brake cam is stiff Lubricate the cam
Lining is worn – brake cannot be adjusted Contact the service centre
Machine cannot be stopped The tensioner does not return Lubricate
The wire in the Bowden cable is stiff, Bowden cable bent Lubricate or replace Bowden cable, as necessary
Work tool cannot be stopped The tensioner does not return Lubricate
Control levers do not return The wire in the Bowden cable is stiff, Bowden cable bent Lubricate or replace Bowden cable, as necessary
Broken return spring Replace with new spring
Other defect Contact the service centre
Other defect Contact the service centre
Table 7: Problems and troubleshooting
2.5.8 Storage
When storing for extended periods (e.g. after a season), clean the machine from all impurities and plant remnants. Prevent access of
unauthorized persons to the machine. Protect the machine against weather influences, but do not use air-tight protection due to increased
corrosion.
We recommend that you have the machine prepared for the upcoming season in one of the authorized service centres.
The service network is fully busy before the season.
We recommend, in particular:
To preserve worn places on the work tool.
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In highly dusty conditions, check and clean every hour!
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