CLEANING
Keep your machine clean.
Thoroughly clean the machine at the end of each use, paying parcular aenon to cungs in and around
the guard and cung tool.
AIR FILTER
Accumulated dust in the air filter will reduce engine efficiency, increase fuel consumpon and allow abrasive
parcles to pass in the engine. Remove & clean the air filter regularly to ensure opmum performance.
Remove the air filter cover, by releasing the securing winged screw from the front of the cover.
Li off the cover.
Remove the sponge air filter from the housing.
Tap the filter to remove light surface dust.
Heavy deposits should be washed out of the Air Filter in soapy water. Allow the filter to dry completely.
FUEL FILTER
The fuel tank is fied with a filter. It is situated at the free end of fuel pipe and can be picked out through
the fuel filler neck, with a piece of hooked wire or similar.
Check the fuel filter periodically. Do not allow dust to enter into the fuel tank. A clogged filter will cause
d
ifficulty in starng the engine or abnormalies in engine performance.
When the filter is dirty, replace the filter.
When the inside of the fuel tank is dirty, it can be cleaned by rinsing the tank out with petrol.
STORAGE
For years of trouble free service, make sure the machine is clean and dry before storing.
Before storing, clean the machine thoroughly as indicated above.
Store indoors or in a safe, locked protected area during severe weather and winter months.
DO NOT STORE in an enclosed area, where fuel vapors can reach an open hot flame.
DO NOT STORE fuel in the machine. Ensure fuel is removed from the fuel tank and carburetor.
If storing for an extended period, inspect, clean and repair the machine if necessary. Remove all fuel from
the fuel tank. Start the engine, this will remove all fuel from the carburetor and fuel lines. Remove the
spark plug, pour a small quanty of 2-stroke oil into the spark plug hole of the cylinder and re-seat spark
plug. Stor
e in a clean, dry, dust free area.
DO NOT STORE fuel for longer than 30 days. Fuel can become stale and cause damage to the engine
carburetor, which is not covered by the machines manufacturer’s warranty.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Failures such as a difficulty in starng the engine, irregularity in funcons and abnormality in performance can
normally be prevented if careful aenon is paid to all operang instrucons and maintenance procedures.
Should the engine n
ot funcon properly, check the following?
That the fuel system is in good condion and fuel is flowing to the engine.
The ignion system is in good condion and the spark plug, sparks correctly.
Compression of the engine is adequate.
FAILURE TO START
Correctly follow the starng procedure, not seng the choke lever or priming the engine can cause the
engine to not start.
Dispose of fuel from the tank, parcularly if over 30 days old.
Ensure that fuel is fresh and clean.
Check fuel filter to ensure it is clean. (Replace filter if necessary).
Make sure air filter elements are clean.
Install a new, properly gapped spark plug.
When there is serious trouble with the unit, do not try to repair it yourself, but have your local approved
service dealer inspect it for you.
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