Air cleaner
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2
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Wash the urethane foam filter (1) with detergent. Allow the
filter to dry.
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Clean the paper element (2) by tapping gently to remove
dirt and blow off dust.
Spark plug
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Ensure that the spark plug cap and ignition lead are
undamaged to avoid the risk of electric shock.
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Clean off carbon deposits on the spark plug electrode
using a plug cleaner or wire brush.
Fuel cup
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Inspect fuel cup for water and dirt.
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To remove water and dirt, close the fuel tap and remove
the fuel cup.
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After removing dirt and water, wash the fuel cup with
kerosene or gasoline.
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Reinstall securely to prevent leakage.
Check
General inspection
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Check that nuts and screws are tight.
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Check for fuel and oil leakage.
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Soff-Cut 150 D: Check that the front guide and rear guide
wheels spin freely.
Skid plate (Soff-Cut 150)
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Check for damage and excessive wear in the blade slot.
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Check for burrs on the concrete surface side and twisting.
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Install a new skid plate with each new blade. Never re-use
skid plates.
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Lift the front and rear of the skid plate to ensure the blade
slides freely through the skid plate.
Oil level
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Turn off the engine.
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Lower the machine and make sure the engine is in level.
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MAINTENANCE
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Remove the oil cap and wipe the dipstick clean.
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Check the oil level. Do not screw the oil dipstick into the oil
filler neck to check the oil level.
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If the oil level is low, fill using engine oil up to the upper
level on the dipstick. See instructions in section "Technical
data" for oil specification.
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Screw on the oil filler cap.
Drive belt
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Check that drive belt is not damaged and is not visibly
defective.
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The belt tension is controlled by belt tensioner and does
not require adjustment.
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Inspect the belt tensioner for free movement up and down.
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Ensure the belt tensioner bearings roll freely.
Blade shaft bearings
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Lubricate the blade shaft bearings with 3 pumps of Lithium
12 based grease.
Spark plug and electrode gap
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See cleaning instructions under the heading "Cleaning".
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Check electrode gap. The gap should be 0.6 mm to 0.7
mm (0.02 inch.-0.03 inch).
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Adjust the gap, if necessary, by carefully bending the side
electrode.
0,6-0,7 mm
(0.02-0.03")