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Maintenance schedule
Below you will fi nd some general maintenance instructions.
For further information please contact Tanaka dealer.
Daily maintenance
○ Clean the exterior of the unit.
○ Check the blade guide and protection plate (if so
equipped) for damage or cracks. Change them in case
of impacts or cracks.
○ Check that the cutting blade is sharp, and without cracks.
○ Check that the blade fi xing nuts is suffi ciently tightened.
○ Make sure that the blade case is undamaged and that it
can be securely fi tted.
○ Check that nuts and screws are suffi ciently tightened.
○ Check that the unit is undamaged and free of defects.
Weekly maintenance
○ Check the starter, especially the cord and return spring.
○ Clean the exterior of the spark plug.
○ Remove the spark plug and check the electrode gap.
Adjust it to 0.6 mm, or change the spark plug.
○ Check that the air intake at the starter is not clogged.
○ Check gear case is fi lled with grease.
○ Clean the air fi lter.
Monthly maintenance
○ Rinse the fuel tank with gasoline.
○ Clean the exterior of the carburetor and the space
around it.
○ Clean the fan and the space around it.
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