STORAGE
Drain fuel
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
General
After each refuelling
Daily
Weekly
Quarterly
Shuting down
procedure
FAULT LOCATION
Fault
Engine not starting or
Ignition system
under difficulties
Fuel supply
Compression
Mechanical
fault
Warm start problems
Engine starts but dies
Fuel supply
immediately
Insufficient
Several
performance
systems may
simultaneously
be affected
Humidity
Engine assembly,
screws and nuts
Throttle lever
Safety lock key
STOP switch
Air filter
Cooling air duct
Cutting tool
Idling speed
Spark plug
Muffler
Suction head
Fuel tank
Fuel tank
Carburetor
System
Observation
Ignition spark is present
No ignition spark
Fuel tank filled
Inside of engine
Outside of engine
Starter not engaging
Tank filled
Ignition spark existing
Tank filled
Engine idling
– When keeping the machine in storage for a long time, drain fuel from the
fuel tank and carburetor, as follows: Drain all fuel from the fuel tank.
– Remove the spark plug and add a few drops of oil into the spark plug hole.
Then, pull the starter gently to confirm that oil film covers the engine inside
and tighten the spark plug.
– Clear dirt or dust from the cutter blade and outside of engine, wipe them
with a oil-immersed cloth and keep the machine at a place as dry as
possible.
Visual inspection for damage and tightness
Check for general condition and security
Functional check
Functional check
Functional check
To be cleaned
To be cleaned
Check for damage and sharpness
Inspection (cutting tool must not move)
Inspection, replace if necessary
Check and if necessary clean the opening
To be replaced
To be cleaned
Empty fuel tank
Operate until engine runs out of fuel
Faulty fuel supply or compression system, mechanical defect
STOP-switch operated, wiring fault or short circuit, spark plug or
connector defective, ignition module faulty
Incorrect choke position, carburetor defective, suction head (gas line
filter) dirty, fuel supply line bent or interrupted
Cylinder bottom gasket defective, crankshaft seals damaged, cylinder or
piston rings defective
Improper sealing of spark plug
Broken starter spring, broken parts inside of the engine
Carburetor contaminated, have it cleaned
Incorrect idling adjustment, suction head or carburetor contaminated
Fuel tank vent defective, fuel supply line interrupted, cable or
STOP-switch faulty
Air filter contaminated, carburetor contaminated, muffler clogged,
exhaust duct in the cylinder clogged
Cause
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