Spark Arresting Muffler; Gear Housing - Efco PT 2700 Manual De Instrucciones

MAINTENANCE

Spark Arresting Muffler

The pole pruner is provided with a Spark Arrester System
p.n. 61280087 (Fig. 80) complying with the requirements of SAE
J335 standard; you can check the p.n. of the Spark Arrester
System on the muffler itself.
WARNING: A faulty or altered spark arrester system
screen can create a fire hazard.
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Through normal use the screen can become dirty and should be
inspected weekly and cleaned as required.
To clean:
• Allow the muffler to cool.
• Remove the stop spring (A, Fig. 81).
• Remove the spark arrester screen (B).
• Clean and inspect the spark arrester screen.
• Reassemble components in reversed order of removal.
The Spark Arrester System needs a periodic and accurate
maintenance and cleaning, in particular:
- check periodically the spark arrester screen and substitute it
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when holes, bends or deformations appear;
- check carefully if dust, debris or organic material is in contact
with parts of the Spark Arrester System; check especially the
gap between the muffler and the shield; clean it often with
tools or shop air.
WARNING: Do not operate your pole pruner if the
muffler is damaged, missing or modified. An
improperly maintained muffler will increase the risk of
fire and hearing loss.
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Gear Housing

Every 30 working hours, remove screw (A, Fig. 82) on the gear
housing and check the quantity of grease. Use high quality
molybdenum bisulfide grease.
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