Maintenance
Examine the fuel hose for damage.
Examine all cables and connections.
Examine the clutch, the clutch springs and the clutch drum for wear.
Replace the spark plug.
To adjust the idle speed
Make sure that the air filter is clean and the air filter
cover is attached before you adjust the idle speed.
1. Turn the idle speed screw T, which is identified with
a "T" mark, clockwise until the cutting attachment
starts to rotate.
2. Turn the idle speed screw T, which is identified
with a "T" mark, counterclockwise until the cutting
attachment stops.
3. The idle speed must be below the speed when the
cutting attachment starts to rotate. The idle speed
is correct when the engine operates smoothly in all
positions.
To do maintenance on the spark
arrester screen
•
Use a wire brush to clean the spark arrester screen.
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To clean the cooling system
•
Clean the air intake (A) on the starter and the cooling
fins (B) on the cylinder with a brush.
A
To examine the spark plug
CAUTION:
spark plug. Make sure that the replacement
is the same as the manufacturer supplied
part. An incorrect spark plug can cause
damage to the product. Make sure that the
spark plug is installed with a supressor.
Speak to your servicing dealer for more
information.
1. Examine the spark plug when:
a) the engine is low on power.
b) the engine is not easy to start.
c) the engine does not operate correctly at idle
speed.
2. If, the engine is not easy to start or operate, examine
the spark plug for unwanted materials. To decrease
the risk of unwanted material on the spark plug
electrodes:
a) make sure that the idle speed is correctly
adjusted.
b) make sure that the fuel mixture is correct.
c) make sure that the air filter is clean.
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
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