9. Cleaning, maintenance, storage and
transport
Switch off the motor and pull the spark plug boot from the spark plug before doing any cleaning
and maintenance work on the equipment.
Important: Switch off the machine immediately and contact your service station:
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In the event of unusual vibrations or noise
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If the engine appears to be overloaded or misfires
9.1 Cleaning
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Keep all safety devices, air vents and the motor housing free of dirt and dust as far as possi-
ble.Wipe the equipment with a clean cloth or blow it with compressed air at low pressure.
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We recommend that you clean the device immediately each time you have finished using it.
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Clean the equipment regularly with a moist cloth and some soft soap. Do not use cleaning
agents or solvents; these could attack the plastic parts of the equipment. Ensure that no wa-
ter can seep into the device.
9.2. Air filter (Fig. 5/6)
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The air filter should be cleaned after every 30 hours of operation.
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Remove the air filter cover (Fig. 5).
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Remove the filter element (Fig. 6).
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Clean the filter element with soapy water, rinse with clear water and leave to dry well before
reinstalling.
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Assemble in reverse order
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9.3. Spark plug (Fig. 7)
Check the spark plug for dirt and grime after 10 hours of operation and if necessary clean with a
copper wire brush. Thereafter service the spark plug after every 50 hours of operation.
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Remove the spark plug cap.
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Clean any dirt from around the spark plug
base.
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Use the wrench to remove the spark plug.
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Visually inspect the spark plug. Remove carbon
deposits using a wire brush.
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Check for discoloration on the top of the spark
plug. The standard color should be a tan color.
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Check the spark plug gap. The acceptable gap
should be between 0.6-0.7mm
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Install /reinstall the spark plug carefully by hand
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Once the spark plug has been seated tighten
with the spark plug wrench.
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Reinstall the spark plug cap on top of the spark
plug.
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