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STORAGE
Daily
Every
20
hours
Weekly
Quarter annually
If
the pole hedge trimmer
i s
to be stored for an extended period
of
time, proceed
as
follows:
- Drain
all
fuel from the tank and carburetor.
-
Remove the spark plug and add a few drops
of
two-stroke oil through the spark
plug hole. Gently pull out the starter rope to ensure that the oil is evenly
distributed inside the engine. Replace and tighten the spark plug.
-
Clean the entire pole hedge trimmer and apply
a
thin layer of
oil to
the metallic
surfaces
of
the machine. Secure and protect the blades with the blade cover
provided. Store the pole hedge trimmer in location that
i s
free of humidity.
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Air filter
Clean
Cooling air duct
Clean
Cutting tool
Idling
Gearbox
Add grease
Spark plug
Muffler
Fuel filter
Fuel tank
Clean inside
Check for damage, confirm sharp
Confirm that the cutter blades a r e not in motion
Check, replace
if
necessary
Check, clean outlet
if
necessary
Clean or replace,
if
necessary
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Before extended storage
Drain
Fuel tank
Drain tank
Carburetor
Keep engine running until fuel runs out
f
General
Engine
Screws, nuts, bolts
Check general condition and safety
Visually check
for
damage
Confirm that screws, nuts and bolts are secure
After refueling
Throttle lever
Lock-off lever
STOP switch
Check functioning
Check functioning
Check functionina
I
I
-
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Engine does not start or
difficulty starting
Warm start problems
Engine starts but stalls
immediately
Poor performance
System
Ignition
Fuel supply
Compression
Mechanical
Fuel supply
Several systems may
be affected
simultaneously
Observation
Ignition spark i s present
No ignition spark
Fuel available
Inside engine
Outside engine
Starter not functional
Fuel available
Ignition functioning
Fuel available
Engine idling
Cause
Problem with fuel supply or compression system,
mechanical defect
STOP switch
in
Of F-position, broken wire, defective
spark plug or connector, defective ignition module
Wrong choke setting, defective carburetor,
fuel
filter
contaminated, broken or bent fuel hose
Defective cylinder gasket, damaged crankshaft seals,
defective piston and/or cylinder rings
Loose spark plug
Defective starter spring, mechanical defect inside
engine
Carburetor contaminated (have carburetor cleaned)
Incorrect idling adjustment. carburetor or fuel filter
contaminated
Defective fuel tank vent, broken fuel hose, defective
STOP switch (loose contact, etc.)
Contaminated
air
filter, carburetor contaminated,
clogged muffler, clogged cylinder exhaust duct
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