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Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care
Servicing guidelines
Maintenance and care
Cleaning air filter
1. Close choke. Loosen cleaner cover knob and remove air
cleaner cover and air filter.
2. Carefully brush dirt from filter or clean with a nonflammable
solvent if necessary. Dry it completely before installation.
3. Reinstall air filter with cover, after installing air filter to cover.
Cleaning fuel filter
1. Pick up fuel filter through fuel tank opening with a piece of
steel wire or the like.
2. Clean filter in a suitable cleaner or replace it if necessary.
3. Reinstall the filter.
Area Maintenance Page Before use Monthly
Air filter Clean/Replace 18 •
Fuel filter Inspect/Clean/Replace 18 •
Spark plug Inspect/Clean/Adjust/Replace 20 •
Carburettor Adjust/Replace and adjust 19 •
Cooling system Inspect/Clean 19 •
Silencer Inspect/Tighten/Clean 19 •
Gear housing Grease 21 • (15 - 20h)
Starter Inspect 22 •
Blades Inspect/Clean/Lubricate 20 •
Fuel system Inspect 20 •
Screws, bolts and nuts Inspect/Tighten/Replace - •
IMPORTANT
Time intervals are maximum. Actual use and your experience will determine the frequency of required maintenance. Record
dates of monthly and yearly inspections.
If you have any questions or problems, please contact your dealer.
1. Air filter
2. Air cleaner cover
3. Cleaner cover knob
NOTE
If filter is excessively dirty or no longer fits properly, replace
it.
Ensure that the filter is completely dry before reinstalling it.
1. Fuel filter