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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Never clean the air filter with petrol or inflammable solvents.
Make sure Air Filter is fitted correctly, (warranty will be void if engine is damaged due to
incorrect fitment).
Maintenance - Air Filter
Always switch off the machine and pull out of spark
plug H.T. lead before carrying out any maintenance work.
NOTE: Dirty air filters reduce the engine output
by supply too little air to the carburettor.
Regular checks of the air filter is essential. The air filter
should be checked every 10 hours of operation and
cleaned if necessary. The air filter should be checked
more frequently when used in dry and dusty environments.
1.
Remove the air filter cover (2) by removing the air
filter knob (1).
2.
Remove the filter element (3).
3.
Clean the filter element by washing in soapy water and allowing it to dry completely.
4.
Soak in oil and squeeze off excess.
5.
Assemble in reverse order.
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Storage
If you fail to follow these instructions correctly before storing the machine, deposits may form
on the interior of the carburettor & may result in the engine being more difficult to start or the
machine suffering permanent damage.
Storage Preparation
1.
Carry out all the maintenance work require prior to storing.
2.
Drain the fuel out of the tank.
3.
When the fuel has been drained, start the engine.
4.
Allow the engine to run at idling speed until it stops. This will clean the remainder of the fuel out of the carburettor.
5.
Leave the machine to cool (approx. 5 minutes).
6.
Clean the exterior housing of the machine.
7.
Store the machine in a cold, dry place where it is out of the reach of ignition sources & inflammable substances.
