MAINTENANCE
ZIPPER MASCHINEN GmbH www.Zipper-Maschinen.at
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ZI-RPE160C
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MAINTENANCE
ATTENTION
No cleaning, upkeep, checks or maintenance when machine is
running
Be safe: Shut off the machine, let it cool down, disconnect spark plug cap
from spark plug.
The machine does not require intense maintenance. However, to ensure a long lifespan, we strongly
recommend following the upkeep and maintenance plan.
Repairs must be carried out by specialists! Use original ZIPPER parts only!
N O T I C E
Only a properly maintained equipment may be a satisfactory tool. Care and maintenance
deficiencies can cause unpredictable accidents and injuries.
Repairs should be performed only by authorized service centers.
Improper operation may damage the equipment or endanger your safety.
14.1
Maintenance plan
Controls for the maintenance of the machine
Loose or lost screws, nuts, bolts
Regularly prior to each operation
Damage of any part of the machine
Regularly prior to each operation
Fuel level
Regularly prior to each operation
Fuel tank of tightness
Regularly prior to each operation
Oil level
Regularly prior to each operation
Tension of the V-belt
Regularly prior to each operation
Machine cleaning
Regularly after operation
Cleaning spark plug
Every 25 working hours
Cleaning air filter
Every 20-30 working hours
Engine
Refer to engine manual
14.1.1
Cleaning the air filter
A clogged air filter reduces the engines power output drastically and causes engine
disfunction. Furthermore it reduces the engines lifespan!
Disassemble the air filter cap. Remove the air filter from the machine. Clean the air
filter and drip some drops of oil onto the filter. Mount the filter back.
14.1.2
Cleaning the spark plug
Take off the spark plug cap. Loosen and remove the spark plug. Clean it with a small
brush from soot debris. The contact distance shall account approx. 0, 5mm – 0,7mm.