CAUTION! IMPORTANT NOTES about Maintenance schedule 1. Recheck tightness of aii fasteners after first 2 hours of initial use 2 Change engine vil after first 2-8 hours of initial use 3. Change ofl scary 25 hours if operating under heavy load or in high temperatures 4. Clean air filter every 10 hours if operating under dusty conditions WARNINGS Use only GENUINE replacement parts. Other parts may damage the unit or rest in injury.
How to Replace the Belt IMPORTANT: Only use a replacement belt from the manufacturer. 1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug 2. Remove the two rear guard bolts to remove the engine pulley cover. (Ses Figures 5) Fright Guard 3. Remove the two Front Guard Screws and the Belt Guard. (See Figures 10} 4. Push the blade arm toward the unit to compress the blade an spring and slacken the bait. TIP: This can be accomplished by using a ratcheting tie-down strap.
. Remove the blades. § Replace with new blade from the manufacturer by reversing the above sips Nita: Tighten the blade knockout to 35-45 foot-pounds (47-81 N-m) How to Clean the Alr Filter A dirty air fitter will restrict air intake. Regular maintenance of air cleaner will help improve engine performance and reduce omission. WARNING! Never clean air filter with gasoline or an easy ignited solvent because it may cause explosion NOTE: Safer to Figure 12 when following the steps below: 1.
4. Visually spinet the spark plug for cracks or damage. If cracked, replace spark plug 5 Clean carbon deposits. If excessive carbon build up, replace spark plug 6. Check that the gap of the spark plug is 0.0240028 in. mm). (See Figure 14} 7. Re-insert the spark plug and tighten using the spark plug wrench and rod. (See Figures 13} NOTE: Torque of spark plug is 18-22 foot-pounds {25-30 Nm} 8.
Iga lT | PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) | SOLUTION(S) Engine difficult to start 1. Out of fus! 1. Add fresh fus! 2. Start lever is not 2 Pull start scar against endless compressed 3. Fol ate Choke aver to “Chokes 3. Chokes In “Fun / # Cold Start” position Warm Start” position 4 Attach spark plug wits to 4, Spark plug wire spark plug disconnected 5. Remove spark plug. Inspect. & Fouled spark plug Replace if necessary &. Dirty Carburetor & Take unit to an authorized 7.