Instruction Manual

BR 500, BR 550, BR 600
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Maintenance and Care
The following intervals apply for normal operating conditions. The specified intervals
must be shortened accordingly when working for longer than normal or under difficult
cutting conditions (extensive dust, etc.).
Before starting work At the end of work and/or daily Whenever tank is refilled Weekly Monthly Annually If faulty If damaged As required
Complete machine
Visual inspection (condition, leaks) XX
Clean X
Control handle Function test XX
Air filter replace XX
Manual fuel pump
check X
Have repaired by a specialist dealer
1)
X
Filter in fuel tank
Have checked by dealer
1)
X
Have replaced by servicing dealer
1)
XX
Fuel tank Clean X
Carburetor
Check idle speed XX
Readjust idle speed X
Spark plug
Adjust electrode gap X
Replace after every 100 hours of
operation
Intake port for cooling air
Visual inspection X
Clean X
Valve clearance
If power is low or cranking effort very
high, have valve clearance checked
and, if necessary, adjusted by dealer
1)
XX
Spark arresting screen in muffler
Check X
Clean or replace X
Spacer, shim
check X
Have replaced by servicing dealer
1)
XX
All accessible screws, nuts and bolts (not
adjusting screws)
Tighten X