G. Carburetor adjustment
the cutting devices are moving, turn the screw (T)8 9 10 11
gently counterclockwise until you obtain the prop-
Your machine can be equipped with a low emis-er adjustment. The correct minimum speed is
shown in the instruction manual in the paragraph
sion carburetor. We recommend that you have
any adjustment of the carburetor made exclusive-of technical data.
ly by an authorized service center, which disposes
of special equipment for ensuring the best per-All the above adjustments should be made
formance with the lowest emissions. To adjust thewith the cutting devices correctly installed.
speed to the minimum, turn the screw marked (T)
as shown: With the engine running and wellThe warranty may be invalidated due to erro-
warmed up, turn the screw (T) gently clockwise,
neous adjustments made by personnel not
until the engine rotates at regular speed (steadbelonging to authorized service centers.
noise), without the cutting devices in motion. If
H. Routine maintenance
H2. Replacement of nylon string (A)1 2 3 4 7 9 10
To replace the reel of string, press both the
H1. After every userelease pawls indicated by the arrows, remove
In order to avoid overheating the motor, removethe empty reel, unroll any string left and rewind
the new string. Open the original package of
any dust and dirt from the slots on the cylinder
cover and finds of the cylinder using a woodenstring and insert the ends of the two strings in the
scraper. Store the machine in a dry place.eyelets on the reel, then wind the strings com-
pletely on the reel in the same direction and fas-
After 25 hours of use
ten the end of each string in the 2 opposite
Remove the filter as shown in the figure and cleangrooves. Replace the reel in its housing and
it using a gentle jet of compressed air. For more
thread the ends of the strings in their bushings.
thorough cleansing, you can wash it with soapyPull each string so that about 15 cm comes out
water.
on each side. Reassemble the nylon string head
After 50 hours of useas shown (fig. H5). If the reel becomes excessive-
Add some high speed gear grease in the gearboxly worn, replace it with a whole new reel.
through hole (C). Remove and clean the spark
plug (set the space between the electrode atH3. Replacement of nylon string (B)
0.5/0.6 mm). Replace if excessively encrusted. In
1) Loosen the locking nut on the base of the
case of excessive encrustation check the carbu-nylon head by turning it clockwise.
retor adjustment, the percentage of oil in the fuel
2) Remove the base cover assembly.
mixture and make sure the oil is of excellent quali-Remove the empty spool from the housing and
ty and suitable for two-stroke engines.
discard any remaining line.
After 100 hours of use3) Prepare 2 lengths (8ft each) of 2.4 mm nylon
Replace the spark plug.line. Thread 1 end of each line into the two
Every three monthsholes on opposite sides of the spool. Pinch the
Contact your Service Center for a complete over-exposed ends flat with a pair of pliers to pre-
haul, replacement of the fuel filter and cleaning ofvent them slipping through the hole.
the parts inside the machine. This will reduce the4) Wind the two lines in the same direction
possibility of unexpected problems and willaround the spool.
ensure the good performance and long life of5) Slide the end of the two lines into the grooves
your machine.to hold the line temporarily.
Periods of prolonged disuse6) Position the spool back into the housing and
pull the line through the eyelets.
See "Environmental information".
7) Pull about 15cm (5ins) of line out on either
side.
If you use the machine in an exceptionally dirty or8) Reassemble the nylon string head as illustrat-
dusty environment these operations should beed; mower gauge,spring and locking nut (tight-
carried out more often.en in an anti-clockwise direction).
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