Extraordinary Maintenance; Fuel Filter; Diagnostics - GGP ITALY BL 260 H Manual De Instrucciones

– t urn counter-clockwise to decrease engine
rpm.
After adjusting, the engine should idle without ir-
re g ularities or pauses.
5.8 LONG PERIODS OF DISUSE
IMPORTANT If the machine will not be u sed for
a period of more than 2-3 months it is re com-
mended to follow some advice to avoid diffi culty
when you wish to use the machine and to pre vent
permanent damage to the engine.
5.8.1 Storage
Before putting the machine away:
– E mpty the fuel tank.
– S tart the engine and run it idle until it comes to
a halt, so that it uses up all the fuel that is left
in the carburettor.
– W ait for the engine to cool down and remove
the spark plug.
– P our a teaspoon of fresh oil into the spark
plug hole.
– P ull the starter rope several times to deliver oil
to the cylinder.
– R eplace the spark plug with the piston in the
de a d end upper position (visible from the
spark plug slot when the piston is at maximum
str o k e).
5.8.2 Restarting work
When you wish to start using the machine again:
– R emove the spark plug.
– P ull the starter rope a few times to eliminate
excess oil.
– C heck the spark plug as described in chapter
"Checking the spark plug".

6. EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE

This work must be done exclusively by your
Dealer.
All and any operations performed in unauthor-
ised centres or by unqualified persons will totally
invalidate the warranty.

6.1 FUEL FILTER

Inside the fuel tank there is a filter which pre-
vents impurities from entering the engine.
The filter should be replaced once a year by your
Re t ailer.
6.2 CARBURETTOR ADJUSTMENTS
The carburettor is tuned by the manufacturer to
achieve maximum performance in all situations,
with a minimum emission of toxic gas in compli-
ance with the regulations in force.
In the case of poor performance contact your
Dealer for a check of the carburation and engine.

7. DIAGNOSTICS

What to do when ...
Source of problem
1. The engine will not start or will not keep running
Incorrect starting
procedure
Dirty spark plug
or incorrect distance
between the electrodes
Air filter clogged
Carburation problems
Intake grille open without
having mounted the first
vacuum tube
2. The engine starts but is lacking in power
Air filter clogged
Carburation problems
3. The engine runs irregularly
and lacks in power when revved
Dirty spark plug
or incorrect distance
between the electrodes
Carburation problems
Bag full or clogged
4. The engine makes too much smoke
Incorrect composition
of the fuel mixture
Carburation problems
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Corrective action
Follow the instructions
(see chapter 3)
Check the spark plug
(see chapter 5)
Clean and/or replace
the filter (see chapter 5)
Contact your Dealer
Close the grille or mount
the first vacuum tube
(see chapter 1)
Clean and/or replace
the filter (see chapter 5)
Contact your Dealer
Check the spark plug
(see chapter 5)
Contact your Dealer
Empty the bag
(see chapter 4)
Prepare the fuel mixture
according to the
instructions (see chapter 2)
Contact your Dealer