AIR FILTER (Pic.10)
After every 4 hours use
- A fter every 4 hours of running, the air filter should be removed, examined for deterioration and
cleaned. Remove the air filter housing cover (Pic.10)(10.1) then remove the air filter. Clean the
a ir filter thoroughly using an environmentally friendly water based degreasing agent, when the
air filter has dried out apply sufficient ordinary engine oil to coat the whole of the filter. Squeeze
out any excess Oil and replace the air filter and cover. Warning! Never run the engine without
the air filter fritted.
LUBRICATING THE GEARBOX (Pic.11)
After every 5-8 hours use
- It is recommended that after 5-8 hours of use the gearbox oil should be topped up using
suitable 3#Lithium Grease. With the engine in its upright position remove the bolt on the oil
filler port (Pic.11 ) (11 .1) and add 15ml of gear oil. Refrt the oil filler port bolt.
After every 50 hours use
It is recommended that after 50 hours of use the gearbox grease should be replaced using suitable
3# Lithium grease. Remove the Grease filler bolt (Pic.11)(11.1)on the side of the gearbox then add
3# Lithium grease with grease gun.Refit the Grease filler port bolt.
Pic. 11
11.1
STORAGE
tf the hole borer is not to be used or is to be stored for more than one month the following storage
procedure should be carried out. Drain all the fuel from the fuel tank and the carburetor. ensure
that all the fuel has been removed. Remove the spark plug and pour approximately one tables-
poon full of clean engine oil into the spark plug hole. With the ignition turned OFF gently pull on the
recoil starter cord several times. Re-fit the spark plug continue to pull the recoil starter cord until the
piston is on the compression stroke (when resistance is felt) then stop puling.
Store the hole borer in a dry well ventilated place under a cover to prevent any dust or debris from
accumulating on the hole borer.
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