en
30
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: A faulty or altered spark arrester system
screen can create a fire hazard.
Through normal use the screen can become dirty and should be
inspected weekly and cleaned as required.
To clean:
• Allow the muffler to cool.
• Remove the muffler cover (A, Fig. 74)
• Remove the four (4) deflector screws (B).
74
• Remove the deflector (C, Fig. 75), the gasket (D) and spark
arrester (E).
• Clean and inspect the spark arrester screen. If the spark
arrester screen is damaged, faulty or deteriorated, replace the
screen.
• Reassemble components in reversed order of removal and
torque the screw to 45 in/lbs (4.9 Nm).
WARNING: If the spark arrester screen is damaged,
faulty or deteriorated, replace the screen or entire
muffler assembly.
The Spark Arrester System needs a periodic and accurate
75
maintenance and cleaning, in particular:
- check periodically the spark arrester screen and substitute it
when holes, bends or deformations appear;
- check carefully if dust, debris or organic material is in contact
with parts of the Spark Arrester System; clean it often with tools
or shop air.
If the screen needs to be replaced, please order the whole inner part
p.n. 8861030046 (E), 8861030101 (D) and 8861030072 (C, Fig. 75).
WARNING: Do not operate your brush cutter if the
muffler is damaged, missing or modified. An
76
improperly maintained muffler will increase the risk
of fire and hearing loss.
Bevel Gear (Fig. 76)
Fill with grease using the correct tube to the level of the lower lip
of the access hole (A). Do not use more than 0.02 lb (10 grams).
CAUTION: do not use a grease gun. The high
pressure can damage the bearings and seals.
77
Use high quality molybdenum bisulphide grease.
Guard (Fig. 77)
WARNING: If the cutting tool or deflector becomes
clogged or stuck, always turn off the engine and
make sure the cutting tool has stopped before
cleaning. Grass, weeds, etc. should be cleaned off
the cutting tool at regular intervals.
Replace guard if damaged.