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1. Control bar
Note:
Ensure that a gap of 2 to 3 mm (1/16 to 1/8
inch) exists between the control bar and the handle
(Figure
20).
Important:
The control cable must contain some
slack when you disengage the control bar for the
rotor blades to stop properly.
Adjusting the Control Cable
1.
Slide up the spring cover and unhook the spring
from the adjuster link
1. Adjuster link
2. Z-fitting
Note:
You can pull up the adjuster link and
cable to make unhooking the spring easier.
2.
Move the Z-fitting to a higher or lower hole on
the adjuster link as needed to obtain the 2 to 3
Figure 20
2. 2 to 3 mm (1/16 to 1/8
inch)
(Figure
21).
Figure 21
3. Spring cover
4. Unhook the spring here.
mm (1/16 to 1/8 inch) gap between the control
bar and the handle
Note:
Moving the Z-fitting higher decreases the
gap between the control bar and the handle;
moving it lower increases the gap.
3.
Hook the spring to the adjuster link and slide the
spring cover over the adjuster link.
4.
Check the adjustment; refer to
Control Cable (page
Note:
The belt may slip (squeal) in wet
conditions; to dry out the drive system, start the
rotor and run it without a load for 30 seconds.
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Inspecting the Rotor Blades
Service Interval: Yearly—Inspect the rotor blades
Before each session, inspect the rotor blades for
wear. When a rotor-blade edge has worn down to
the wear-indicator hole, have an Authorized Service
Dealer replace the rotor blades and the scraper
(Figure
22).
1. The wear-indicator hole is
intact; you do not need to
replace the rotor blades.
Changing the Engine Oil
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Service Interval: After the first 2 hours
Yearly
If possible, run the engine for a few minutes before
changing the oil to warm it. Warm oil flows better and
carries more contaminants.
Engine Oil Specifications
16
(Figure
21).
Checking the
15).
and have an Authorized Service
Dealer replace the rotor blades and
scraper if necessary.
Figure 22
2. The wear-indicator hole is
exposed; replace the rotor
blades and scraper.
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