Edger Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE
26 – English 1151020-95 Rev. 2 2008-03-10
Maintenance schedule
The following is a list of the maintenance that must be performed on the machine. Most of the items are described in the
Maintenance section.
Maintenance
Daily
maintenance
Weekly
maintenance
Monthly
maintenance
Clean the outside of the machine. X
Make sure the throttle trigger lock and the throttle function correctly
from a saf
ety point of view.
X
Check that the stop switch works correctly. X
Check that the cutting attachment does not rotate at idle. X
Clean the air filter. Replace if necessary. X
Check that the guard is undamaged and not cracked. Replace the
guard if it has been e
xposed to impact or is cracked.
X
Check the blade for cracks and chips or damage. Replace if
necessary.
X
Check that the locking nut of the cutting equipment is tighten
correctly
. (326Ex)
X
Check that the locking screw of the cutting equipment is tightened
correctly. (326ES)
Check that nuts and screws are tight. X
Check that there are no fuel leaks from the engine, tank or fuel lines. X
Check the starter and starter cord. X
Check that the vibration damping elements are not damaged. X
Clean the outside of the spark plug. Remove it and check the
electrode gap
. Adjust the gap to 0.5 mm (.20”), or replace the spark
plug. Check that the spark plug is fitted with a suppressor.
X
Clean the machine’s cooling system. X
Clean or replace the spark arrestor screen on the muffler (only
applies to mufflers without a catalytic converter).
X
Clean the outside of the carburettor and the space around it. X
Check that the angle gear is filled three-quarters full with lubricant.
Fill if necessar
y using special grease.
X
The flexible drive shaft must be lubricated every 25 working hours
or more frequently. (326Ex)
X
Check the fuel filter from contamination and the fuel hose from
cracks or other defects. Replace if necessary.
X
Check all cables and connections. X
Check the clutch, clutch springs and the clutch drum for wear.
Replace if necessar
y by an autorized service workshop.
X
Replace the spark plug. Check that the spark plug is fitted with a
suppressor.
X
Check and clean the spark arrestor screen on the muffler (only
applies to mufflers fitted with a catalytic converter).
X
Check and if necessary, clean the exhaust port of cylinder from
carbon deposits.
X