Daily Maintenance; Weekly Maintenance; Monthly Maintenance; Quarterly Maintenance - Tanaka TCH 22EPAP Instructions De Sécurité Et Mode D'emploi

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When clearance is too small
The blades do not move properly and the sliding
surfaces may seize.
When clearance is too large
The blades are poor in sharpness.
To adjust the blade clearance
1. Loosen the blade fi xing nuts.
2. Fully tighten the blade fi xing bolts and then
loosen them approx. 1/2 turn.
3. With the bolts set at that position, tighten the
blade fi xing nuts.
Be sure to replace blade guide fi xing bolts when
they are loosened, worn or damaged. Also be sure
to replace damaged cutter blade.
NOTE
Properly lubricate the blade sliding surfaces with
machine oil.
Gear case (Fig. 23)
Apply good quality lithium based grease through
the grease fi ttings.
On some models, one of the grease fi ttings has
been moved from upper location to the bottom.
NOTE
Lubrication should be applied about 5 g at 20 hour
intervals and more frequently with heavy use.

Maintenance schedule

Below you will fi nd some general maintenance
instructions. For further information please contact
Tanaka dealer.
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Fig. 22
Fig. 23

Daily maintenance

○ Check to ascertain that the fuel is not leaking.
○ Clean the exterior of the unit.
○ Check the blade guard for damage or cracks.
Change the guard in case of impacts or cracks.
○ Check that the blade is sharp, and without
cracks.
○ Check that the blade nut is suffi ciently tightened.
○ Make sure that the blade transport guard is
undamaged and that it can be securely fi tted.
○ Check that nuts and screws are suffi ciently
tightened.

Weekly maintenance

○ Check the starter, especially the cord and return
spring.
○ Clean the exterior of the spark plug.
○ Remove the spark plug and check the electrode
gap. Adjust it to 0.024" (0.6 mm) or change the
spark plug.
○ Check that the air intake at the starter is not
clogged.
○ Check that the angle gear is fi lled with grease.
○ Clean the air fi lter.

Monthly maintenance

○ Rinse the fuel tank with gasoline, and clean fuel
fi lter.
○ Clean the exterior of the carburetor and the
space around it.

Quarterly maintenance

○ Clean the cooling fi ns on the cylinder.
○ Clean the fan and the space around it.
○ Clean the carbon of muffl er.
CAUTION
Cleaning of cylinder fi ns, fan and muffl er shall be
done by a Tanaka dealer.