Extraordinary Maintenance - GGP ITALY B 28 Manuel D'utilisation

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
The references for correct sharpening are given
in Fig. 20:
A = Incorrect sharpening
B = Sharpening limits
C = Incorrect and unequal angles
It is important to retain the correct balance after
sharpening.
3 or 4 point blades can be used from both sides.
When one side of the points is worn, the blade can
be turned and the other side used.
WARNING!
repaired, but must be replaced as soon as
signs of breaking are noted or the sharpening
limit is exceeded.
HEAD LINE REPLACEMENT (Fig. 21)
– Follow the sequence indicated in the figure.
SHARPENING THE LINE CUTTING KNIFE
(Fig. 22)
– R emove the line cutting knife (1) from the guard
(2) by unscrewing the screws (3).
– F ix the line cutting knife in a vice and sharpen it
using a flat file, being careful to retain the origi-
nal cutting angle.
– Refit the knife on the guard.
EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE
All maintenance operations not foreseen in this
manual must be performed exclusively by your
dealer.
All and any operations performed in unauthorised
centres or by unqualified persons will totally invali-
date the warranty.
STORAGE
After every work stint, clean the machine thor-
oughly to remove all dust and debris, and repair
or replace any faulty parts.
The machine must be stored in a dry place away
from the elements and with the cover correctly
fitted.
The blade must never be
LONG PERIODS OF DISUSE
IMPORTANT
machine for a period of more than 2­3 months, we
recommend you do a few things before putting it
away. This will make it easier when you want to
use the machine again and will also prevent per­
manent damage to the engine.
• Storage
Before putting the machine away:
– Empty the fuel tank.
– S tart the engine and run it idle until it comes to
a halt, so that it uses up all the fuel that is left in
the carburettor.
– W ait for the engine to cool down and remove
the spark plug
– P our a teaspoon of fresh oil into the spark plug
hole.
– P ull the starter rope several times to deliver oil
to the cylinder.
– R eplace the spark plug with the piston in the
dead end upper position (visible from the spark
plug slot when the piston is at maximum stroke).
• Restarting work
When you wish to start using the machine again:
– Remove the spark plug.
– P ull the starter rope a few times to eliminate
excess oil.
– C heck the spark plug as described in chapter
"Checking the spark plug".
– P repare the machine as indicated in the para-
graph entitled "Preparing for work".
EN
If you are not going to use the
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