Echo PAS-265ES Manuel D'utilisation page 24

Maintenance and care
Cleaning silencer
1. Silencer
Check fuel system
1. Fuel tank cap
2. Fuel grommet
Check spark plug
a: 0.6 - 0.7 mm
Lubricating drive shaft
3. Fuel pipe
Carbon deposits in silencer will cause a drop in engine output
and overheating. Spark arrestor screen must be checked pe-
riodically. Clean deposits from silencer.
IMPORTANT
Do not remove the silencer cover. If necessary, Please consult
your dealer.
Check before every use.
After refuelling, make sure fuel does not leak or exude from
around fuel pipe, fuel grommet or fuel tank cap.
In case of fuel leakage or exudation there is a danger of fire.
Stop using the machine immediately and request your dealer
to inspect or replace.
Check plug gap. Correct gap is 0.6 mm to 0.7 mm.
Inspect electrode for wear.
Inspect insulator for oil or other deposits.
Replace plug if needed and tighten to 15 N·m - 17 N·m (150
kgf·cm to 170 kgf·cm).
IMPORTANT
The drive shaft must be lubricated with high temperature auto-
motive grease every 25 hours of operation, otherwise drive
shaft assembly overheating and failure can result.
1. Loosen clamping knob (A).
2. Pull locator pin (B) and rotate 1/4 turn anticlockwise to lock-
out position.
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