Tanaka TCG 22EAP2 Mode D'emploi page 13

Carburetor adjustment (Fig. 34)
WARNING
○ The cutting attachment may be spinning during
carburetor adjustments.
○ Never start the engine without the complete clutch cover
and tube assembled! Otherwise the clutch can come
loose and cause personal injuries.
In the carburetor, fuel is mixed with air. When the engine is
test run at the factory, the carburetor is adjusted. A further
adjustment may be required, according to climate and
altitude. The carburetor has one adjustment possibility:
T = Idle speed adjustment screw.
Idle speed adjustment (T)
Check that the air fi lter is clean. When the idle speed is
correct, the cutting attachment will not rotate. If adjustment
is required, close (clockwise) the T-screw, with the engine
running, until the cutting attachment starts to rotate. Open
(counter-clockwise) the screw until the cutting attachment
stops. You have reached the correct idle speed when the
engine runs smoothly in all positions well below the rpm
when the cutting attachment starts to rotate.
If the cutting attachment still rotates after idle speed
adjustment, contact Tanaka dealer.
NOTE
Standard Idle rpm is 2800 – 3200 min
WARNING
When the engine is idling the cutting attachment must
under no circumstances rotate.
Air fi lter (Fig. 35)
The air fi lter (40) must be cleaned from dust and dirt in order
to avoid:
○ Carburetor malfunctions.
○ Starting problems.
○ Engine power reduction.
○ Unnecessary wear on the engine parts.
○ Abnormal fuel consumption.
Clean the air fi lter daily or more often if working in
exceptionally dusty areas.
Open the air fi lter cover and remove the air fi lter (40). Rinse
it in warm soap suds.
Check that the fi lter is dry before reassembly.
An air fi lter that has been used for some time cannot be
cleaned completely. Therefore, it must regularly be replaced
with a new one. A damaged fi lter must always be replaced.
Fuel fi lter (Fig. 36)
Check the fuel fi lter occasionally for clogging as insuffi cient
fuel fl ow could aff ect engine speed.
Drain all fuel from fuel tank and pull fuel fi lter (41) from tank.
Rinse it in warm water with detergent.
Rinse thoroughly until all traces of detergent are eliminated.
Squeeze, away excess water and allow element to air dry.
NOTE
If the fuel fi lter (41) is hard due to excessive dirt buildup,
replace it.
Spark plug (Fig. 37)
The spark plug condition is infl uenced by:
○ An incorrect carburetor setting.
○ Wrong fuel mixture (too much oil in the gasoline)
○ A dirty air fi lter.
○ Hard running conditions (such as cold weather).
These factors cause deposits on the spark plug electrodes,
which may result in malfunction and starting diffi culties. If
the engine is low on power, diffi cult to start or runs poorly at
idling speed, always check the spark plug fi rst.
If the spark plug is dirty, clean it and check the electrode
gap. Re-adjust if necessary. The correct gap is 0.6 mm. The
spark plug should be replaced after about 100 operation
hours or earlier if the electrodes are badly eroded.
NOTE
In some areas, local law requires using a resistor spark
plug to suppress ignition signals. If this machine was
originally equipped with resistor spark plug, use same
type of spark plug for replacement.
Flexible drive shaft (Fig. 38)
(curved drive shaft tube model)
Flexible drive shaft should be removed and lubricated with
good quality lithium grease every 20 hours. To remove the
fl exible shaft, fi rst remove screw (42), loosen bolt (43) and
remove the cutter case then pull the shaft out of the drive
shaft tube. Clean the shaft off and apply a generous coat of
lithium grease to it and insert if back into the drive shaft tube,
turn it unit it drops into place then install the cutter case,
install & tighten screw (42) and bolt (43).
Gear case (Fig. 39)
Check gear case or angle gear for grease level about every
50 hours of operation by removing the grease fi ller plug on
the side of gear case.
If no grease can be seen on the fl anks of the gears, fi ll the
gear case with quality lithium based multipurpose grease up
to 3/4. Do not completely fi ll the gear case.
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CAUTION
○ Make sure to remove any dirt or grit when attaching the
plug to its original position.
○ Before attempting inspection or maintenance of the gear
case, make sure the case has cooled.
Semi-auto cutting head
Nylon line replacement
1. Remove the case (44) by fi rmly pushing inward the
locking tabs with your thumbs as shown in Fig. 40.
2. After removing the case, take out the reel and discard
the remaining line.
3. Fold the new nylon line unevenly in half as shown in
picture.
Hook the U-shaped end of the nylon line into the groove
(45) on the center partition of the reel.
Wind both halves of the line on the reel in the same
direction, keeping each half of the line on its own side of
the partition. (Fig. 41)
4. Push each line into the stopper holes (46), leaving the
loose ends approx. 10 cm in length. (Fig. 42)
5. Insert both loose ends of the line through the cord guide
(47) when placing the reel in the case. (Fig. 43)
NOTE
When placing a reel in the case, try to line up the stopper
holes (46) with the cord guide (47) for easier line release
later.
6. Place the cover over the case so that the cap locking
tabs (48) on the case meet the long holes (49) on the
cover. Then push the case securely until it clicks into
place. (Fig. 44)
7. The initial cutting line length should be approx. 11–14 cm
and should be equal on both sides. (Fig. 45)
Blade (Fig. 46)
WARNING
Wear protective gloves when handling or performing
maintenance on the blade.
○ Use a sharp blade. A dull blade is more likely to snag and
thrust.
Replace the fastening nut if it is damaged and hard to
tighten.
○ When replacing blade, purchase one recommended by
Tanaka, with a 25.4 mm (one inch) fi tting hole.
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