Tanaka TCG 40EAS P Instructions De Sécurité Et Mode D'emploi page 14

Spark plug (Fig. 31)
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 0.024˝ (0.6 mm).
The spark plug should be replaced after about 100
operation hours or earlier if the electrodes are badly
eroded.
0.024˝
(0.6 mm)
Muffl er (Fig. 32)
Remove the muffl er and clean out any excess
carbon from the exhaust port or muffl er inlet every
100 hours of operation.
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Fig. 30
Fig. 31
Fig. 32
Cylinder (Engine cooling) (Fig. 33)
The engine is air cooled, and air must circulate
freely around engine and over cooling fi ns on
cylinder head to prevent overheating.
Every 100 operating hours, or once a year (more
often if conditions require), clean fi ns and external
surfaces of engine of dust, dirt and oil deposits
which can contribute to improper cooling.
NOTE
Do not operate engine with engine shroud
or muffl er guard removed as this will cause
overheating and engine damage.
Angle transmission (Fig. 34)
Check angle transmission or angle gear for
grease level about every 50 hours of operation by
removing the grease fi ller plug on the side of angle
transmission.
If no grease can be seen on the fl anks of the gears,
fi ll the transmission with quality lithium based
multipurpose grease up to 3/4. Do not completely fi ll
the transmission.
Blade
WARNING
Wear protective
or performing maintenance on the blade.
(Fig. 35)
Fig. 33
Fig. 34
gloves when handling