Maintenance And Lubrication; Engine Oil - Grillo HWT 700 SUPERTRAC Manuel D'utilisation

- Should the problem not be solved, increase the belt tensioning by shifting the engine of a couple
of mm towards the handlebar, loosening the three screws on the engine flange (fig. 10, n. 23).
4) Poor cut quality:
- make sure that the cutting diameter has not reduced too much and that that the strings are not
worn out. Replace them if necessary.
5) The engine does not switch off:
- check that the throttle lever (fig. 2, n. 1) is fully closed – STOP position (fig. 4).
6) To adjust the braking of the machine use the adjusting screws: one is located next to the lever
and is used to adjust the main cable (fig. 5, n. 8), while other two are located below the cable
splitter (fig. 6, n. 11) and are used to adjust each single brake.
PERIOD OF LONG-TERM STORAGE
If the wheeled trimmer is to be out of use for a long period:
- fully drain the fuel from the tank.
- thoroughly clean both the machine and the engine.
CAUTION!
- Disconnect the plug before performing any cleaning, maintenance or repair operation. Always
wear suitable clothing and working gloves.
- When the wheeled trimmer or part of it is lifted to carry out maintenance operations, always
remember to use suitable fixing tools such as holders and safety locks.
- When carrying out maintenance operations and/or when the wheeled trimmer is tilted without
safety locks or supports, never leave it unguarded in places where inexperienced people and
children could have easy access to it.
- Protect the environment: carefully dispose of used oils, petrol and any other pollutant
product!
- Effective maintenance and correct lubrication help to keep the wheeled trimmer fully efficient.
RUNNING-IN – Replace the engine oil after the first 20 working hours (fig. 3, n. 13 and fig. 9, n. 22).
Check that there are neither oil leakages nor loosen screws.

ENGINE OIL

Always follow the instructions provided in the engine manual. Replace the engine oil after the first 20
working hours, then check the level every 8 hours and replace the oil every 50 working hours. Always
use oil 10W30 API SJ.
TIPS FOR PROPER USE
1) Never leave the machine exposed to bad weather conditions.
2) Always clean levers and wires from dust and keep them well-lubricated.
3) Never strain the engine. If smoke comes out of the exhaust, slow down.
4) Frequently check the tyre pressure.
5) Remove any grass deposits form the engine cooling grid and often clean the air filter.
6) It is highly recommended to use square-section strings or strings with sharp edges.
TRIMMER-Translation of the original instructions

MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION

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