Fuel Filter; Air Filter; Starter Unit; Engine - Efco DS 2700 Manuel D'utilisation Et D'entretien

Fuel Filter

Check the fuel filter (Fig. 21) periodically.
Replace it if contaminated or damaged.

Air Filter

WARNING: Do not clean filter
in gasoline or other flammable
solvent to avoid creating a fire
hazard or producing harmful
evaporative emissions.
If a power drop is noticed, check the air filter.
Open the air filter cover (A) and check the air
filter (B, Fig.22) each day, change the filter if
heavily clogged or damaged.
Blow with compressed air, at a distance.
Reinstall the air filter into cover. Place the air
filter cover onto the brush cutter. Tighten the
air filter cover screw securely.
A used air filter can never be completely
cleaned. It is advisable to replace your
air filter with a new one after six month of
operation.
Make sure the cover and the support are
clean before fitting the new filter.
CAUTION: Never run the engine
without the air filter, serious
damage could result.
Make sure the air filter is correctly
placed in the air filter cover before
reassembly.
Always replace damaged filters.
Do not clean a filter with a brush.
MAINTENANCE

Starter Unit

WARNING: The coil spring is
under tension and could fly apart
causing serious injuries. Never try
to disassemble or modify it.

Engine

Clean the cylinder fins with compressed air or
a brush periodically. Dangerous overheating
of engine may occur due to impurities on the
cylinder.
WARNING: Never run the machine
without all the parts, including
the starting housing, securely in
place.
Because parts can fracture and
pose a danger of thrown objects,
leave repairs to the flywheel and
clutch to trained Servicing Dealers.

Spark Plug

This engine uses a NGK CMR7A with .02"
(0.5 mm) electrode gap (Fig. 23). Use an
exact replacement and replace every six
months or more frequently, if necessary.
WA R N I N G : N e v e r t e s t t h e
ignition system with ignition wire
connector removed from spark
plug or with unseated spark plug,
since uncontained sparking may
cause a fire. A loose connection
between spark plug terminal and
ignition wire connector in the
boot may create arcing that could
ignite combustible fumes and
cause a fire.
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