Maintenance Schedule - F.F. Group GHB 223 PLUS Notice Originale

GHB 223 PLUS
done correctly maintaining the machine's original safe-
ty level. Any operations performed in unauthorized
centers or by unqualified persons will totally invalidate
the Warranty and all obligations and responsibilities of
the Manufacturer.
Keep all nuts and screws tight to be sure the machine is
always in safe working condition. Routine maintenance
is essential for safety and for maintaining a high-per-
formance level.
WARNING: Never use the machine with worn or dam-
aged parts. Faulty or worn-out parts must always be re-
placed and not repaired. Only use original spare parts.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Frequency
Items
Visual
Complete
Ispection
unit
Clean
Control
Check
handles
Check and
clean
Air filter
Replace
Check and
adjust
Spark plug
Replace
Clean
Fuel filter
Replace
Idle check
Carburator
Service
Fuel tube Check
Cooling Check and
inlets clean
*These items should be replaced if needed.
**These items should be maintained and repaired only by
authorised dealer, that have the appropriate tools and the
required mechanical proficiency.
AIR FILTER
1. Unscrew the bolt from the air filter cover and
remove the cover (Fig. 1.4).
2. Make sure that the air filter is free from dirt and
in a good condition (Fig. 9).
3. If the air filter is dirty, remove and clean it.
4. Wash the foam element in a solution of house-
hold detergent and warm water, then rinse
thoroughly, or wash in nonflammable or high
flashpoint solvent.
5. Gently squeeze the oil filter. Allow the foam ele-
ment to dry thoroughly.
6. Soak the foam element in clean engine oil and
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gently squeeze out any excess oil. The engine
will smoke during initial startup if too much oil
is left in the foam element.
7. Reinstall the air filter and follow the reverse pro-
cedure to put back again the air filter cover.
NOTE: If the engine frequently works under dusty or
other severe circumstances, clean the air filter element
every 10 hours. If necessary, change the air filter ele-
ment every 25 hours.
SPARK PLUG
1. Remove the spark plug cable to access the spark
plug.
2. Use an appropriate spark plug tool to carefully
remove the spark plug.
3. Inspect the condition of the spark plug and its
electrode.
4. It must be clean and not worn.
5. Check that the spark plug gap is between 0.6
and 0.7mm (Fig. 12). Replace the spark plug with
a new one if needed.
6. Carefully thread the spark plug into the engine
by hand.
7. Once threaded, use the appropriate spark plug
tool to firmly tighten the spark plug.
8. Re-attach the spark plug wire.
WARNING: Never allow dirt or debris to enter the cyl-
inder bore. Before removing the spark plug, thorough-
ly clean the spark plug and cylinder head area.
FUEL FILTER
The fuel tank is fitted with a filter, situated at the free
end of the fuel pipe (Fig. 5). The fuel filter be picked
out and should be checked periodically. If the filter is
dirty, replace it with a new one. In case the inside of the
fuel tank is dirty, it can be cleaned by rinsing the fuel
√ tank with clean petrol.
CLEANING
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Use a small soft brush to clean the outside of the unit.
Do not use strong detergents. Household cleaners
that contain aromatic oils such as pine and lemon and
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solvents such as kerosene can damage plastic housing
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or handle. Wipe off any moisture with a soft cloth.
STORAGE
WARNING: Never store the unit with fuel in the tank
and always allow the unit to cool before storing.
WARNING: Store the unit only in dry and well ventilat-
ed areas.
In case the unit will be stored for an extended time,
use the following storage procedure:
1. Drain all fuel from the fuel tank.
2. Start the engine and allow it to run until it stalls.
This ensures that all the fuel has been drained
from the carburetor.
3. Allow the engine to cool.
4. Remove the spark plug and put 30 ml of high
quality motor oil or 2-stroke oil into the cylinder.
Pull the starter rope slowly to distribute the oil.
5. Reinstall the spark plug.
6. Thoroughly clean the unit and inspect for any
loose or damaged parts. Repair or replace dam-
aged parts and tighten loose screws, nuts or
bolts.
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