Instruction Manual

FS 240, FS 240 R
English
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Maintenance and Care
The following intervals apply for normal operating conditions. The specified intervals
must be shortened accordingly when working for longer than normal or under difficult
cutting conditions (extensive dust, etc.).
Before starting work At the end of work and/or daily Whenever tank is refilled Weekly Monthly Annually If faulty If damaged As required
Complete machine
Visual inspection (safe condition, leaks) XX
Clean X
Replace any damaged parts XX
Control handle Function test XX
Air filter, paper filter
Visual inspection XX
Replace
1)
X
Air filter, plastic fabric filter
Visual inspection XX
Clean X
replace XX
Fuel tank Clean X
Manual fuel pump (if present)
check X
Repair
2)
X
Fuel pickup body in fuel tank
Check
2)
X
Replace
2)
XXX
Carburetor
Check idle adjustment, cutting attach-
ment must not turn
XX
Adjust idle speed X
Spark plug
Set electrode gap X
Replace after every 100 hours of
operation
Intake port for cooling air
Visual inspection X
Clean X
Cylinder fins Clean
2)
X
Spark arrestor in muffler
Check
2)
X
Clean or replace if necessary
2)
X