Maintenance And Storage - Castelgarden XB 38 HD Operator's Manual

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8. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

Correct maintenance is essential to maintain the
original efficiency and safety of the machine over
time.
WARNING!
!
During maintenance oper-
ations:
– Remove the spark plug cap.
– Wait until the engine is sufficiently cold.
– Use protective gloves when handling the
blades.
– Keep the blade protection device on,
except when intervening directly on the
blade.
– Never dispose of oils, fuel or other polluting
materials in unauthorised places.
CYLINDER AND SILENCER
To reduce fire risks, periodically clean the cylin-
der flaps with compressed air and clear the
silencer area to get rid of sawdust, branches,
leaves or other debris.
STARTING SYSTEM
To avoid overheating and damage to the engine,
always keep the cooling air vents clean and free
of sawdust and debris.
The starter rope must be replaced as soon as it
shows signs of wear.
NUTS AND SCREWS
Periodically check that all the nuts and screws
are securely tightened and the handgrips are
tightly fastened.
CLEANING THE AIR FILTER (Fig. 21)
IMPORTANT
essential to guarantee the efficiency and duration
of the machine. Do not work with a damaged fil-
ter or without a filter, as this could permanently
damage the engine.
It must be cleaned after every 8-10 working
hours.
Clean the filter as follows:
– Press the tab (3), remove the cover (1) and the
filter element (2).
Cleaning the air filter is
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
– Wash the filter element(2) with soap and water.
Do not use petrol or other solvents.
– Leave the filter to dry in the open air.
– Fit the filter element (2) and the cover (1) back
on.
CHECKING THE SPARK PLUG (Fig. 22)
Periodically remove and clean the spark plug
using a metal brush to get rid of any deposits.
To access the spark plug, screw must be
unscrewed with the wrench provided and the
upper cover removed.
Check and reset the correct distance between
the electrodes.
Replace the spark plug and fasten it firmly using
the supplied wrench.
The spark plug must be replaced with one with
the same characteristics whenever the elec-
trodes have burnt or the insulation has worn, and
in any case every 100 working hours.
ENGINE OIL CHANGE
Empty the oil tank with the engine still warm to
ensure fast and complete emptying.
1. Check that the fuel tank cap is fully tightened.
2. Remove the oil tank cap and empty the oil into
a container, tilting the engine in the direction
of the oil tank filler.
3. Fill the tank with the recommended oil and
check the level.
4. Replace the oil tank cap.
TUNING THE CARBURETTOR
The carburettor is tuned by the manufacturer to
achieve maximum performance in all situations,
with a minimum emission of toxic gas in compli-
ance with the regulations in force.
In the case of poor performance contact your
Dealer for a check of the carburetion and engine.
• Tuning minimum speed
WARNING!
!
The minimum speed must