Storage; Preliminary Checks - Ecotech Italia DCS-BT Series Use And Maintenance Instruction Manual

4.2 STORAGE
During long periods of storage of the machine it would be best to:
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Empty the fuel tank of fuel;
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Lubricate the cylinder with a suitable product, available at your reseller;
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Clean the air filter;
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Empty any residual gasoline from the carburettor;
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Grease any parts with the paint worn off by wear or impact of the machine and any parts where the treatment has
worn off to avoid possible rust formation.
4.3 PRELIMINARY CHECKS
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Check that all of the safety instruction adhesive labels are in order and legible.
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Check that the machine is cleaned of plant residue and debris.
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Check that all of the safety guards and grilles are in order and in good condition
Before starting the motor
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Visually inspect for any leaks and/or defective, missing or worn parts. See to any necessary repairs before using the
machine again.
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Check that the oil level is not below the minimum: unscrew the oil filler cap located on the rear of the motor; using a
clean rag clean off the dipstick and screw the cap back in. Unscrew the cap again and make sure that the oil level is
between the two minimum and maximum marks. If the oil level is below the minimum, top up to a suitable level.
(request the proper motor oil from your reseller)
ATTENTION!!! A NEW MACHINE IS SHIPPED WITHOUT MOTOR OIL
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Make sure that all of the screws are properly tightened down.
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Make sure that all of the levers are in their neutral position.
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Clean the air filter whenever there is fouling.
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When refuelling use a funnel with a filter screen,
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Open the fuel cock and, if the motor is equipped with a starter device on the carburettor activate it.
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To start the motor cold, position the gas lever in the START position and wait a few minutes so the motor reaches
operational temperature before taking it to maximum speed.
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Grip the pull starter handle and start up the motor with a strong pull.
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU ALSO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THE MOTOR INSTRUCTION
BOOKLET.
Before beginning operations make sure that no person or animal or thing is within 30 metres of the machine; then start up the
machine motor. Once the motor has warmed up take it to its maximum running speed.
Figure 4‐2 Position of the level in Neutral
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