Maintenance / Storage - ATIKA LC170F Originalbetriebsanleitung

ADJUSTING THE IDLE SPEED: (to be performed only by
customer service)
1. Start the engine outdoors and allow running warm until the
operating temperature has been reached.
2. Set the throttle lever to the lowest setting (SLOW)
3. Turn the throttle screw until the desired idle speed has been
reached.
Standard idle speed: 1400 ±150 rpm
7. STORAGE
STORING THE ENGINE
Storage preparations
Proper storage preparation is important to keep your engine in a
flawless functional condition. The following steps will help prevent
rust and corrosion. Rust and corrosion not only affect the function
and the appearance of your engine but also make starting it after
storage more difficult.
Cleaning
If the engine has been running, it must cool down for at least half
an hour before cleaning it. Clean all exterior surfaces, repair
damaged paint coat areas and protect other areas that may
possible rust with a thin oil film.
Spraying off the engine with a garden hose or pressure
cleaner may cause water to enter the openings of air filter or
silencer. Water in the air filter will penetrate it; water entering
through the air filter or silencer may enter the cylinder and
damage the engine.
Water coming into contact with a hot engine may cause
damage to this engine. If the engine has been running, it
must cool down for at least half an hour before cleaning it.
THROTTLE SCREW

MAINTENANCE / STORAGE

Fuel
Gasoline/petrol oxidizes and its quality deteriorates during
extended storage. Old gasoline makes starting more difficult and
leaves deposits that clog the fuel system. If the quality of the
gasoline deteriorates during storage, maintenance measures or the
replacement of the carburettor or other fuel components may
become necessary.
The duration during which gasoline may remain in the fuel tank and
the carburettor without causing malfunctions depends on the grade
of gasoline, the storage temperature and the filling level of the tank.
The air in a partially filled tank accelerates the deterioration of the
fuel quality. High storage temperatures accelerate the loss of
quality. Problems from gasoline with poor quality may occur after a
few months, but also earlier if, for example, the gasoline was no
longer fresh at the time of fuelling.
The manufacturer's warranty does not cover any damages on the
fuel system or other engine problems that are caused by negligent
storage preparation.
You can extend the storage time for gasoline by adding an
appropriate stabilizer. However, you can also avoid fuel problems
by emptying the tank and carburettor.
ADDING A GASOLINE STABILIZER TO EXTENT THE
STORAGE TIME OF THE GASOLINE
Before adding a gasoline stabilizer the tank must first be filled with
fresh gasoline. The quality of the gasoline during storage
deteriorates more quickly if the tank is filled only partially. If you are
using a gasoline canister for fuelling, make sure that it contains
only fresh gasoline.
1. Add the gasoline stabilizer according to the instructions of the
manufacturer.
2. After a gasoline stabilizer was added: Let the engine run
outdoors for 10 minutes to make sure that the treated
gasoline has fully replaced the untreated gasoline in the
carburettor.
3. Stop the engine and turn the fuel valve to OFF.
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