Tanaka TLE-550 - Manual (Page 9)

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Owner’s Manual TLE-550
a. To stop engine, release throttle lever and allow
engine to return to idle, then move stop switch to
the "STOP" position. (Fig. 16)
3. FUEL FILTER
a. Clean as necessary. After all fuel
drained from tank, gently pry out fuel
filter with minus driver and wash it
thoroughly in gasoline. After washing
push it into the same place as before.
(Fig. 21)
NOTE: If the filter is hard due to dust
and dirt, replace it.
3. CUTTING
a. Always hold unit firmly with both hands and keep your body well balanced.
b. Cutting depth is controlled by adjust lever on left handle, by changing lock plate position, nine steps of
cutting depth can be obtained. (Fig. 19)
4. STOPPING
V. MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
WARNING: Make sure that engine and blade are completely stopped before adjusting or maintaining the
unit.
1. BLADE REPLACEMENT
a. Follow the opposite procedure for installation. Section III #5.
b. Care must be taken when handling sharpened blades.
2. AIR CLEANER
a. Clean sub-cleaner sponge every day or every eight hours of operation. More frequent cleaning is recommended
under very dusty conditions. Wash the sponge in liquid detergent and water. Squeeze it to remove dirt and press
it in a dry rag until it is completely dry. Saturate the sponge in 2-cycle oil or the equivalent. Squeeze it to
distribute oil completely and to remove any excess oil. Replace sponge and install cover. (Fig. 20)
b. The main cleaner sponge (carb side) should be cleaned and apply oil in the same way as abovementioned after
every 50 hours of operation. More frequent cleaning may be required if operating in extremely dusty conditions.
(Fig. 20)