TO REPLACE TRIMMER LINE
1.Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug.
2.Remove worn trimmer line from line carrier plate.
3.Fold new, cut to length, trimmer line in half and insert folded end through carrier plate opening to back side of retainer clip.
4.With folded end of line at back side of retainer clip, pull line outward until line is fully seated under retainer clip.
5.Repeat on other side of carrier plate.
6.Check all lines to be sure they are the same length.
7.Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.
Trimmer line
Carrier plate opening
Retainer clip
ENGINE
Read the mantenance section of your engine manual.
LUBRICATION
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the trimmer is not used for 25 hours in one year. Refer to engine manual.
NOTE: Before tipping trimmer to drain oil, drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty.
1.Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug.
2.Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a clean surface.
3.Tip trimmer on its side as shown and drain oil into a suitable container. Rock trimmer back and forth to remove any oil trapped inside of engine.
4.Wipe off any spilled oil on trimmer or on side of engine.
5.Fill engine with oil (See “ADD OIL” in the Operation section of this manual).
6.Replace engine oil cap.
7.Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.
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