SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
CAUTION: Before performing any service and adjustments:
1.Stop engine.
2.Make sure the rotating lines and all moving parts have completely stopped.
3.Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in con- tact with plug.
TRIMMER
TO ADJUST TRIMMING HEIGHT
See “TO ADJUST TRIMMING HEIGHT” in the Operation section of this manual.
TO ADJUST HANDLE (IF EQUIPPED)
The upper handle may be adjusted to dif- ferent height positions.
•Loosen handle knob only enough to allow the upper handle to pivot to the desired position.
•Tighten handle knob securely.
NOTE: The handle knob and bolt may be reversed for left handed operation.
Upper handle
Handle knob
TO REMOVE / REPLACE TRIMMER HEAD DRIVE BELT
1.Remove screw at front of chassis cover.
2.Lift cover up and away from trimmer.
Screw
3.Remove the two (2) screws on sides of trimmer securing the debris shield.
4.Turn trimmer on its side with carburetor and fuel cap up.
5.Remove the two (2) screws on under- side of trimmer securing the debris shield.
6.Slide the debris shield rearward and remove.
7.Remove belt from engine pulley on crankshaft.
TECUMSEH MODELS
Engine pulley
Debris shield screws
BRIGGS & STRATTON MODELS
Engine pulley
Debris shield screws
Chassis cover
8.Remove belt from trimmer head pulley.
9.Note the position of the control cable and idler return spring, then remove idler assembly from chassis and re- move belt and idler from trimmer.
10.Remove belt from idler assembly by removing bottom belt keeper and idler