To Adjust Handle

,_CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.

•Turn trimmer on its side. Make sure air filter and carburetor are up. Clean the underside of your trimmer by scraping to remove build-up of grass and trash.

•Clean engine often to keep trash from

accumulating. A clogged engine runs hotter and shortens engine life.

A WARNING: To avoid serious injury, 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 wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.

TRIMMER

TO ADJUST TRIMMING HEIGHT

See "TO ADJUST TRIMMING HEIGHT" in

the Operation section of this manual.

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

Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc.

We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean trimmer unless the elec-

trical system, muffler, air filter and car- buretor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can result in shortened engine life.

TO REMOVE/REPLACE TRIMMER HEAD DRIVE BELT

1.Remove screw at front of chassis cover,

2.Lift cover up and away from trimmer.

3.Remove the two (2) screws on sides of

Screw

Chassis cover

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.

8.Remove belt from trimmer head pulley.

EB¢

pulley

Debris shield screws