McCulloch 9096336202, 966992201 manual Replacing Cutting Line, AIR Filter, Fuel CAP / Fuel Filter

7 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

7 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

7-1. REPLACING CUTTING LINE

1.Turn knob (A) COUNTERCLOCKWISE and remove (Figure 7-1A).

2.Remove spool (B) and spring (C) from spindle (D).

3.Remove any remaining cutting line (H).

4.Fold over evenly a 14' (4.3m) length of .095 or .080" (.24 or .20cm) cutting line. Place the looped center in one of the slots (G) of the spool divider (Figure 7-1B).

5.Wind cutting line clockwise as shown in illustration (Figure 7-1C), keeping tension, with each half sepa- rated by the spool divider. Wind to within 6" (15cm) of the ends.

6.Lock each end of line into a slot (F) on opposite sides of the spool (Figure 7-1D).

7.Install the spring (C) over the spindle (D). Insert each end of the line through an eyelet (G) in the housing (E) (Figure 7-1E).

8.Lower the spool into the housing (E) while feeding the line through the eyelets (G). Ensure the spring seats itself into the spool (Figure 7-1E).

9.Once the spool is in place, apply pressure on the spool compressing the spring. Pull each end of the line (H) sharply to unlock the line from the slots (Figure 7-1F).

10.Continue to apply pressure to the spool until the knob can be threaded CLOCKWISE onto the spindle. Tighten the knob securely by hand only (Figure 7-1G).

11.Trim the excess line to approximately 5" (13cm). This will minimize load on engine during starting and warm-up (Figure 7-1H).

J	H	F	C D	G
A.KNOB
B.SPOOL
C.SPRING
D.SPINDLE
E. HOUSING			H
F. SLOTS		B
G.EYELETS				E
H.CUTTING LINE	A	F
J. WRENCH

7-1A

F

7-1D

G

D

C

G

E

7-1E

H

H

7-1F7-1G

5"

(13mm)

7-2. AIR FILTER

CAUTION

NEVER operate trimmer without the air filter. The air filter must be kept clean. If it becomes damaged, install a new fil- ter.

To Clean Air Filter:

1.Remove knob (A) holding air filter cover in place, remove cover (B) and lift filter (C) from air box (Figure 7-2A).

2.Wash filter in soap and water. DO NOT USE GASO-

LINE!

3.Air dry filter.

4.Reinstall filter.

NOTE: Replace filter if frayed, torn, damaged or unable to be cleaned.

B

A

C

7-2A

7-3. FUEL CAP / FUEL FILTER

CAUTION

Remove fuel from unit and store in approved container before starting this procedure. Open fuel cap slowly to release any pressure which may have formed in fuel tank. NOTE: Keep vent (A) on fuel cap clean of debris (Figure 7- 3A).

Fuel Filter:

1.Completely remove fuel cap from fuel tank (B) to be able to remove fuel filter (C) from tank. (Figure 7-3B)

2.Pull filter (D) off with a twisting motion. (Figure 7-3C)

3.Replace fuel filter (D). (Figure 7-3C)

NOTE: Never operate the trimmer without the fuel fil- ter. Internal engine damage could result!

A

7-3A

B C

7-3B

D

7-3C

G 7-1H

7-1B7-1C

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