SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR TRIMMER
Maintenance Schedule
These required maintenance procedures should be performed at the frequency stated in the table. They should also be included as part of any seasonal
FREQUENCY | MAINTENANCE REQUIRED | |
Before Starting Engine | Fill fuel tank with correct oil and fuel mixture. | |
Every 10 | Hours | Clean and |
Every 50 | Hours or Seasonal | Check spark plug condition and gap. |
WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always turn the unit off, allow it to cool and disconnect the spark plug before you clean or perform any maintenance on it.
Trouble Shooting
Refer to the trouble shooting chart for more informa- tion.
Engine
IMPORTANT: Never run your engine without air cleaner completely assembled.
Air Filter Maintenance
1.Place the choke control in the PARTIAL choke position (B).
NOTE: The choke control must be in the PARTIAL choke position (B) to remove the air filter/muffler cover. See Figure 14.
2.Remove the four (4) screws securing the air filter/muffler cover. See Figure 14. Use a flat blade or # T20 Torx bit screwdriver.
3.Pull the cover from the engine. Do not force.
4.Remove the air filter from behind the air filter/ muffler cover. See Figure 15.
4.Wash the filter in detergent and water. Rinse the filter thoroughly. Squeeze out excess water. Allow it to dry completely.
5.Apply enough clean SAE 30 oil to lightly coat the filter. See Figure 16.
6.Squeeze the filter to spread and remove excess oil. See Figure 16.
7.Replace the air filter inside the air filter/muffler cover. See Figure 15.
NOTE: Operating the unit without the air filter and air filter/muffler cover assembly, will VOID the warranty.
Choke Control
Partial Choke
Position (B)
Screws | Screws |
Figure 14
Air Filter
Figure 15
Figure 16
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