SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
Air Filter Maintenance
Cleaning the Air Filter
WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always turn your trimmer off and allow it to cool before you clean or service it.
Clean and
1.Open the air filter cover. Push the tab on the right side of the cover inward. Then pull the air filter cover out and to the left. See Figure 44.
NOTE: It may be necessary to remove the fuel cap to
completely remove the air filter cover.
2. Remove the air filter. See Figure 44.
Air Filter
Air Filter Cover
Tab
Figure 44
3.Wash the filter in detergent and water. See Figure 45. Rinse the filter thoroughly and allow it to dry.
Figure 45
4.Apply enough clean SAE 30 motor oil to lightly coat the filter. See Figure 46.
Figure 46 | Figure 47 |
5.Squeeze the filter to spread and remove excess oil. See Figure 47.
6.Replace the filter. See Figure 48.
NOTE: If the unit is operated without the air filter, you will VOID the warranty.
Back Plate
Back Plate Slot
Slots
Figure 48
7.Reinstall the air filter cover. Position the hooks on the left side of the air filter cover into the slots at the left side of the back plate. See Figure 48.
NOTE: It may be necessary to remove the fuel cap to reinstall the air filter cover.
8.Swing the cover to the right until the tab on the air filter cover snaps into place in the slot on the back plate. See Figure 44 and 48.
9.Replace the fuel cap if it was removed.
Carburetor Adjustment
The idle speed of the engine is adjustable through the air filter/muffler cover. See Figure 49.
NOTE: Careless adjustments can seriously damage your unit. An authorized service dealer should make carburetor adjustments.
Check Fuel
Old fuel is usually the reason for improper unit performance. Drain and refill the tank with fresh fuel prior to making any adjustments. Refer to Oil and Fuel Information.
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