ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Use only high quality detergent oil rated
with API service classification
Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade
according to your expected operating
temperature.
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
F | 0 | 30 | 32 40 | 60 | 80 | 100 |
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTiCiPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
NOTE: Although
(5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in
cold weather, these
Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each five (5) hours of continuous use. Tighten oil plug securely each time you check the oil level.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
NOTE: Before tipping trimmer to drain oil, drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty.
1.Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug.
2.Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a clean surface.
3.Tip trimmer on its side as shown and
drain oil into a suitable container. Rock trimmer back and forth to remove any oil trapped inside of engine.
Container
4.Wipe off any spilled oil from trimmer or side of engine.
5.Fill engine with oil (See "ADD OIL" in the Operation section of this manual).
6.Replace engine oil cap.
7.Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.
AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter. Replace the air filter cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season, which- ever occurs first. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.
TO CLEAN AIR FILTER
1.Loosen screw and tilt cover to remove.
2.Carefully remove cartridge.
3.Clean by gently tapping on a flat sur-
face. If very dirty, replace cartridge.
_I, CAUTION: Petroleum solvents, such as kerosene, are not to be used to clean cartridge. They may cause deterioration of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge.
4.Install cartridge, then replace cover making sure the tabs are aligned with the slots in the back plate. Fasten screw securely.
Lip | Back plate |
/
Cart_
Slot
Cover
tab
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage.
SPARK PLUG
Replace spark plug at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in the "PRODUCT SPECIFIC- ATIONS" section of this manual.
CLEANING
IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep trimmer free of
11 each use.
