Maintenance (continued)
Carburetor/ Air |
Filter Cover |
Tab |
Fig. |
Air Filter
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AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the Air Filter
To avoid serious personal injury, always turn your trimmer off and allow it to cool before you clean or do any maintenance on it.
Clean and
1.Remove the carburetor/air filter cover by pushing on the tab on top of the cover (Fig.
2.Remove the air filter (Fig.
3.Wash the filter in detergent and water. Rinse the filter thoroughly and allow it to dry.
4.Apply enough clean SAE 30 motor oil to lightly coat the filter (Fig.
5.Squeeze the filter to spread and remove excess oil (Fig.
6.Reinstall the filter (Fig.
NOTE: If the unit is operated without the air filter, you will VOID the warranty.
SPARK ARRESTOR MAINTENANCE
To avoid serious personal injury, always turn your trimmer off and allow it to cool before you clean or do any maintenance on it.
1.Turn the powerhead so the back of the engine is facing forward. In this position, the starter rope is to the left (Fig.
Spark
Arrestor
Collar
Fig.
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