Carburetor/ Air

Filter Cover

Tab

Fig. 6-9

Air Filter

Fig. 6-10

Fig. 6-11

Maintenance (continued)

Air Filter MaintenanceCleaning the Air Filter

To avoid serious personal injury, always turn your trimmer off and allow it to cool before you clean or service it.

Clean and re-oil the air filter every 10 hours of operation. It is an important item to maintain. Failure to maintain the air filter will VOID the warranty.

1.Remove the carburetor/air filter cover by pushing on the tab on top of the cover (Fig. 6-9).

2.Remove the air filter (Fig. 6-10).

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. 6-11).

5.Squeeze the filter to spread and remove excess oil (Fig. 6-11).

6.Reinstall the filter (Fig. 6-10) and air filter cover (Fig. 6-9).

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 service 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. 6-12).

Spark

Arrestor

Collar

Fig. 6-12

15