OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

DECORATIVE TRIMMING

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS

CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL

Oil Fill Plug

Decorative trimming is accomplished by removing all vegetation around trees, posts, fences and more.

Rotate the whole unit so that the cutting attachment is at a 30° angle to the ground (Fig. 15).

Fig. 15

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Perform these required maintenance procedures at the frequency stated in the table. These procedures should also be a part of any seasonal tune-up.

NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require special tools or skills. If you are unsure about these procedures take your unit to any non-road engine repair establishment, individual or authorized service dealer.

WARNING: To prevent serious injury, never perform maintenance or repairs with unit running. Always service and repair a cool unit. Disconnect the spark plug wire to ensure that the unit cannot start.

 

WARNING: To prevent extensive engine wear

 

 

 

and damage to the unit, always maintain the

 

 

 

proper oil level in the crankcase. Never operate

 

 

 

the unit with a low oil level.

 

 

The importance of checking and maintaining the proper oil level in the

O-Ring

 

 

crankcase cannot be overemphasized. Check oil before each use:

 

1. Stop the engine and allow oil to drain into the crankcase.

2.Place the unit on a flat, level surface to get a proper oil level reading.

3. Keep dirt, grass clippings and other debris out of the

engine. Clean the area around the oil fill plug before removing it.

4. Remove the oil fill plug.

5. Check the oil level. Oil should be just to the bottom of the threads of the oil fill hole. (Fig. 24).

6. If the level is low, add a small amount of oil to the oil fill hole and recheck (Fig. 24). Repeat this procedure until the oil level reaches the the bottom of the threads in the oil fill hole.

NOTE: Do not overfill the unit.

NOTE: Make sure the O-ring is in place on the oil fill plug when checking and changing the oil (Fig. 23).

Fig. 23

Add 1.4-1.5 Oz.

(41-44 ml)

Oil Full Line

Oil Fill Hole

Fig. 24

NOTE: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and system may be performed by any non-road engine repair establishment, individual or authorized service dealer.

FREQUENCY

MAINTENANCE REQUIRED

SEE

 

 

 

Before starting engine

Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel

p. 4

 

Check oil

p. 5

 

 

 

Every 10 hours

Clean air filter

p. 5

 

 

 

Every 25 hours

Change oil

p. 5

Every 40 hours

Clean spark arrestor and change oil

p. 6

 

 

 

Every 25 hours

Check rocker arm to valve clearance and adjust

p. 6

 

Check spark plug condition and gap

p. 6

 

 

 

REMOVING THE OLD LINE

1.Firmly press in on the tabs that are on each side of the cutting head. (Fig. 16)

NOTE: May find it easier to press in and then up on one tab at a time.

2.

Remove the cap either by letting it pop off or a slight wiggle

 

of the cap may be required and pull out the spool (Fig. 17)

CHANGING THE OIL

CAUTION: Wear gloves to prevent injury when handling the unit.

For a new engine, change the oil after the first 25 hours of operation. Change the oil while the engine is still warm. The oil will flow freely and carry away more impurities.

1.

Remove the oil fill plug.

Fig. 25

2.

Pour the oil out of the oil fill hole and into a container by

 

 

tipping the unit to the side (Fig. 25). Allow ample time for

 

 

complete drainage.

 

3.

Wipe up any oil residue on the unit and clean up any oil that

 

 

may have spilled. Dispose of the oil according to Federal,

 

 

State and local regulations.

Fill Level

4.

Refill the crankcase with 3.04 fluid ounce (90 ml) of SAE 30

 

 

SF, SG, SH oil.

 

NOTE:

Use the bottle and spout saved from initial use to

 

 

measure the correct amount of oil. The top of the

 

 

label on the bottle measures approximately 3.4

Fig. 26

 

ounces (100 ml) (Fig. 26). Check the level (Fig. 24). If

 

Air Filter Cover

 

the level is low, add a small amount of oil and

 

 

 

recheck. Do not overfill (Fig. 24).

 

3.

Unwind the old line from the spool and remove it from the

Tabs

 

center hole of the spool. (Fig. 18)

 

5.Replace the oil fill plug.

AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE

Air Filter

Screw

NOTE: When placing the spool back into the outer spool, make sure the side with the L is facing up.

4.Place the spool back into the outer spool cover (Fig. 17)

5.Replace the cutting head cap and press down firmly until both tabs snap back into place. (Fig. 19)

LINE INSTALLATION

Always use original equipment manufacturer 0.095 in. (2.41 mm) replacement line. Other types of line may make the engine overheat or fail.

1.Align the arrows on the cutting head knob with the outerspool eyelets, if they are not already.(Fig. 20)

Fig. 16

Bump Cap

Spool

Spool Lock

Outer Spool

Knob

WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always turn the unit off and allow it to cool before you clean or service it.

Cleaning the Air Filter

Clean the air filter every 10 hours of operation. It is an important item to maintain. Failure to maintain your air filter properly can result in poor performance or can cause permanent damage to your engine.

1.

Open the air filter cover by unscrewing the air filter screw

 

(Fig. 27).

Fig. 27

Air Filter Cover

Back Plate

2.Using 10.5 ft. (3.2 m) of 0.095 in. (2.41 mm) replacement line push an end of the line through one of the eyelets until it protrudes through the opposite side. Continue pushing or pulling the line until the line is evenly distributed, so approximately 5 ft. (1.5 m) is visible from both sides of the cutting head.(Fig. 21)

3.Hold the cutting head knob and turn the cutting head clockwise to wind the line around the spool until 5 in. (12.7 cm) is protruding from each side of the cutting head.(Fig. 22)

NOTE: If winding the line from a large spool of line, cut the line from the spool so that it measures 5” from the eyelet.

4.Start the unit and bump the cutting head on the ground until the desired cutting length is achieved.

Fig. 17

Fig. 18

Arrow

2.

Remove the air filter (Fig. 28).

3.

Wash the filter in detergent and water (Fig. 29). Rinse the

 

filter thoroughly and allow it to dry.

4.

Replace the air filter into the base plate (Fig. 30).

NOTE:

If the unit is operated without the air filter, you will

Fig. 28

 

VOID the warranty.

 

5. Reinstall the air filter cover. Position the hooks on the air filter cover to the top of the back plate and lower the air filter cover down so that the air filter screw aligns with the screw hole on the back plate (Fig. 28).

6. Turn the air filter screw clockwise until the air filter screw is tight (Fig. 27).

NOTE: Do not over tighten as this may strip the screw.

Fig. 29

PRESS

Eyelet

Fig. 19

 

 

 

Fig. 20

 

 

 

Fig. 21

 

 

 

Fig. 22

 

 

 

Back Plate

Air Filter

 

Screw Hole

 

 

 

 

Fig. 30

 

 

 

 

 

 

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