SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS

Air Filter Maintenance

Removing the Air Filter/Muffler Cover

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

 

 

1. Remove the four (4) screws securing the air filter/

 

Holding Slots

muffler cover. See Figure 36. Use a flat blade or T20

Figure 34

Torx bit screwdriver.

 

 

 

NOTE: The spring must be assembled on the inner reel before reassembling the cutting attachment.

14.Hold the inner reel in place and install the bump knob by turning counterclockwise. Tighten securely.

2. Pull the cover from the engine. Do not force.

EZ-Start™

Lever

Screws

Screws

Spring

Figure 35

Figure 36

Installing a Pre Wound Reel

Cleaning the Air Filter

1.Hold the outer spool with one hand and unscrew the bump knob clockwise. See Figure 27. Inspect the bolt inside the bump knob to make sure it moves freely. Replace the bump knob if damaged.

2.Remove the old inner reel from the outer spool. See Figure 27.

3.Remove the spring from the old inner reel. See Figure 27.

4.Place the spring in the new inner reel.

NOTE: The spring must be assembled on the inner reel before reassembling the cutting attachment.

5.Insert the ends of the line through the eyelets in the outer spool. See Figure 35.

6.Place the new inner reel inside the outer spool. Push the inner reel and outer spool together. While holding the inner reel and outer spool, grasp the ends and pull firmly to release the line from the holding slots in the reel.

7.Hold the inner reel in place and install the bump knob by turning counterclockwise. Tighten securely.

WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always turn your trimmer off and allow it to cool before you clean it or perform any maintenance.

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 air filter/muffler cover. See Removing the Air Filter/Muffler Cover.

2.Turn cover over and look inside to locate the air filter. Remove the air filter from inside the air filter/muffler cover. See Figure 37.

3.Wash the filter in detergent and water. See Figure 38. Rinse the filter thoroughly. Squeeze out excess water. Allow it to dry completely.

4.Apply enough clean SAE 30 oil to lightly coat the filter. See Figure 39.

5.Squeeze the filter to spread and remove excess oil. See Figure 40.

Replacement Parts

For replacement parts, refer to the Accessories / Replacement Parts section.

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