AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air fi lter. Replace the air fi lter every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever oc- curs fi rst. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. Do not wash air fi lter. Refer to engine manual.
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffl er as it could create a fi re hazard and/or damage.
SPARK PLUG
Change your spark plug each year to make your engine start easier and run better. Set spark plug gap according to engine manual specifi cations.
CLEANING
IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep trimmer free of
CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with the spark plug.
•Turn trimmer on its side. Make sure air fi lter and carburetor are up. Clean the underside of your trimmer by scraping to remove
•Clean engine often to keep trash from accumulating. A clogged engine runs hotter and shortens engine life.
•Keep fi nished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc.
•We do not recommend using a gar- den hose to clean trimmer unless the electrical system, muffl er, air fi lter and carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can result in short- ened engine life.
CLEAN UNDER ENGINE COVER (TECUMSEH MODELS ONLY)
Clean under engine cover before each use, or more frequently in heavy cutting or dirty conditions. Engine cover screen and engine air intake screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating.
Be sure engine is cool before cleaning.
1.Unscrew knob on top of cover.
2.Lift cover up and away from engine.
3.Clean cover and cover screen thor- oughly.
4.Clean top of engine and air intake screen.
5.Replace engine cover and tighten knob securely. Be sure the front tabs of engine cover are located in the slots in engine housing.
Knob | Engine cover |
Starter rope
Threaded stud
Engine cover screen
Air intake screen | Housing slots |
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