TO REPLACE TRIMMER LINE
1.Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug.
2.Remove worn trimmer line from line carrier plate.
3.Fold new, cut to length, trimmer line in half and insert folded end through carrier plate opening to back side of retainer clip.
4.With folded end of line at back side of retainer clip, pull line outward until line is fully seated under retainer clip.
5.Repeat on other side of carrier plate.
6.Check all lines to be sure they are the same length.
7.Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.
Trimmer line
Carrier plate opening
Retainer clip
ENGINE
Read the mantenance section of your engine manual.
LUBRICATION
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the trimmer is not used for 25 hours in one year. Refer to engine manual.
NOTE: Before tipping trimmer to drain oil, drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty.
1.Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug.
2.Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a clean surface.
3.Tip trimmer on its side as shown and drain oil into a suitable container. Rock trimmer back and forth to remove any oil trapped inside of engine.
4.Wipe off any spilled oil on trimmer or on side of engine.
5.Fill engine with oil (See “ADD OIL” in the Operation section of this manual).
6.Replace engine oil cap.
7.Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.
TECUMSEH MODELS
Container
BRIGGS & STRATTON MODELS
Throttle control
Starter handle
TRIMMING TIPS
•Set the throttle control in the fast posi- tion. If the weeds or grass are tall and thick, operate the trimmer at a slower walking speed.
•Frequently clean the underside of the trimmer to remove any grass build up. Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean of grass clippings and chaff. This will help engine air fl ow and extend engine life. See “TO REMOVE ENGINE COVER” in the Maintenance section of this manual.
•For best results and longer lasting line, use the ends of the line to do the cutting. This is easily done by moving slowly through very thick and heavy weeds.
•Use the left side of trimmer when trim- ming along fences, walls, fl owerbeds and other such objects.
•If trimmer lines become too short, it will take longer to complete the job. If trim- mer lines are worn to less than half their original length, they should be replaced. See “TO REPLACE TRIMMER LINE” in the Maintenance section of this manual.
•Trimmer head contact with concrete, as- phalt or other hard surfaces may cause premature wear of the ball on bottom of trimmer head.
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