MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS

AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE

Cleaning the Air Filter

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.

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

1.Open the air filter cover. Push the tab on the right side of the cover in, pull the air filter cover out and to the left (Fig. 44).

NOTE: It may be necessary to remove the fuel cap to completely remove the air filter cover.

2. Remove the air filter (Fig. 44).

Air Filter

Air Filter Cover

Tab

Fig. 44

3.Wash the filter in detergent and water (Fig. 45). Rinse the filter thoroughly and allow it to dry.

Fig. 45

4.Apply enough clean SAE 30 motor oil to lightly coat the filter (Fig. 46).

Fig. 46

 

Fig. 47

 

 

 

 

5.Squeeze the filter to spread and remove excess oil (Fig. 47).

6.Replace the filter.

NOTE: If the unit is operated without the air filter, you will VOID the warranty.

Back Plate

Back Plate Slot

Slots

Fig. 48

7.Reinstall the air filter cover. Position the hooks on the left side of the air filter cover into the slots at the left side of the back plate (Fig. 48).

NOTE: It may be necessary to remove the fuel cap to reinstall the air filter cover.

8.Swing the cover to the right until the tab on the air filter cover snaps into place in the slot on the back plate (Fig. 48).

9.Replace the fuel cap if it was removed.

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

The idle speed of the engine is adjustable. An idle adjustment screw is reached though a hole in the top of the engine cover (Fig. 49).

NOTE: Careless adjustments can seriously damage your unit. An authorized service dealer should make carburetor adjustments.

Check Fuel

Old fuel is usually the reason for improper unit performance. Drain and refill the tank with fresh fuel prior to making any adjustments. Refer to Oil and Fuel Information.

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