CLEANING AND STORAGE
CLEANING
WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always turn the unit off and allow it to cool before you clean or service it.
Use a small brush to clean off the outside of the unit. Do not use strong detergents. Household cleaners that contain aromatic oils such as pine and lemon, and solvents such as kerosene, can damage plastic housing or handle. Wipe off any moisture with a soft cloth.
STORAGE
•Never store the unit with fuel in the tank where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
•Allow the engine to cool before storing.
•Lock up the unit to prevent unauthorized use or damage.
•Store the unit in a dry, well-ventilated area.
•Store the unit out of the reach of children.
Short Term Storage (1-2 weeks)
1.Store the unit in a horizontal position. If this is not possible, store the unit vertically with the engine at the top.
Long Term Storage
1. Remove the fuel cap, tip the unit and drain the fuel into an approved container.
NOTE: Do not use gasoline that has been stored for more than 30 days. Dispose of old gasoline in accordance with federal, state and local regulations.
2. | Start the engine and allow it to run until it stalls. This ensures that all |
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3. | Allow the engine to cool. Remove the spark plug and put 5 drops of high |
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ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE |
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Air filter is plugged |
| Replace or clean the air filter |
Old fuel (over 30 days) |
| Drain fuel tank and add fresh fuel |
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Improper idle speed |
| Adjust according to the Idle Speed |
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ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE |
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Old fuel (over 30 days) |
| Drain fuel tank and add fresh fuel |
Cutting attachment bound with grass |
| Stop the engine and clean the |
| cutting attachment | |
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Dirty air filter |
| Clean or replace the air filter |
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ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS WHEN CUTTING | ||
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Old fuel (over 30 days) |
| Drain fuel tank and add fresh fuel |
Fouled spark plug |
| Replace or clean the spark plug |
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| Move the choke lever to Position 2, |
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| press the primer bulb 10 times, |
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| squeeze the throttle control and pull |
The outside temperature is above 90˚ F |
| the starter rope until the unit starts. |
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CUTTING ATTACHMENT WILL NOT ADVANCE LINE
quality motor oil into the cylinder. Pull the starter rope slowly to distribute |
the oil. Reinstall the spark plug. |
NOTE: Remove the spark plug and drain all of the oil from the cylinder before attempting to start the trimmer after storage.
4.Change the oil, referring to Changing the Oil. Dispose of the old oil in accordance with federal, state and local regulations.
5.Thoroughly clean the unit and inspect for any loose or damaged parts. Repair or replace damaged parts and tighten loose screws, nuts or bolts. The unit is ready for storage.
Cutting attachment bound with grass
Cutting attachment out of line
Inner reel bound up
Cutting head dirty
Line welded
Line twisted when refilled
Not enough line is exposed
Stop the engine and clean cutting attachment
Refill with new line
Replace the inner reel
Clean inner reel and outer spool
Disassemble, remove the welded section and rewind
Disassemble and rewind the line
Push the bump head and pull out line until 4 inches (102 mm) of line is outside of the cutting attachment
OPTIONAL ACCESSORY
ELECTRIC STARTER AND POWER START BIT™ FEATURES
CUTTING LINE ADVANCES UNCONTROLLABLY
Oil, cleaner or lubricant in cutting | Clean and thoroughly dry the cutting |
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This unit is designed to be started with an optional electric starter or Power Start Bit™, which are sold separately. If choosing to start the unit using one of these features or have questions, please contact your local retailer or call
Electric Start Feature
Fig. 37
If further assistance is required, contact your authorized service dealer.
SPECIFICATIONS*
Engine Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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ENGINE WILL NOT START |
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Empty fuel tank |
| Fill fuel tank with fuel |
Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough |
| Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 |
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Old fuel (over 30 days) |
| Drain fuel tank and add fresh fuel |
Fouled spark plug |
| Replace or clean the spark plug |
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Spark Plug Gap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.025 inch (0.635 mm) Lubrication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAE 30 Oil Crankcase Oil Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.04 oz (90 ml) Fuel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unleaded Fuel Tank Capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 oz (414 ml) Approximate Weight (without fuel). . . . . . . . . . . . . .
*All specifications are based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
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