SECTION 6: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

DECORATIVE TRIMMING

Decorative trimming is accomplished by removing all vegetation around trees, posts, fences, etc.

Rotate the whole unit so that the cutting attachment is at a 30° angle to the ground (Fig. 15).

Fig. 15

SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require special tools or skills. If you are unsure about these procedures take your unit to an authorized service dealer.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

These required maintenance procedures should be performed at the frequency stated in the table. They should also be included as part of any seasonal tune-up.

WARNING: To prevent serious injury, never do maintenance or repairs with unit running. Always do maintenance and repairs on a cool unit. Disconnect spark plug wire to ensure the unit will not start.

NOTE: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and system may be performed by any nonroad engine repair establishment, individual or authorized service dealer.

In order to assure peak performance of your engine, inspection of the engine exhaust port may be necessary after 50 hours of operation. If you notice lost RPM, poor performance or general lack of acceleration, this service may be required. If you feel your engine is need of this inspection, refer service to any nonroad engine repair establishment, individual or authorized service dealer for repair. DO NOT attempt to perform this process yourself as engine damage may result from contaminants involved in the cleaning process for the port.

FREQUENCY

MAINTENANCE REQUIRED

REFER TO:

 

 

 

Before starting engine

Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel

Page 10-11

 

Check oil

Page 19

 

 

 

Every 10 hours

Clean and re-oil air filter

Page 20-21

 

 

 

1st Change at 10 hours

Change oil

Page 19-20

Every 25 hours there after

Change oil

Page 19-20

Every 25 hours

Clean spark arrestor

Page 24

 

 

10 hours on new engine

Check rocker arm to valve clearance and adjust as

Page 22-23

 

required

 

 

Every 25 hours

Check rocker arm to valve clearance and adjust as

Page 22-23

 

required

 

 

Every 25 hours

Check spark plug condition and gap

Page 24

 

 

 

 

 

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