SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS

4.Wipe up any oil residue on the unit and clean up any oil that may have spilled. Dispose of the oil according to Federal, State and Local regulations.

5.Refill the crankcase with 3.4 fluid ounce (100 ml) of SAE 30 SF, SG, SH oil.

NOTE: Use the bottle and spout saved from initial use to measure the correct amount. 3.4 ounce (100 ml) is approximately to the top of the label on the bottle (Fig. 31). Check the level with the dipstick. If the level is low, add a small amount of oil and recheck (Fig. 27). Do not overfill.

Choke Lever

Air Filter

Air Filter Cover

Tab

Fill Level

Fig. 32

3. Wash the filter in detergent and water (Fig. 33). Rinse the filter thoroughly and allow it to dry.

Fig. 31

6. Replace the oil fill plug/dipstick.

7. Reconnect spark plug wire.

AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE

Cleaning the Air Filter

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

Clean and re-oil the air filter every 10 hours of operation. It is an important item to maintain. Not maintaining the air filter will VOID the warranty.

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. 32).

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

2. Remove the air filter (Fig. 32).

Fig. 33

4.Apply enough clean SAE 30 motor oil to lightly coat the filter (Fig. 34).

Fig. 34

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