Maintenance
Before
Every
Every
Procedure
Each Use
25 Hours of Use
100 Hours
of Use
Check engine oil level
X
Clean engine exterior, cooling fins and
X
remove debris. Cleaning the engine top
during use is critical for proper air flow.
Check general equipment condition
X
including nuts, bolts, welds, etc.
Replace broken or frayed cutting cords
X
Check cutting head and line plate
X
for excessive wear
Check the belt for stretching
The first time
X
Adjust the drive cable if necessary
after 2 hours of use
Lubricate throttle cable and
X
cutting head control cable with SAE 30 oil
Change the engine oil
The first time
X
after 5 hours of use
Replace the engine air filter cartridge
X
and foam pre-filter if equipped.
Replace spark plug
X
Maintenance Checklist
Regular maintenance is the way to ensure the best
performance and long life of your string trimmer. Please
refer to this manual and the engine manufacturer’s owner’s
manual for maintenance procedures.
MAINTENANCE
18
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE
STOP THE ENGINE, WAIT FIVE (5) MINUTES TO ALLOW ALL
PARTS TO COOL.
Disconnect the spark plug wire, keeping it
away from the spark plug.
WARNING
!
