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Maintenance
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.
Regular maintenance is the way to ensure the best performance
and long life of your machine. Please refer to this manual and the
engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual for maintenance procedures.
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WARNING
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 trim ball 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
trimmer 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