MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
CLEANING
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 a fueled unit where fumes may reach an
open flame or spark.
• Allow the engine to cool before storing.
• Store the unit locked up to prevent unauthorized use
or damage.
• Store the unit in a dry, well-ventilated area.
• Store the unit out of the reach of children.
LONG TERM STORAGE
If you plan on storing the unit for an extended time, use
the following storage procedure:
1. Carefully drain the fuel tank by running the unit dry or
remove fuel cap and tip the motor housing over and
drain oil/gas fuel into a container with the same 2-
cycle fuel mixture. Do not use fuel that has been
stored for more than 60 days.
2. Start the engine and allow it to run until it stalls. This
ensures that all fuel has been drained from the carburetor.
3. Allow the engine to cool. Remove the spark plug and
put 1 oz. (30 ml) of any high quality motor oil or
2-cycle 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.
Thoroughly clean the unit and inspect it for any
loose or damaged parts. Repair or replace
damaged parts and tighten loose screws, nuts or
bolts. The unit is ready for storage.
TRANSPORTING
• Allow the engine to cool before transporting.
• Drain fuel from unit.
• Tighten fuel cap before transporting.
• Secure the unit while transporting.
2. Release the throttle trigger and let the engine idle. If
the engine stops, insert a small phillips or flat blade
screwdriver into the hole in the air filter/muffler cover
(Fig. 24). Turn the idle speed screw in,
clockwise
,
1/8 of a turn at a time (as needed) until the engine
idles smoothly.
3. If the engine appears to be idling too fast, turn the
idle speed screw
counterclockwise
1/8 of a turn at
a time (as needed), to reduce idle speed.
Checking the fuel mixture, cleaning the air filter, and
adjusting the idle speed should solve most engine
problems. If not and all of the following are true:
• the engine will not idle
• the engine hesitates or stalls on acceleration
• there is a loss of engine power
Have the carburetor adjusted by a Sears or other qualified
service dealer. Call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® for more
information. .
REPLACING THE SPARK PLUG
Use a Champion RDJ7Y spark plug, or equivalent. The
correct air gap is
0.020 inch (0.5 mm)
. Remove the plug
after every 25 hours of operation and check its condition.
1. Stop the engine and allow it to cool. Grasp the plug
wire firmly and pull it from the spark plug.
2. Clean around the spark plug. Remove the spark plug
from the cylinder head by turning a 5/8-inch socket
counterclockwise.
3. Replace a cracked, fouled or dirty spark plug. Set the air
gap at
0.020 in. (0.5 mm)
using a feeler gauge (Fig. 25).
4. Install a correctly-gapped spark plug in the cylinder
head. Tighten by turning the 5/8-inch socket
clockwise until snug.
If using a torque wrench torque to
110-120 in.•lb. (12.3-
13.5 N•m). Do not over tighten.
0.020 in.
(0.5 mm)
Fig. 25
Do not sand blast,
scrape or clean
electrodes. Grit in the engine could damage
the cylinder.
WARNING:
To avoid serious
personal injury,
always turn your trimmer off and allow it to cool
before you clean or maintain it.
WARNING:
Dispose of the old
fuel/oil mixture in
accordance with all Federal, State, and Local
regulations.
CAUTION:
Dispose of the old oil
in accordance with all
Federal, State, and Local regulations.
CAUTION:
Spark
Plug
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