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AIR FILTER
To Clean Air Filter:
1.
Press down on tab (A) holding air filter cover in place,
remove cover (B) and lift filter (C) from air box. (Fig.
10)
2.
Wash filter in soap and water.
DO NOT USE GASO-
LINE!
3.
Air dry filter.
4.
Reinstall filter.
NOTE:
Replace filter if frayed, torn, damaged or unable to
be cleaned.
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FUEL CAP / FUEL FILTER
NOTE:
Completely remove fuel cap (A) from fuel tank.
(Fig. 10A)
1.
Lift fuel line and filter (B) out of tank. A steel wire (C)
with a hook or a paper clip works well (Fig. 10B).
2.
Pull off with a twisting motion (Fig. 10C).
3.
Replace fuel filter (D).
NOTE:
Never operate the trimmer without the fuel filter.
Internal engine damage could result!
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CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
The carburetor was pre-set at the factory for optimum
performance. If further adjustments are necessary, please
take your unit to the nearest Authorized Service Center.
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SPARK PLUG
1.
Spark plug gap = .025" (.635mm) (Fig. 12).
2.
Torque to 105 to 130 inch pounds (12 to 15 N•m).
Connect spark plug boot.
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DEBRIS SHIELD KNIFE SHARPENING
1.
Remove cutter knife (A) from debris shield (B) (Fig.
13).
2.
Place knife in a bench vise. Sharpen knife using a flat
file, being careful to maintain the angle of cutting
edge. File in one direction only.
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STORING A UNIT
1.
Perform all the general maintenance recommended
in the Maintenance Section of your User Manual.
2.
Clean exterior of engine, drive shaft assembly, debris
shield and linehead.
3.
Drain fuel from the fuel tank.
4.
After fuel is drained, start engine.
5.
Run engine at idle until unit stops. This will purge the
carburetor of fuel.
6.
Allow engine to cool (approx. 5 minutes).
7.
Using a spark plug wrench, remove the spark plug.
8.
Pour 1 teaspoon of clean 2-cycle oil into the combus-
tion chamber. Pull starter rope slowly several times to
coat internal components. Replace spark plug.
9.
Store unit in a cool, dry place away from any source
of ignition such as an oil burner, water heater, etc.
10. Put the sleeve on when not in use or in transporta-
tion.
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REMOVING A UNIT FROM STORAGE
1.
Remove spark plug.
2.
Pull starter rope briskly to clear excess oil from com-
bustion chamber.
3.
Clean and gap spark plug or install a new spark plug
with proper gap.
4.
Prepare unit for operation.
5.
Fill fuel tank with proper fuel / oil mixture. See Fuel
and Lubrication Section.
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Fig. 9E
Fig. 9F
CAUTION
: NEVER operate trimmer without
the air filter. The air filter must be kept clean.
If it becomes damaged, install a new filter.
Fig. 10
C
A
B
CAUTION:
Remove fuel from unit and store
in approved container before starting this
procedure. Open fuel cap slowly to release
any pressure which may have formed in fuel
tank.
A
Fig. 10A
Fig. 10B
D
Fig. 10C
C
B
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
A
B
WARNING
: Failure to follow these steps may
cause varnish to form in the carburetor and
difficult starting or permanent damage follow-
ing storage.
