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MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
BEFORE EACH USE:
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Remove dirt and debris from the line trimmer exterior.
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Inspect the engine, tank and hoses for possible fuel leaks, and repair as
necessary.
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Inspect the engine cooling fins for accumulations of dirt or debris , and clean
as necessary.
EVERY 10~15 HOURS OF USE
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Loosen the air cleaner cover retaining screw, and remove the cover and filter
element.
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Inspect the element. If the element is distorted or damaged, replace it with a
new one.
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Wash the element in clean fuel, and squeeze or blow dry. Wash the air cleaner
cover in clean fuel, and wipe or blow dry.
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Install the element and cover, and then tighten the cover retaining screw.
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Use the spark plug wrench to remove the spark plug (turn counter-clockwise
to remove)
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Clean and adjust the spark plug gap to 0.6-0.7 mm. Replace any damaged or
visibly worn plug with a RCJ6Y or equivalent
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Install the spark plug finger tight in the cylinder head, then tighten it firmly with
the spark plug wrench.
EVERY 50 HOURS OF USE
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INSPECTION Inspect the entire line trimmer and tubes for damage including
loose or missing component, and repair as necessary.
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SPARK PLUG Replace the spark plug with a RCJ6Y or equivalent. Gapped to
(0.6-0.7) mm.
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FUEL FILTER Use a wire hook to extract the fuel filter from inside the fuel tank,
and then remove and wash the filter element in clean fuel. Before reinstalling
the filter inspect the condition of the fuel line. If damage or deterioration
is noted the line trimmer should be removed from service until it can be
inspected by a trained service technician