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Maintenance
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How to Change the Oil
1. Stop the engine and allow it to cool.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire from the spark plug.
3. Insert a flat pan under the Trimmer, underneath the oil
drain plug.
4. Remove oil dipstick. (See Figure 5)
5. Remove the oil drain plug and washer.
6. Allow all oil to drain into the pan.
IMPORTANT:
Used oil is a hazardous waste. Place oil in a
sealed container and take to your local recycling center. Do
NOT discard with household waste.
7. Replace the oil drain plug and washer.
8. To re-fill engine with oil, see engine preparation section
“How to Check Oil and Fill to Proper Level”
Figure 11
Oil Drain Plug
NOTE: View is bottom of the unit
How to Clean the Air Filter
A dirty air filter will restrict air intake. Periodic maintenance
of the air filter will help improve engine performance and
reduce emissions.
Never clean air filter with gasoline or an easy ignited solvent
because it may cause explosion.
1. Remove the air filter cover, and carefully remove the filter
element. (See Figure 12)
2. Clean all parts.
3. Blow off dirt from filter element with compressed air.
(See Figure 13)
4. Reinstall the filter element and air filter cover.
WARNING
Figure 12
Filter Element
Air Filter Cover
Figure 13
NOTE: Refer to Figure 11 when following the steps below:
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