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Maintenance
(continued)
Muffler and spark arrester maintenance
If the engine becomes sluggish and low
on power, check and clean the spark
arrester screen.
WARNING!
Never operate the unit with a
damaged or missing muffler or spark
arrester! Operating with a missing
or damaged spark arrester is a fire
hazard and could also damage your
hearing.
1. Remove the engine cover.
IMPORTANT!
If you note excessive carbon buildup,
consult with an authorized servicing
dealer.
Engine
Cover
Screws
Engine Cover
Muffler
Muffler Gasket
Muffler Bolts
Spark Arrester Screen
Spark Arrester Cover
Cover Screws
Cutting performance of your machine
depends a great deal on proper cutter
blade adjustment. Properly adjusted
blades will oscillate freely yet help
prevent binding of cut material between
blades. Adjust blades as follows:
1. Loosen all blade lock nuts at least
one full turn.
2. Tighten each blade shoulder bolt
firmly, and then loosen the shoulder
bolts 1/4 to 1/2 turn.
Lock nut
Guide Bar
Cutter
Blades
Shoulder Bolt
Washer (should
turn freely)
Adjusting cutter blades
Cutter blade adjustment
3. Working from the gearcase end,
lock each bolt in place by firmly
tightening its lock nut while
preventing the shoulder bolt from
turning.
4. When shoulder bolt adjustment
is correct, there should be a gap
of 0.25–0.50 mm (0.01 - 0.02 in.)
between the cutter blades and the
flat washers, and the flat washer
beneath each bolt head should turn
freely.
WARNING!
The cutter blades are very
sharp! Always wear gloves when
working around the cutter assembly.
CAUTION!
Operating the trimmer with worn or improperly adjusted cutters will reduce cutter
performance and may also damage your machine. Never operate the machine
with damaged or worn cutters.
2.
Remove the muffler.
3. Remove the the spark arrester
screen and cover.
4. Clean the screen with a stiff bristle
brush.
5. Inspect the cylinder exhaust port for
any carbon buildup.
6. Reassemble parts in the reverse
order.