7
Spark Plugs
CAUTION
Electrical Shock can cause injury.
Do not touch wires while engine is
running.
Clean out spark plug recess. Remove plug and replace.
Breather Tube
Air Cooling
WARNING
Hot Parts can cause severe burns.
Do not touch engine while operating
or just after stopping.
Never operate engine with heat shields or guards
removed.
•
While engine is still warm, change oil.
•
Clean engine of surface debris, chaff or grass.
•
Drain all fuel from fuel tank into proper
receptacle for
storage.
•
Remove spark plug. Place 1 teaspoon or 5
ml.
of oil into spark plug hole.
•
Pull starter rope
slowly
8-10 times to properly
coat the
cylinder bore and piston for storage.
Replace spark plug
and tighten. Any residual
oil
may burn off in subsequent
starts. This may
result in white smoke emission from
muffler.
•
This trimmer may be stored in a variety of
positions. It is
best to store in horizontal
position
with the spark plug up.
Do not store or
transport
with the spark plug down.
1.
Check gap using wire feeler gauge. Adjust
gap, see
specif cation table for adjustment.
2.
Install plug into cylinder head.
3.
Torque plug to 20
-30
N·m.
Air Cleaner
1.
Remove the air cleaner outside cover .
2.
Be careful to prevent dirt and debris from
falling
into the air cleaner assembly.
3.
Separate the Air Filter
.
4.
Inspect the air filter. Clean dirty air filter
with warm
water and mild soap. Allow air
filter to dry thoroughly
before re-installation
5.
Install the air filter assembly onto the
carburetor
and secure with screw.
N
OTE
: Do not use pressurized air or solvents to
clean the filter. Pressurized air can damage the
filter and solvents will dissolve the filter.
NOTE:
Storing or transporting with the spark plug
down will result in hard starting and/or engine
smoking.
•Store in a clean dry area.
•When removing unit from storage, only use
fresh
gasoline. Perform operation checks (see
maintenance
schedule) before starting engine.
Proper cooling is essential. To prevent over heating,
please
clean
ing
screens, cooling f
a
ns, and other
external surfaces of engine. Avoid spraying water at
wiring harness or any electrical components. See
Maintenance Schedule.
Repairs/Service Parts
We recommend that you use an authorized dealer for all
maintenance, service, and replacement parts for engine.
To authorized dealer
or
visit manufacturer's website or
call 1-
866
-
474
-
6664
.
Storage
Ensure both ends of breather tube are properly connected.
Air Cleaner
The following precautions should be taken if
storing your trimmer unit for a period exceeding
30 days, or for seasonal storage.