SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
Maintenance Schedule
Perform these required maintenance procedures at the
frequency stated in the table. These procedures should
also be a part of any seasonal tune-up.
NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require
special tools or skills. If you are unsure about
these procedures take your unit to any non-road
engine repair establishment, individual or
authorized service dealer.
FREQUENCY
Before starting engine
Every 10 hours
First change at 10 hours
Every 25 hours thereafter
Every 25 hours
10 hours on new engine
Every 25 hours
Every 25 hours
Line Installation for the Speedspool
WARNING:
chain or rope. These can break off and
become dangerous projectiles.
Always use original equipment manufacturer 0.080 inch
(2.03 mm) replacement line. Lines other than those
specified may make the engine overheat or fail.
There are two methods to replace the SpeedSpool
trimming line:
• Wind the inner reel with new line
• Install a pre-wound inner reel
Winding the Inner Reel With New Line
NOTE: It Is unnecessary to remove the bump knob to
install a new trimming line.
1. Cut two pieces of 0.095-inch (2.41 mm) trimming
line, 10 feet (3 m) long.
2. Hold the outer spool and turn the inner reel
counterclockwise to line up the arrows on the outer
spool and inner reel (Fig. 15).
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED
Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel
Check oil
Clean and re-oil air filter
Change oil
Change oil
Clean spark arrestor
Check rocker arm to valve clearance and adjust
Check rocker arm to valve clearance and adjust
Check spark plug condition and gap
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Never use metal-
reinforced line, wire,
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NOTE: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission
control devices and system may be performed by
any non-road engine repair establishment, individual
or authorized service dealer.
WARNING: To prevent serious injury, never
perform maintenance or repairs with unit
running. Always service and repair a cool
unit. Disconnect the spark plug wire to
ensure that the unit cannot start.
WARNING:
when installing trimming line on the unit.
The line may not release properly if the line
is too long.
Top View Of The SpeedSpool
Outer Spool
Inner Reel
REFER TO
Page 9
Page 14
Page 16
Page 15
Page 15
Page 19
Page 17
Page 17
Page 19
Always use the
correct line length
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Arrows
Bump Knob
Fig. 15