Maintenance
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WARNING
Before performing any maintenance, turn engine off and remove the wire from the spark plug to prevent accidental
starting and serious injury.
IMPORTANT: The warranty on this Trimmer does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence.
To receive full value from the warranty, the operator must maintain the trimmer as instructed in this manual, and only use
genuine replacement parts. The following table lists required periodic maintenance.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE TABLE
Service Records-
Fill in dates as you complete regular
service
Check Engine Oil Level,
Fill to Proper Level
Check Trimmer Lines and
Replace if Necessary
Clean Debris From Unit
Check Fasteners for Tightness
Check Fuel Line
Replace if Necessary
Lubricate Moving Parts
Check Spark Plug
Replace if Necessary
Check Drive Belt
Replace if Necessary
Clean Air Filter,
Replace if very Dirty
Change Engine Oil
Replace Spark Plug
Clean Combustion Deposits from
cylinder, piston, and valves
CAUTION
IMPORTANT NOTES about Maintenance schedule
1. Change Trimmer Lines when they are half original length.
2. Frequently clean grass from
a. Holes in recoil starter cover
b. Under deck in the trimmer head area
c. Around muffler
3. Re-check fastener tightness after the first 2 hours of
initial use.
4. Clean air filter every 10 hours. Clean more often if
operating under dusty conditions.
5. Change engine oil after first 5-8 hours of initial use
6. Change oil every 25 hours if operating under heavy load
or in high temperatures
Questions? Call Toll Free at 1-800-737-2112
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After Every
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Each Use
10 Hours
Use
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Use only GENUINE replacement parts. Other parts may
damage the unit or result in injury.
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After Every
After Every
50 Hours of
100 Hour
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of Use
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