MAINTENANCE & 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.
WARNING:
nance or repairs with unit running. Always ser-
vice and repair a cool unit. Disconnect the spark
plug wire to ensure that the unit cannot start.
FREQUENCY
Before starting engine
Every 10 hours
Every 25 hours
Every 50 hours
LINE INSTALLATION
This section covers both SplitLine™ and standard single line
installation.
Always use original equipment manufacturer 0.095 in. (2.41
mm) replacement line. Line other than the specified may
make the engine overheat or fail.
WARNING:
or rope. These can break off and become dan-
gerous projectiles.
There are two methods to replace the trimming line:
• Wind the inner reel with new line
• Install a prewound inner reel
Winding the Existing Inner Reel
1. Hold the outer spool with one hand and unscrew the Bump
Knob clockwise (Fig. 24). Inspect the bolt inside the bump
knob to make sure it moves freely. Replace the bump knob if
damaged.
Outer Spool
Spring
Inner Reel
Bump Knob
To prevent serious injury,
never perform mainte-
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED
Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel
Clean and re-oil air filter
Check and clean spark arrestor
Check spark plug condition and gap
Inspect exhaust port and spark arrestor screen for clogging or
obstruction to assure maximum performance levels
Never use metal-rein-
forced line, wire, chain
Fig. 24
Bolt
NOTE: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emis-
sion control devices and system may be per-
formed by any non-road engine repair establish-
ment, individual or authorized service dealer.
In order to assure peak performance of your engine,
inspection of the engine exhaust port may be necessary after
50 hours of operation. If you notice lost RPM, poor
performance or general lack of acceleration, this service may
be required. If you feel your engine is in need of this
inspection, refer service to any non-road engine repair
establishment, individual or authorized service dealer for
repair. DO NOT attempt to perform this process yourself as
engine damage may result from contaminants involved in
the cleaning process for the port.
2. Remove the inner reel from the outer spool (Fig. 24).
3. Remove spring from the inner reel (Fig. 24).
4. Use a clean cloth to clean the the inner reel, spring, shaft
and inner surface of the outer spool (Fig. 25).
5. Check the indexing teeth on the inner reel and outer
spool for wear (Fig. 26). If necessary, remove burrs or
replace the reel and spool.
Indexing Teeth
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Fig. 25
Fig. 26