TRIMMER
Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhen perform-
ingany maintenano_.
TIRES
• Keep tiresfleeofgasolne, oil,or insect
cunlmlchemicalswhichcanharm rubber.
• Avoidstumps,stcues,dcepruts,sharp
objectsand o_er hazardsthatmay cause
tiredamege.
TRIMMERUNE
For best results, replace trimmer lines
when they have worn to half their odginal
length. Use .155 inch diameter tdmmer
line. Cut new tdmmer line length to 18-3/4
inches. After new line isinstalled on
trimmer head, check all lines so they do
not vary more then one (1) inch in length.
This is importantto make sure the trimmer
head is balanced and will not vibrate
abnormally.
AWARNING: Use only the specified
trimmer line. Do not use other matedals
suchas wire, string, rope, etc. Wire can
break off during tdmming and become a
dangerous missile that can cause serious
injury.
TO REPLACE TRIMMER LINE
1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark
plug and place wire where it cannot
come in contactwith spark plug.
2. Remove worn trimmer line from line
carrier plate.
3. Fold new, cut to length, trimmer line in
half and insert folded end through
carder plate opening to back side of
retainer clip.
4. With folded end of line at back side of
retainer clip, pull line outward until
line is fully seated under the retainer
clip.
5. Repeat on other side of carder plate.
6. Check all lines to be sure they are the
same length.
7. Reconnect spark plug wire to spark
plug.
Trimmer
line
Carrier plate
opening
clip
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Use only high quality detergent oil rated
with API sen/ice classificationSF-SJ.
Select the oirs SAE viscosity grade
according to your expected operating
temperature.
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
NOTE: Although multi-viscesityoils
(5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve startingin
cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils
will result in increased oil consumption
when used above 32°F. Check your
engine oil level more frequently to avoid
possible engine damage from running
low on oil.
Change the oil after every 25 hours of
operation or at least once a year ifthe
unit is not used for 25 hours in one year.
Check the crankcase oil level before
starting the engine and after each five (5)
hours of continuous use. Tighten oilplug
securely each time you check the oil
level.
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