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CLEANING
Use a small brush to clean off the outside of
the unit. Do not use strong detergents.
Household cleaners that contain aromatic oils
such as pine and lemon, and solvents such as
kerosene, can damage plastic housing or
handle. Wipe off any moisture with a soft cloth.
STORAGE
• Never store a fueled unit where fumes
may reach an open flame or spark.
• Allow the engine to cool before storing.
• Store the unit locked up to prevent
unauthorized use or damage.
• Store the unit in a dry, well-ventilated
area.
• Store the unit out of the reach of children.
LONG TERM STORAGE
If you plan on storing the unit for an extended
time, use the following storage procedure:
1. Drain all fuel from the fuel tank into a
container with the same 2-cycle fuel
mixture. Do not use fuel that has
been stored for more than 60 days.
Dispose of the old fuel/oil mix in
accordance to Federal, State and
Local regulations.
2. Start the engine and allow it to run
until it stalls. This ensures that all fuel
has been drained from the
carburetor.
3. Allow the engine to cool. Remove the
spark plug and put 1 oz. (30 ml) of
any high quality motor oil or 2-cycle
oil into the cylinder. Pull the starter
rope slowly to distribute the oil.
Reinstall the spark plug.
NOTE: Remove the spark plug and drain
all of the oil from the cylinder
before attempting to start the
trimmer after storage.
4. Thoroughly clean the unit and inspect
it for any loose or damaged parts.
Repair or replace damaged parts and
tighten loose screws, nuts or bolts.
The unit is ready for storage.
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
Checking the fuel mixture, cleaning the air
filter, and adjusting the idle speed should
solve most engine problems. If not and all
of the following are true:
• the engine will not idle
• the engine hesitates or stalls on
acceleration
• there is a loss of engine power
Have the carburetor adjusted by an
authorized service dealer.
REPLACING THE SPARK PLUG
Use a Champion RDJ7Y spark plug, or
equivalent. The correct air gap is 0.025 inch
(0.635 mm). Remove the plug after every 25
hours of operation and check its condition.
1. Stop the engine and allow it to cool.
Grasp the plug wire firmly and pull it
from the spark plug.
2. Clean around the spark plug.
Remove the spark plug from the
cylinder head by turning a 5/8-inch
socket counterclockwise.
3. Replace a cracked, fouled or dirty spark
plug. Set the air gap at 0.025 in. (0.635
mm) using a feeler gauge (Fig. 28).
4. I
nstall a correctly-gapped spark plug in
the cylinder head. Tighten by turning the
5/8-inch socket clockwise until snug.
If using a torque wrench torque to:
110-120 in.•lb. (12.3-13.5 N•m)
Do not over tighten.
WARNING:
To prevent
serious personal injury, make
sure the cutting attachment has
stopped rotating after you turn it
off and before you set it down.
WARNING:
Do not sand
blast, scrape or clean
electrodes. Grit in the engine
could damage the cylinder.
Fig. 28
0.025 in.
(0.635 mm)
WARNING:
To avoid
serious personal injury, always
turn your trimmer off and allow
it to cool before you clean or
service it.
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