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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.
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.
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.
FREQUENCY MAINTENANCE REQUIRED REFER TO
Before starting engine Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel Page 8
Every 10 hours Clean and re-oil air filter Page 15
Every 25 hours
Check and clean spark arrestor
Check spark plug condition and gap
Page 16
Page 18
Every 50 hours
Inspect exhaust port and spark arrestor screen for clogging or
obstruction to assure maximum performance levels
Page 15
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
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:
Always use the
correct line length
when installing trimming line on the unit.
The line may not release properly if the line
is too long.
WARNING:
LINE INSTALLATION FOR THE SPEEDSPOOL
®
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 0.080 inch (2.03 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).
Top View Of The SpeedSpool
®
Outer Spool
Inner Reel
Fig. 15
Bump Knob
Arrows
Never use metal-
reinforced line, wire,
chain or rope. These can break off and
become dangerous projectiles.
WARNING: