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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
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6. Replace the air filter in the
air filter/muffler cover (Fig. 21).
NOTE: Operating the unit without the air filter
and air filter/muffler cover assembly,
will VOID the warranty.
Reinstalling the Air filter/Muffler Cover
1. Place the air filter/muffler cover over
the back of the carburetor and muffler.
NOTE: The choke lever must be in the
PARTIAL choke position (B)
(Fig. 20, Pg. 17) to install the
air filter/muffler cover.
2. Insert the four (4) screws into the holes in the
air filter/muffler cover and tighten. Do not
over tighten.
4. Apply enough clean SAE 30 oil to lightly coat
the filter (Fig. 23).
5. Squeeze the filter to spread and remove
excess oil (Fig. 24).
Air Filter
3. Wash the filter in detergent and water
(Fig. 22). Rinse the filter thoroughly. Squeeze
out excess water. Allow it to dry completely.
Cleaning the Air Filter
WARNING: To avoid serious
personal injury, always turn your
trimmer off and allow it to cool
before you clean or do any
maintenance on it.
Clean and re-oil the air filter every 10 hours of
operation. It is an important item to maintain.
Not maintaining the air filter will VOID the
warranty.
1. Remove air filter/muffler cover. See
Removing the Air filter/Muffler Cover,
Pg. 17.
2. Remove the air filter from behind the
air filter/muffler cover (Fig. 21).
Fig. 21
Fig. 22
Fig. 23
Fig. 24