MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
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6. Replace the air filter in the air filter/muffler
cover (Fig. 31).
7. Reinstall the air filter/muffler cover, and
screws (Fig. 30). See Air filter/Muffler Cover
Removal and Installation section, Pg. 18.
NOTE: Operating the unit without the air filter
and air filter/muffler cover assembly,
will VOID the warranty.
4. Apply enough clean SAE 30 oil to lightly coat
the filter (Fig. 33).
5. Squeeze the filter to spread and remove
excess oil (Fig. 34).
Air Filter
3. Wash the filter in detergent and water
(Fig. 32). Rinse the filter thoroughly. Squeeze
out excess water. Allow it to dry completely.
AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE
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 one of the important items to
maintain. Not maintaining the air filter will void
the warranty.
1. Remove air filter/muffler cover. See
Air filter/Muffler Cover Removal and
Installation section, Pg. 18.
2. Remove the air filter from behind the
air filter/muffler cover (Fig. 31).
Fig. 31
Fig. 32
Fig. 33
Fig. 34