wheeled trimmer
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ENGLISH        
Section
5
SERVICE & 
MAINTENANCE
The standard cutting height is 2-3/4 inches. The cutting 
height can be adjusted down approximately 3/4 inch by 
turning the trimmer head disk over.  To adjust the cutting 
height:
Insert a 9/16” open end wrench into the trimmer frame 1. 
(Figure 5.1).
Rotate  the  trimmer  head  until  the  wrench  engages 2. 
with the trimmer shaft.
While  holding  the  wrench,  twist  the  trimmer  head 3. 
weldment counterclockwise to remove.  Use a channel 
lock or pipe wrench if necessary.
Turn trimmer head disk over and replace on trimmer 4. 
spindle.
Return  trimmer  head  weldment  and  turn  clockwise 5. 
to tighten.
Figure 5.1 - Cutting Height Adjustment
9/16”  WRENCH
TRIMMER 
DISC
TRIMMER 
HEAD
5.1  MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
5.2  CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
The items listed in this service and maintenance schedule are to be checked, and if necessary, corrective action taken. 
This schedule is designed for units  operating  under  normal  conditions.  If the unit is operating in  adverse  or  severe 
conditions, it may be necessary for the items to be checked and serviced more frequently.
SEE  ENGINE  OWNER’S  MANUAL  FOR  FURTHER  ENGINE  MAINTENANCE  AND  TROUBLESHOOTING 
INFORMATION.
FREQUENCY
COMPONENT
MAINTENANCE  
REQUIRED
REFER TO 
ENGINE 
OPERATOR’S 
MANUAL
BEFORE 
EACH USE
EVERY 8 
HOURS
EVERY 
YEAR
AIR CLEANER CHECK AND CLEAN (1)
 
ENGINE OIL CHANGE (1) (3)
 
SPARK PLUG CHECK CONDITION AND GAP
 
ENGINE OIL CHECK/FILL (1) (3)
 
FUEL TANK CHECK/FILL
ALL INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL 
NUTS AND BOLTS
CHECK TIGHTNESS
 
BATTERY CONNECTIONS CHECK
ENTIRE MACHINE CLEAN
COOLING SHROUDS CLEAN (1) (2)
STARTER DRIVE SERVICE (2)
(1) Perform more frequently in dusty, dirty or severe usage conditions.
(2) Have a Briggs or Honda engine service dealer perform this service.
(3) Change oil after rst 5 to 8 hrs of use, then every 50 hours or every season.
As the Limited Warranty states, failure by the Owner to perform normal maintenance will void the machine’s 
warranty.