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.