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AIr FILTEr
Neveroperatetrimmerwithouttheairlter.
Theairltermustbekeptclean.Ifitbecomes
damaged,installanewlter.
To clean Air Filter:
1. Press down on tab that is holding the air
ltercoverinplace.Removecoverand
liftlterfromairbox
2. Washthelterinsoapandwater.DO
NOT use gasoline!
3. Airdrylter.
4. Reinstalllter.
Replacethelteriffrayed,torn,damagedor
unable to be cleaned.
FUEL FILTER (Fig. 8)
Remove fuel from unit and store in approved
container before starting this procedure. Open
fuel cap slowly to release any pressure which
may have formed in fuel tank.
1. Liftfuellineandlteroutoftank.Asteel
wire with a hook or a paper clip works
well.
2. Pull off with a twisting motion.
3. Replacefuellter.
Never operate the trimmer without the fuel
lterinplace.Internalenginedamagecould
result!
WArNINg
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IMPOrTANT
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WArNINg
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Fig 8
Fuel line
andlter
SPARK PLUG (Fig. 9)
1. Spark plug gap = .635 mm (.025”)
2. Torque to 105 to 130 inch pounds (12 to
15 Nm)
3. Connect spark plug boot.
DEbrIS SHIELD KNIFE SHArPENINg
(Fig. 10)
1. Remove cutter knife from the debris
shield.
2. Place knife in a bench vise. Sharpen
knifeusingaatle,beingcarefulto
maintain the angle of cutting edge. File
in one direction only.
STOrINg A UNIT
Failure to follow these steps may cause
varnishtoforminthecarburetoranddifcult
starting or permanent damage following stor-
age.
1. Perform all the general maintenance
recommended in the maintenance
section of your Instruction Manual.
2. Clean exterior of engine, drive shaft
assembly, debris shield, and linehead.
3. Drain fuel from the fuel tank.
4. After fuel is drained, start engine.
Fig. 9
.025” (.635 mm)
WArNINg
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Fig. 10
Debris shield
Cutter knife
MAINTENANCE