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_ Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to
come to a stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove key on I
electric start models. I
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GENERALENGINETRIMMER/MOWER CLEANING
AND DEBRIS REMOVAL
Thoroughand regularcleaningof debris
from theengine and the machine is
required for maximum engine efficiency
and good overall performance. Inspect
and cleanthe following areasregularly,
making surethe engine is stopped,and
cool, before proceeding:
• Brush andwipe off all engine surfaces,
especiallybeforechecking oil or adding
fuel. Donot let debris, oil or grease
accumulate. To accessthe front of the
engine, lift the debris shield up and tilt
it forward,
• Wipe the deck clean, particularly near
the enginemuffler.
• Cleanthe undersideofthe deck.
• Keepsafety and operating decals clean
and legible.
• Keepall operating control levers
debris-free so they work properly.
CLEANINGTHE ENGINE
Beforeeachuse of the machineand at
eachrefueling, clean grass,chaff or
accumulated debris from the finger guard
areaon top of the engine (see Figure 5-
7), andfrom the linkage, springs and
controls on the engine. Keepthe area
around and behindthe muffler free of any
combustible debris. See"Cleaning
Debris" in the enginemanualfor com-
pletecleaninginstructions. Donot use
water to cleanengineparts aswater
could contaminate the fuel system. Use
a brush or dry cloth. Besure engine is
cool before cleaningaround muffler area.
NOTE:Theseparateengineair cleaner
must alsobe servicedaccording to the
instructions in the engine manual.
Engine parts must be kept clean to
reducethe risk of overheatingand igni-
tion of accumulated debris. This is
especially important if cutting tall
grass. Clean accumulated debris at
each refueling and before each use of
machine.
Failure to comply can cause injury or
propertydamage.
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LUBRICATION
Applying light oil or a silicone-based
lubricant to your machineallows the fol-
lowing parts to work smoothly and pro-
tects them from the elements:
• Throttle control cable
• Control bail cable
• Nuts, bolts and other hardware
NOTE:Thespindle head is permanently
lubricated atthe factory. There is no
needfor additional lubrication.
COMPACT STORAGE
Forcompact storage, removethe two
screwsand Iocknuts securing the han-
dlebar and carefully (to avoid kinking the
cables) rotate the handlebarso that the
upper portion rests on the engineand the
handlebarlegsface to the rear.
MAINTENANCE
Perform the following engine mainte-
nanceaccording to the engine mainte-
nanceschedule and instructions in the
separate EngineOwner's Manual:
EngineOil - Checkthe engine oil level
beforestarting the engine eachdayand
check it after each5 hours of continuous
operation. Running the enginewhen it is
low on oil will quickly ruin the engine.
Changethe oil after every 25 hoursof
operation and even soonerwhen oper-
ating in extremely dirty or dusty condi-
tions.
AirCleaner- Operatingthe enginewith a
dirty, cloggedair filter cancausepoor per-
formanceand damageto the engine.
Inspectandservicethe air cleanerafter
every25 operatinghours, more often if
operatingin very dusty or dirty conditions.
Neveroperatethe unitwithout the air
cleanerinstalled.
Spark Plug- Inspect and clean or
replacethe spark plug after every 100
operating hours or annually.
Spark ArresterScreen- If theengine is
equipped with a spark arrester screen,
remove and clean it according to the time
intervalsand instructions in the engine
manual.
EngineCleaning - Theengine must be
kept cleanto assuresmooth operation
and to preventdamagefrom overheating.
Carburetor/GovernorControl
Adjustments- Thecarburetor was
adjusted at thefactory for best operating
speed. Seethe engine manual for any
adjustment information.
Thegovernor controls the maximum safe
operating speedand protects the engine
and other moving parts from damage
caused byoverspeeding.Do not tamper
with the governor settings. Seekautho-
rized serviceif you think an adjustment is
required,
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