A CAUTION: Before performing any service and adjustments:
1. Stop engine.
2. Make sure the rotating lines and all moving parts have completely stopped.
3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in con-
tact with plug.
TRIMMER
TO ADJUST TRIMMING HEIGHT
See "TO ADJUST TRIMMING HEIGHT" in
the Operation section of this manual.
TO ADJUST HANDLE (IF EQUIPPED)
The upper handle may be adjusted to dif-
ferent height positions.
• Loosen handle knob only enough to
allow the upper handle to pivot to the
desired position.
• Tighten handle knob securely.
NOTE: The handle knob and bolt may be
reversed for left handed operation.
Upper handle
3. Remove the two (2) screws on sides of
trimmer securing the debris shield.
4. Turn trimmer on its side with carburetor
and fuel cap up.
5. Remove the two (2) screws on under-
side of trimmer securing the debris
shield.
6. Slide the debris shield rearward and
remove.
7. Remove belt from engine pulley on
crankshaft.
TECUMSEH MODELS
Engine
pulley
Debris shield screws
BRIGGS & STRATTON MODELS
Handle knob
TO REMOVE / REPLACE TRIMMER
HEAD DRIVE BELT
1. Remove screw at front of chassis
cove r.
2. Lift cover up and away from trimmer.
ERe
pulley
Chassis
cover
Debris shield screws
8. Remove belt from trimmer head pulley.
9. Note the position of the control cable
and idler return spring, then remove
idler assembly from chassis and re-
move belt and idler from trimmer.
10. Remove belt from idler assembly by
removing bottom belt keeper and idler
14 pulleys.