MAINTENANCE WARNING: 1o avoid serious personal injury, always stop the engine and allow # to cool before cleaning or maintaining the unit, Never perform cleaning or maintenance while the unit is running. Disconnect the spark plug wire to prevent the unit from starting accidentally. A WARNING: wear protective clothing and observe alf safety instructions to prevent serious personal injury. A MAINTAINING THE BLADE A The blade has a second cutting edge.
instating the Blade 1. Rotate the output shaft bushing until the shaft bushing hole aligns with the locking rod slot (Fig. 14}, 2. insert the locking rod through the locking rod slot and into the shaft bushing hole (Fig. 14), 3. Held the locking red in place by grasping the other end against the shaft housing {Fig. 15}, 4. While holding the locking rod in place, put the blade on the output shaft bushing (Fig. 17).
MAINTAINING THE AIR FILTER Failure 1o maintain the air filter can result in poor performance or can cause permanent carnage to the engine, Engine failure due to improper air fighter maintenance is not covered by the product warranty. Cleaning the Air Filter 1. Open the air filter cover by unscrewing the cover screw {Fig. 19). 2. Remove the air fitter from the air filter housing {Fig. 19). 3. Wash the ai filter in detergent and water, Rinds the air fitter thoroughly and aglow it to dry. 4.
MAINTAINING THE SPARK PLUG 1. Stop the engine and allow if 1o cool. Grasp the spark plug boot firmly and pull 1t from the spark plug. 2, Clean around the spark plug. Remove the spark plug from the cylinder head with a socket, muting counterclockwise, WARNING: Do not sand blast, scrape or clean spark plug electrodes. Grit in the engine could damage the cylinder, L 3. inspect the spark plug.