Use and Care Manual

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Maintenance
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURE STOP THE ENGINE, WAIT FIVE 5
MINUTES TO ALLOW ALL PARTS TO COOL.
Disconnect the spark plug wire,
keeping it away from the spark plug.
Regular maintenance is the way to ensure the best performance
and long life of your machine. Please refer to this manual and the
engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual for maintenance procedures.
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WARNING
Maintenance Before Every Every
Procedure Each Use 25 Hours of Use 100 Hours
of Use
Check engine oil level X
Clean engine exterior, cooling fins and X
remove debris. Cleaning the engine top
during use is critical for proper air ow.
Check general equipment condition X
including nuts, bolts, welds, etc.
Replace broken or frayed cutting cords X
Check trim ball and line plate X
for excessive wear
Check the belt for stretching e first time X
Adjust the drive cable if necessary after 2 hours of use
Lubricate throttle cable and X
trimmer control cable with SAE 30 oil
Change the engine oil e first time X
after 5 hours of use
Replace the engine air filter cartridge X
and foam pre-filter if equipped.
Replace spark plug X
Maintenance Checklist