String Trimmer Operator's Manual

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MAINTENANCE

REPLACING AND CLEANING AIR FILTER

See Figures 20 - 21.

For proper performance and long life, keep air filter clean.

n Remove the air filter cover by pushing down on the latch

with your thumb while gently pulling on the cover.

n Remove the filter, clean it in warm soapy water. Rinse

and let dry completely. For best performance, replace

annually.

n Install the filter, align tabs, push in, and make sure the

latch snaps and latches into place.

FUEL CAP

WARNING:

A leaking fuel cap is a fire hazard and must be replaced

immediately.

The fuel cap contains a non-serviceable filter and a check

valve. A clogged fuel filter will cause poor engine perfor-

mance. If performance improves when the fuel cap is loos-

ened, check valve may be faulty or filter clogged. Replace

fuel cap if required.

SPARK PLUG

This engine uses a NGK # BPMR7A spark plug with .025

in. (0.63 mm) electrode gap. Use an exact replacement and

replace annually, or more frequently if necessary.

STORING THE TRIMMER (1 MONTH OR

LONGER)

n Drain all fuel from tank into a container approved for

gasoline. Run engine until it stops.

n Clean all foreign material from the trimmer. Store it in a

well-ventilated place that is inaccessible to children. Keep

away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals

and de-icing salts.

n Abide by all Federal and local regulations for the safe

storage and handling of gasoline. Excess fuel should be

used up in other 2-cycle engine powered equipment.

AIR FILTER

COVER

FILTER

Fig. 20

Fig. 21

LATCH

PULL COVER

TO OPEN