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ENGINE
LUBRiCATiON
Use only
high
quality
detergent
oil rated
with
API
service
classification
SG-SL.
Select
the oil's SAE viscosity
grade
accord-
ing to your expected
operating
temperature.
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
I "_vAvL_J:il I
F
-20
0
30
32
40
60
80
100
c -_0
-2_
-1_
_
1'0
_0
10
4_
TEMPERATURE
RANGE ANTICIPATED
BEF©RE
NEXT ©IL CHANGE
NOTE:
Although
multi-viscosity
oils
(5W30,
10W30
etc.)
improve
starting
in
cold
weather,
these
multi-viscosity
oils will
result in increased
oil consumption
when
used above
32°R
Check
your engine
oil
level more
frequently
to avoid
possible
en-
gine damage
from running
low on oil.
Change
the oil after every 25 hours
of
operation
or at least once
a year if the unit
is not used for 25 hours
in one year.
Check
the crankcase
oil level before
starting
the engine
and after each five (5)
hours
of continuous
use. Tighten
oil plug
securely
each time you check
the oil level.
TO CHANGE
ENGINE
OIL
NOTE:
Before
tipping
trimmer
to drain oil,
drain fuel tank by running
engine
until fuel
tank is empty.
1.
Disconnect
spark
plug wire from spark
plug and place
wire where
it cannot
come
in contact
with spark
plug.
2.
Remove
engine
oil cap;
lay aside
on a
clean
surface.
3.
Tip trimmer
on its side as shown
and
drain oil into a suitable
container.
Rock trimmer
back and forth to re-
move
any oil trapped
inside of engine.
6.
Replace
engine
oil cap.
7.
Reconnect
spark
plug wire to plug.
AIR FILTER
Your engine
will not run properly
and
may be damaged
by using
a dirty air
filter. Replace
the air filter cartridge
every
100 hours
of operation
or every season,
whichever
occurs
first.
Service
air cleaner
more
often
under
dusty
conditions.
TO CLEAN
AIR FILTER
1.
Loosen
screw
and tilt cover to remove.
2.
Carefully
remove
cartridge.
3.
Clean
by gently
tapping
on a flat sur-
face.
If very dirty, replace
cartridge.
&CAUTION:
Petroleum
solvents,
such
as kerosene,
are not to be used to clean
cartridge.
They
may cause
deterioration
of the cartridge.
Do not oil cartridge.
Do
not use pressurized
air to clean
or dry
cartridge.
4.
Install
cartridge,
then
replace
cover
making
sure the tabs are aligned
with
the slots
in the back
plate.
Fasten
screw
securely.
Lip
Back plate
Container
4.
Wipe
off any spilled
oil from trimmer
or
side of engine.
5.
Fill engine
with oil (See "ADD OIE' in
the Operation
section
of this manual).
MUFFLER
Inspect
and replace
corroded
muffler
as it
could
create
a fire hazard
and/or
damage.
SPARK
PLUG
Replace
spark
plug at the beginning
of
each
mowing
season
or after every
100
hours
of operation,
whichever
occurs
first.
Spark
plug type and gap setting
are shown
in the "PRODUCT
SPECIFICA-
TIONS"
section
of this manual.
CLEANING
iMPORTANT:
For best performance,
keep
trimmer
free of built-up
grass
and
trash.
Clean
the underside
of your trimmer
after each
use.
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