Craftsman WEEDWACKER INCREDI.PULL 316.791700 Operator's Manual page 7

TiPS FOR BEST TRIMMING RESULTS
• Keep the trimmer attachment parallel to the ground.
• Trim only when grass and weeds are dry.
The cutting head and shield are designzed to allow the unit to cut in either
direction, from right to left or left to right.
The life of the trimmer line is dependent upon:
Following the trimming tips
- What vegetation is being cut
- Where vegetation is being cut
DECORATIVE TRIMMING
Decorative trimming is accomplished by 4._
removing all vegetation around trees, posts,
fences and more. Rotate the whole unit so _#_
that the trimmer attachment is at a 30 ° angle _J__
to the ground (Fig. 13). Fig. 13
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
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_ ARNING: To prevent serious injury, never perform maintenance
or repairs with unit running. Always service and repair a cool unit.
Perform these required maintenance procedures at the frequency stated in
the table. These procedures should also be a part of any seasonal tune-up.
NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require special tools or skills.
For these types of repairs call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® for more
information.
NOTE: Please read the California/EPA statement that came with the unit
for a complete listing of terms and coverage for the emissions
control devices, such as the spark arrestor, muffler, carburetor, etc
FREQUENCY MAINTENANCE REQUIRED SEE
Every 10 hours Clean air filter p. 8
At 10 hours Change oil p. 7
Check rocker arm to valve clearance and adjust p. 8
Check spark plug condition and gap p. 9
Every 40 hours Change oil p. 7
Check rocker arm to valve clearance and adjust p. 8
Check spark plug condition and gap p. 9
REMOVING THE LINE
1. Rotate the bump knob
clockwise until all line is inside
the cutting head (Fig. 14).
2. Using a fiat-head
screwdriver, insert the tip into
the line dimple and just
under the exposed portion of
the line (Fig. 15)
3. Pull the line straight out until
all line is removed from the
cutting head. Use the
screwdriver to help pull the
line out if needed.
LINE INSTALLATION
Always use original equipment
manufacturer 0.080 in. (2.03 mm)
replacement line.
1. Align the arrows on the bump
knob with the spool cover
eyelets, if they are not
already (Fig. 16).
2. Using 16 ft. (3.2 m) of 0.080
in. (2.03 mm) replacement
line push both ends of the
line through the holes in the
bump knob until they
protrude through the eyelets
on both sides of the cutting
head. Continue pulling the
line until approximately 6 ft.
(1.5 m) is visible from both
sides of the cutting head.
(Fig. 17)
Bump Knob
Fig. 14
Fiat-Head
Screw Driver
I Trim_m_r Line
Dim _le
Fig. 15
Arrows Eyelet
Fig. 16
3. Hold the spool cover, turn the
bump knob clockwise to wind
the line around the spool until
about 5 in. (12.7 cm)is
protruding from each side of
the cutting head. (Fig. 14)
4. Start the unit and bump the
cutting head on the ground
until the desired cutting
length is achieved. Excess
line will be trimmed off by the
line blade.
Trimmer Line
Fig. 17
NOTE:
If the cutting line ends are pulled into the cutting head or the line
becomes twisted, refer to Removing the Line.
CHECKING THE OiL LEVEL
The importance of checking and
maintaining the proper oil level in
the crankcase cannot be
overemphasized. Check oil before
each use:
1. Stop the engine and allow oil
to drain into the crankcase. /
2. Place the engine on a flat,
level surface with the
cutting head shield hanging
off a work bench or table to
get a proper oil level reading
(Fig. 18).
3. Keep dirt, grass clippings and
other debris out of the engine.
Clean the area around the oil
fill plug before removing it.
4. Remove the oil fill plug.
5. Look into the oil fill hole; use
a flashlight if needed. The oil
should be just touching the
inner most thread (Fig. 19).
6. If the oil level is not touching
the inner most thread on the oil
fill hole, add a small amount of
oil to the oil fill hole and
recheck (Fig. 19). Repeat this
procedure until the oil level
reaches the innermost thread
on the oil fill hole.
NOTE: Do not overfill the unit.
NOTE: Make sure the O-ring is
in place on the oil fill plug
when checking and
changing the oil (Fig. 20).
CHANGING THE OIL
For a new engine, change the oil
after the first 10 hours of
operation. Change the oil while
the engine is still warm. The oil will
flow freely and carry away more
impurities.
1. Remove the oil fill plug.
2. Pour the oil out of the oil fill
hole and into a container by
tipping the unit to a vertical
position (Fig. 21). Allow
ample time for complete
drainage.
3. Wipe up any oil residue on
the unit and clean up any oil
that may have spilled.
Dispose of the oil according
to Federal, State and local
regulations.
4. Refill the crankcase with
3.04 fl.oz. (90 ml) of SAE 30
SF, SG, SH oil.
r-sq
Fig. 18
Oil Max Fill Line
Fig. 19
Oil Fill Plug
O-Ring
Oil Fill
Hole
Fig. 20
Fig. 21
Fig. 22