Spark Plug; Air Filter; Care And Cleaning; Important - LEGEND FORCE 1005697755 Guía De Uso Y Cuidado

Maintenance (continued)
4. Install the oil drain plug and tighten with a wrench.
When you drain the oil from the oil drain
WARNING:
plug, the fuel tank must be empty or fuel can leak out
and result in fire or explosion. To empty the fuel tank,
run the engine until it runs out of fuel.
Oil Drain Plug
Figure 1-12

AIR FILTER

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Service the air filter every 25 hours under normal conditions.
Clean every few hours under extremely dusty conditions.
Poor engine performance and flooding usually indicates
that the air filter should be serviced.
1. Remove the air cleaner outside cover. Be careful to
prevent dirt and debris from falling into the air
cleaner assembly.
2. Separate the air filter from the air filter housing.
3. Inspect the air filter. Clean the dirty air filter with warm
water and mild soap. Allow air filter to dry thoroughly
before re-installing.
4. Install the air filter assembly onto the carburetor and
secure with the screw.
Air Filter Housing
Air Filter Element

SPARK PLUG

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Care and Cleaning

Take the following steps to prepare your trimmer for storage.
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□ Scrape and clean the underside of the machine with a
Air Filter Cover
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Clean spark plug and reset the gap once a season. Spark
plug replacement is recommended at the start of each
mowing season.
GAP 0.6-0.8 mm (0.024-0.031 in.)
Check the gap with a wire gauge. If necessary, reset
the gap. Install and tighten the spark plug.
Never tip the trimmer more than 90º in
WARNING:
any direction and do not leave the trimmer tipped
for any length of time. Oil can drain into the upper
part of the engine causing a starting problem.
Clean and lubricate the trimmer.
Store the trimmer in a dry, clean area. Do not store next to
corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.
Using a light oil or silicone, coat the equipment, especially
cables and all moving parts of your string trimmer.
Clean the engine regularly with a cloth or brush. Keep the
top of the engine clean to permit proper air circulation.
Remove all grass, dirt and debris from muffler area.
Engines stored between 30 and 90 days need to be treated
with a gasoline stabilizer such as STA-BIL® to prevent
deterioration and gum from forming in fuel system or on
essential carburetor parts.
suitable tool. Do not spray with water.
Do not use a pressure washer or

IMPORTANT:

garden hose to clean the machine. These may cause
damage to the engine. The use of water will result in
shortened life and reduce serviceability.
Please contact 1-877-527-0313 for further assistance.
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