Cooling Fin Cleaning
1.
With the engine at ambient (room) temperature,
loosen the knob and remove the air filter cover.
Knob
High Tension Lead Boot
Air Filter Cover
Knob
2.
Twist the high tension lead boot on the spark plug
back and forth a couple of times to loosen the
boot, then pull the boot off of the spark plug.
3.
Loosen the knob and lift off the cylinder cover.
4.
Clean all dirt and debris from the cooling fins and
from around the cylinder base.
5.
DO NOT overlook cleaning of the cooling air
intake area below the crankcase and above the
fuel tank! This area must be free of debris and
obstruction for the engine to cool properly.
6.
Reinstall the fan cover and the filter cover.
Spark Arrester
Cylinder Cover
Maintenance Interval
Cooling Fins
Spark Arrester Maintenance
1.
2.
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WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• Muff ler surface becomes hot when
Trimmer is in operation and remains
hot for some time after the engine is
shut off.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Contact with hot muffler surfaces could
cause a burn.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
• Make sure the muffler is cool before
inspecting and cleaning the spark
arrester.
• The spark arrester should be inspected and cleaned
after every 25 hours of use.
• Replace the screen if it cannot be thoroughly
cleaned, or if it is damaged.
With the engine at ambient (room) temperature,
loosen the knob and remove the air filter cover.
Twist the high tension lead boot on the spark plug
back and forth a couple of times to loosen the
boot, then pull the boot off of the spark plug.
Tail
Spark Arrester
Socket Head Screw