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GENERAL
RECOMMEN
DATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not
cover items that have been subjected
to operator
abuse or negligence.
To
receive full value from the warranty,
the operator
must maintain
unit as
instructed
in this manual. Various ad-
justments
will need to be made peri-
odically to properly maintain
your unit.
Some adjustments
will need to be
made periodically
to properly maintain
your unit. All adjustments
in the SER-
VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of
this manual should be checked at
least
once
each
season,
• Once each year, replace the spark
plug and air filter. A new spark plug
and clean/new air filter assure proper
air-fuel mixture and help your engine
run better and last longer.
• Follow the maintenance
schedule
in
this manual.
CHECK
FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS
AND PARTS
• Spark Plug Boot
• Air Filter
• Housing Screws
• Assist Handle Screw
• Debris Shield
CHECK
FOR DAMAGED
OR
WORN PARTS
For replacement
of damaged
or worn
parts, contact
Sears Service or call
1-800-235-5878.
• ON/OFF Switch - Ensure ON/OFF
switch functions
properly
by moving
the switch to the OFF position.
Make
sure engine stops. Restart engine
and continue.
• Fuel System - Discontinue
use of
unit if fuel lines, tank, or cap show
signs of damage
or leaks.
• Debris Shield - Discontinue
use of
unit if debris shield is damaged.
CHECK
ENGINE OIL LEVEL
• See ADD OIL in the OPERATION sec-
tion.
INSPECT
AND CLEAN UNIT AND DE-
CALS
• After each use, inspect complete
unit for loose or damaged
parts.
Clean the unit and decals using a
damp cloth with a mild detergent.
• Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
CHANGE
ENGINE OIL
To prolong the useful life of your trim-
mer, change engine oil as recom-
mended
in this section.
• Change oil after first 4 hours of
use, then every 8 hours or every
season.
Change oil every 4 hours
when operating the engine under
heavy load or in high temperatures.
Change the oil after every 8 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 be-
fore each start. Tighten oil dipstick se-
curely each time you check the oil level.
CHANGING
OIL AND CHECKING
LEVEL
CAUTION:
Used oil is a hazardous
waste product.
Dispose
of used oil
properly. Do not discard with house-
hold waste. Contact Sears Service for
information
regarding
safe disposal/re-
cycling facilities.
Change
oil while engine is OFF, but
still warm. Ensure fuel cap is tightened
securely.
1. Remove engine oil fill cap/dipstick;
lay aside on a clean surface.
2.
Drain oil into a suitable container in
direction shown (see illustration).
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3.
Wipe off any spilled oil from trim-
mer.
4.
Fill engine with oil (see ADD OIL in
the OPERATION section).
5.
Replace engine oil fill cap/dipstick.
Tighten securely.
CLEAN
AIR FILTER
A dirty air filter decreases
engine per-
formance
and increases
fuel con-
sumption
and harmful emissions.
Al-
ways clean after every 8 hours of
operation.
Clean more often under
dusty conditions
or when airborne de-
bris is present.
Replace air cleaner
parts if very dirty.
1. Clean the cover and the area
around it to keep dirt from falling
into the carburetor
chamber
when
the cover is removed.
NOTE:
Move red choke lever to FULL
CHOKE position before removing
com-
ponents.
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