Walk-Behind String Trimmer Mower
15
GB
REPLACING TRIMMPER LINE
When the trimmer line becomes worn to half
the original length, replace the trimmer line.
1. Stop the engine. Wait for all moving parts
to stop. Disconnect the wire from the spark
plug.
2. Use the built-in length gauge, located on
the shield to make sure the trimmer line is
cut at the correct length. Use the length
gauge as follows:
• From front of the trimmer, place one end of
trimmer line at the mark on the side of the
shield as shown.
• Wrap trimmer line around front of chassis
cover to other side and cut at the mark (for
your unit’s width of cut).
3. Replace the lines as follows:
• Remove the worn mower line from the line
retainer.
• First, thread the ends of the new line through
the outside loops.
• Next, take the ends of the line, cross over the
line retainer, and thread the ends through
the center loop.
• Then, check to make sure that the ends of
the line are even.
• Repeat same procedure to change the other
side one.
• Check all lines to be sure they are the same
length.
Do not allow the length of the lines
to vary more than one inch. This is
important to make sure the trimmer
head is balanced and does not
vibrate.
CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL
ENGINE CARE
Maintain oil level as instructed in Engine
Operator’s Manual.
Service air cleaner every 25 hours of use
under normal conditions. Clean every few
hours under extremely dusty conditions. Poor
engine performance and flooding usually
indicates that the air cleaner should be
serviced. To service the air cleaner, refer to
the Engine Operator’s Manual.
Clean spark plug and reset the gap once
a season. Spark plug replacement is
recommended at the start of each trimming
season. Check Engine Operator’s Manual for
correct plug type and gap specifications.
Clean engine regularly with a cloth or brush.
Keep the top of the engine clean to permit
proper air circulation. Remove all grass, dirt,
and combustible debris from muffler area.
Engines stored between 30 and 90 days need
to be treated with a gasoline stabilizer to
prevent deterioration and gum from forming
in fuel system or on essential carburetor parts.
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See Maintenance schedule on page 14 for more
information about when to change the oil. To
change the oil, use the following procedure.
A list of key engine maintenance jobs required
for good performance by the trimmer are listed
below. Follow the Engine Operator’s Manual for
a detailed list and instructions.
1. Move the machine to a level surface.
2. Refer to the maintenance safety section on
page 4 before doing oil change.
3.
Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap
counterclockwise and pulling it out.
Run the engine for a few minutes
before changing the oil to warm it.
Warm oil flows better and carries
more contaminants. We recommend
that you use API SERVICE Category
SJ class or higher oil.
Refer to the engine manual packed
s e p a r a t e l y w i t h y o u r u n i t f o r
more detailed information and a
maintenance schedule for engine
maintenance.
