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AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE
Removing the Air Filter/Muffler Cover
WARNING:To avoid seriouspers0nalinjury, I
always turn your trimmer off and allow it to
coo before you c ean or service it.
1. Place the choke lever in the PARTIAL choke position (B).
NOTE: The choke lever must be in the PARTIAL choke
position (B) to remove the air filter/muffler cover.
2. Remove the four (4) screws securing the air
filter/muffler cover (Fig. 27). Use a flat blade or
T-20 Torx bit screwdriver.
3. Pull the cover from the engine. Do not force. Fig. 28 Fig. 29
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Choke Lever
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© I _L Position (B)
Fig. 27
Cleaning the Air Filter
Clean and re-oil the air filter every 10 hours of operation.
It is an important item to maintain. Failure to maintain the
air filter will VOID the warranty.
1. Remove air filter/muffler cover. Refer to Removing
the Air Filter/Muffler Cover.
2. Turn cover over and look inside to locate the air filter.
Remove the air filter from inside the air filter/muffler
cover (Fig. 28).
3. Wash the filter in detergent and water (Fig. 29). Rinse
the filter thoroughly. Squeeze out excess water. Allow
it to dry completely.
4. Apply enough clean SAE 30 oil to lightly coat the filter
(Fig. 30).
5. Squeeze the filter to spread and remove excess oil
(Fig. 31).
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Fig. 30 Fig. 31
6. Replace the air filter inside the air filter/muffler cover
(Fig. 28).
NOTE: Operating the unit without the air filter and air
filter/muffler cover assembly will VOID the
warranty.
Reinstalling the Air Filter/Muffler Cover
1. Place the air filter/muffler cover over the back of the
carburetor and muffler. Align the screw holes.
NOTE: The choke lever must be in the PARTIAL choke
position (B) to install the air filter/muffler cover.
2. Insert the four (4) screws into the holes in the air
filter/muffler cover (Fig. 27) and tigi_ten.
Do not over tighten.
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