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FREQUENCY MAINTENANCEREQUIRED SEE
Before starting Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel p. 5
engine
Every 10 hours Clean and re-oil air filter p. 7
Every 25 hours Check and clean spark arrestor p. 8
Check spark plug condition and gap p. 8
Every 50 hours Inspect exhaust port and spark p. 8
arrestor screen for clogging or
obstruction
LINE REPLACEMENT
Always use Craftsman Hassle-
Free TM XTRA QUIET Spiral
Line. Choose the line size
best suited for the job at
hand. Red colored line is
designed for cutting grass and
small weeds. Black colored
line is designed for cutting
larger weeds and light brush.
NOTE: Before inserting new
line into the holes in
the cutting head,
identify the proper
holes. Follow
directions as shown
Arrow
Cuttinc Head
Glide Plate
on the line glide plate.
Do Not attempt to
remove the cutting
head from the unit
when replacing line.
1. Remove the old line and
line glide plate from the
cutting head.
2. Clean entire surface of
cutting head. Note
positions "A" and "B" on
the cutting head.
3. Reinstall line glide plate
(Fig. 10). Align arrow with:
Fig. 10
_ P°siTtin°nenlng
Fig. 11
Fig. 12
"A" when using medium (red) or large (black) line, or
"B" when using lines with diameters smaller than medium (red) line
NOTE: Line glide plate must be reinstalled in cutting head before
inserting new line.
4. insert both ends of your line through the proper holes in the
side of the cutting head (Fig. 11).
5. Pull the line and make sure the line is against the hub and is
fully extended through the positioning tunnels (Fig. 12).
6. Correctly installed line will be the same length on both sides.
NOTE: Make sure that when installing new line, that the line is as
close to even as possible. Any variation in lengths may
cause the unit to vibrate excessively. If this happens, stop
the unit and make sure the line is even.
NOTE: Do not rest the Hassle-Free TM Cutting Head on the ground
while the unit is running.
Some line breakage will occur from:
• Entanglement with foreign matter
Normal line fatigue
Attempting to cut thick, stalky weeds
Forcing the line into objects such as walls or fence posts
NOTE: During normal use the trimming line may become worn
unevenly which may cause excessive vibrations in the unit.
If this becomes uncomfortable or uncontrollable, stop the
unit and replace the line. Referto the Line Replacement
instructions above.
AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE
_L_ WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always turn
your unit off and allow it to cool before you clean or service it.
The condition of the air filter is important to the operation of the unit. A dirty air
filter will restrict air flow and
change the air/fuel mixture. This is
often mistaken for an out of
adjustment carburetor. Check the
condition of the air filter before Screws ,Screws
adjusting the idle speed screw.
Referto Air Filter Maintenance.
Removing the Air
Filter/Muffler Cover
1.
Remove the four (4)screws
securing the air filter/
muffler cover (Fig. 13). Use
a flat blade or T20 Torx bit
screwdriver.
2. Pull the cover from the
engine. Do not force.
Cleaning the Air Filter
Failure to maintain your air
filter properly can result in
poor performance or can
cause permanent damage to
your engine.
1. Remove air filter/muffler
cover. Refer to Removing
the Air Filter/Muffler
Cover above.
Fig. 13
inside Muffler Cover
Fig. 14
2. Turn cover over and look
inside to locate the air filter.
Remove the air filter from
inside the air filter/muffler
cover (Fig. 14).
3. Wash the filter in detergent
and water (Fig. 15). 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. 16).
5. Squeeze the filter to
spread and remove
excess oil (Fig. 17).
6. Replace the air filter
inside the air filter/muffler
cover (Fig. 14).
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.
2.
Fig. 15
Fig. 16
Fig. 17
Place the air filter/muffler cover over the back of the carburetor
and muffler. Align the screw holes.
Insert the four (4) screws into the holes in the air filter/muffler
cover (Fig. 13) and tighten. Do not over tighten.
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