8. Maintenance
IMPORTANT
• If waste gets stuck and causes blockage around the
intake air cooling vent or between the cylinder fins, it
may cause the engine to overheat, and that in turn
may cause mechanical failure on the part of the
brushcutter.
(2)
(1) Cylinder
(2) Intake air cooling vent (back)
PROCEDURES TO BE PERFORMED AFTER
EVERY 100 HOURS OF USE
1. Remove the muffler, insert a screwdriver into the vent,
and wipe away any carbon buildup. Wipe away any
carbon buildup on the muffler exhaust vent and cylin-
der exhaust port at the same time.
2. Tighten all screws, bolts, and fittings.
3. Check to see if any oil or grease has worked its way
in between the clutch lining and drum, and if it has,
wipe it away using oil-free, lead-free gasoline.
8.
REFILLING TRIMMING LINE
1. For replacement line, use a diameter of 2.4mm(.095in).
• For safety reasons, do not use metalreinforced line.
(1)
2. Pinch the slotted area on the both sides of the spool
3. Take out the spool and pull off the old line. Put one
4. Wind up the line in the correct direction as indicated
5. Hook each end of the line in the slot on the edge of
6. While holding the spool against the housing, pull the
7. Line up the slot on the bottom cap with the hook on
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Maintenance
The spool is capable for a line upto 6m(20ft) on the
10cm(4") head. Avoid using a larger line as it may cut
down the trimming performance.
WARNING
housing to unhook the bottom cap.
end of new line through the spool holes and pull it
until the length is equal between each part of the line.
on the spool.
the spool, and then put the ends through the eyelets
on the housing. Make sure that the spring and the
washers are in place.
line ends to release them from the slot.
the housing, press the cap against the housing until it
clicks.