Husqvarna HU625HWT Operation Manual - Page 7

TO REPLACE TRIMMER LINE 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug. 2. Remove worn trimmer line from line carrier plate. 3. Fold new, cut to length, trimmer line in half and insert folded end through carrier plate opening to back side of retainer clip. 4. With folded end of line at back side of retainer clip, pull line outward until line is fully seated under retainer clip. 5. Repeat on other side of carrier plate. 6. Check all lines to be sure they are the same length. 7. Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug. Trimmer line 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug. 2. Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a clean surface. 3. Tip trimmer on its side as shown and drain oil into a suitable container. Rock trimmer back and forth to remove any oil trapped inside of engine. 4. Wipe off any spilled oil on trimmer or on side of engine. 5. Fill engine with oil (See "ADD OIL" in the Operation section of this manual). 6. Replace engine oil cap. 7. Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug. Carrier plate opening Container AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter. Replace the air filter every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. Do not wash air filter. Refer to engine manual. Retainer clip MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. ENGINE Read the mantenance section of your engine manual. SPARK PLUG Change your spark plug each year to make your engine start easier and run better. Set spark plug gap according to engine manual specifications. LUBRICATION TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL CLEANING Change the oil after every 25 hours of IMPORTANT: For best performance, operation or at least once a year if the keep trimmer free of built-up grass and trimmer is not used for 25 hours in one trash. Clean the underside of your trimmer year. Refer to engine manual. after each use. NOTE: Before tipping trimmer to drain oil, CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel from spark plug and place wire where it tank is empty. cannot come in contact with spark plug. 10 4. Insert and tighten dipstick. 2. Move throttle control lever to FAST IMPORTANT: position. • Check oil level before each use. Add oil 3. Hold upper handle firmly and pull if needed. Fill to full line on dipstick. starter handle quickly. Do not allow • Change the oil after every 25 hours of starter rope to snap back. operation or each season. You may NOTE: In cooler weather it may be need to change the oil more often under necessary to repeat priming steps. In dusty, dirty conditions. warmer weather overpriming may cause ADD GASOLINE flooding and engine will not start. If you • Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck. do flood engine, wait a few minutes before Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular attempting to start and DO NOT repeat unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 priming steps. octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Pur- chase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness. CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or Throttle methanol) can attract moisture which control leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. Starter handle See Storage Instructions for additional information. Never use engine or TRIMMING TIPS carburetor cleaner products in the fuel • Set the throttle control in the FAST posi- tank or permanent damage may occur. tion. If the weeds or grass are tall and CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame. Engine oil cap thick, operate the trimmer at a slower walking speed. • Frequently clean the underside of the trimmer to remove any grass build up. Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean of grass clippings and chaff. This will help engine air flow and extend engine life. • For best results and longer lasting line, use the ends of the line to do the cutting. This is easily done by moving slowly through very thick and heavy Gasoline weeds. filler cap • Use the left side of trimmer when trim- ming along fences, walls, flowerbeds and other such objects. Primer • If trimmer lines become too short, it will TO STOP ENGINE take longer to complete the job. If trim- • To stop engine, move throttle control lever to STOP position. TO START ENGINE 1. To start a cold engine, push primer three (3) times before trying to start. Use a firm push. This step is not usually neces- mer lines are worn to less than half their original length, they should be replaced. See "TO REPLACE TRIMMER LINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual. • Trimmer head contact with concrete, asphalt or other hard surfaces may cause premature wear of the ball on bottom of sary when starting an engine which has trimmer head. already run for a few minutes. 7