FREQUENCY MAINTENANCE REQUIRED SEE
Before starting Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel p. 6
engine
Every 10 hours Clean and re-oil air filter p. 8
Every 25 hours Check and clean spark arrestor p. 9
Check spark plug condition and gap p. 9
Every 50 hours Inspect exhaust port and spark p. 9
arrestor screen for clogging or
obstruction
LINE REPLACEMENT
Always use Craftsman Hassle-
FreeTM 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
on the glide plate. Do
Not attempt to
remove the cutting
head from the unit
when replacing line.
NOTE: Do not mix lines. Use
2 black or 2 red only.
1. Remove the old line and
line glide plate from the
cutting head.
2. Clean entire surface of
cutting head.
3. Reinstall line glide plate
(Fig. 10). The glide plate is
Glide Plate
Cuttinc ]ead
Fig. 10
Large Holes
Fig. 11
Positioning "runnel
a keyed item and will only Fig. 12
fit one way. If it does not go into the cutting head smoothly, DO
NOT force it. Rotate the glide plate until it slides into the cutting
head easily.
NOTE: The glide plate must be installed in the cutting head before
inserting new line.
4. Insert both ends of your line through the large holes in the side
of the cutting head (Fig. 11).
5. Push and/or pull the line so that the lineis snug 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.
7. Repeat steps 4 thru 6 to install the second trimmer line.
NOTE: Do not rest the Hassle-Free TM PLUS 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. Refer to the Line Replacement
instructions above.
AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE
Ai o vo'0s 'oos0 so " ,o ,a'wa stomI
your unit off and allow it to cool before you clean or service it.
The condition ofthe airfilter is
important to the operationof the
unit.A dirty air filterwill restrict air
flow and changethe air/fuel
mixture.This isoften mistakenfor Screws< Screws
an out of adjustment carburetor.
Check the condition ofthe airfilter
beforeadjusting the idlespeed
screw. Referto AJ?Filter
Maintenance.
Removing the Air Fig. 13
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 Fig. 14
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. _,
2. Turn cover over and look
inside to locate the air filter. Fig. 15
Remove the air filter from
inside the air filter/muffler
cover (Fig. 14). j
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 Fig. 16
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 Fig. 17
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.
2. Insert the four (4) screws into the holes in the air filter/muffler
cover (Fig. 13) and tighten. Do net over tighten.
