General Maintenance; Cleaning The Product; Servicing The Product; Checking The Fuel Cap, Tank, And Lines - Toro 51998 Manuel De L'utilisateur

General Maintenance

Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, lubricant, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline,
petroleum-based products, penetrating lubricants,
etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Chemi-
cals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which
could result in serious personal injury.

Cleaning the Product

1. Stop the product before cleaning.
2. Clean the exterior of the product with a damp cloth.
3. Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.
4. Wipe or scrape the trimmer head and spool area when
they accumulate dirt or clippings.
5. Scrape debris away from air intake vents on both sides
of engine housing.
NOTICE:
Keeping air intake vents free of grass and debris
prevents engine overheating and possible engine
damage.

Servicing the Product

Check and tighten all fasteners. If any part is damaged or
lost, repair it or replace it.

Checking the Fuel Cap, Tank, and Lines

WARNING:
Check for fuel leaks. A leaking fuel cap, tank,
or line is a fire hazard and must be replaced
immediately. If you find any leaks, correct the
problem before using the product. Failure to do
so could result in a fire that could cause serious
personal injury.
Maintenance
The fuel cap contains a non-serviceable filter and check
valve. A clogged fuel filter causes poor engine performance.
If performance improves when the fuel cap is loosened,
the check valve may be faulty or the filter may be clogged.
Replace the fuel cap if necessary.

Cleaning the Air Filter

See Figure 12.
Clean the air filter as indicated by the maintenance schedule.
Follow these steps to clean the air filter.
1. Stop the trimmer.
2. Remove the spark plug boot.
3. Loosen the air filter cover by turning the knob counter-
clockwise.
4. Remove the air filter cover.
5. Remove the air filter.
6. Clean the air filter with warm soapy water.
7. Rinse the air filter and let it dry completely.
8. Work two drops of oil into the air filter.
9. Replace the air filter (fits only one way).
10. Replace the air filter cover.
11. Tighten the air filter cover by turning the knob clock-
wise.
12. Replace the spark plug boot.
Note: Replace the air filter as indicated by the mainte-
nance schedule.
Air Filter
Cover
Air Filter
Knob
Figure 12
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