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Air Filter Cover
Air Filter
Button
MUFFLER AND SPARK ARREST -
ING SCREEN
WARNING: The m uffler on th is prod-
uct contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer .
As your unitis used, carbondeposits buildup
on the m uffler and spark a rresting screen.
For normal homeowner use, however , the
mufflerand spark arresting screen will n otre-
quire any service. After 50 hours of use, we
recommend that your muffler be serviced or
replaced by your auth orized service dealer.
REPLACE SPARK PLUG
Replace the spark plug each year to ensure
the engine starts easier and runs better. Set
spark plug gap at 0.025 inch (0.6 mm). Igni-
tion timing is fixed and nonadjustable.
1. Twist, then pull off spark plug boot.
2. Remove spark plug from cylinder and
discard.
3. Replace with Champion RCJ-6Y spark
plug and t ighten securely with a 3 /4 inch
(19 mm) socket wrench.
4. Reinstall the spark plug boot.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
REPLACING THE LINE
1. Remove s pool by firmly pulling on tap
button.
2. Clean entire surface of hub and spool.
3. Replace with apre-wound spool, or cut two
lengths of
12-1/2 feet of 0.080″ (2 mm) di-
ameter WEED EATER brand line.
WARNING: Never use wire, rope,
string,etc.,whichcanbreak offandbecomea
dangerous missile.
4. Insert ends of the lines about 1/2 inch (1
cm) into the small holes on the inside of
spool.
Small
Holes
Spool
Hub
Line in Notch
Line in Notch
Line exit holes
5. Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the
spool. Wind in the direction of thearrows
found on the spool.
6. Push thelines intothenotches,leaving 3
to 5 inches (7 -- 12 cm) unwound.
7. Insert the lines into the the exit holes in
the hub as shown in the illustration.
8. Align the notches with the line exitholes.
9. Push spool into hub until it snaps into
place.
10. Pull thelines extendingoutsideofthehub
to release the lines from the notches.
REPLACING THE CUTTING HEAD
1. Align hole in thedust cup with the holein
the side of the gearbox by rotating the
dust cup.
2. I nse rt a smal l screwdri ver int o alig n e d
holes. This will keep the shaft from turning
while removing andinstalling trimmer head.
Screwdriver
3. While holdingthe screwdriver inposition,
remove trimmer head by turning clock-
wise.
4. Thread replacement trimmer head onto
the shaft by turning counterclockwise.
Tighten until secure.
5. Remove the screwdriver.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
WARNING: Keep others away when
making idlespeedadjustments. The trimmer
head will be spinning during this procedure.
Wearyour protectiveequipmentand observe
all safety precautions.
The carburetor has been carefully set at the
factory .Adjustments maybenecessary ifyou
notice any of the following conditions:
S Engine will not idle when the throttle is
released.
