Air Filter
Air F ilter Cover
MUFFLER
AND
SPARK
ARREST-
ING
SCREEN
_l_ WARNING:
The muffler on this prod-
uct contains
chemicals
known to the State of
California to cause cancer.
REPLACING
THE LINE
As your unit is used, carbon deposits
build up
on the muffler and spark
arresting
screen.
For normal
homeowner
use, however,
the
muffler and spark arresting
screen will not re-
quire any service.
After 50 hours of use. we
recommend
that your muffler be serviced
or
replaced by your authorized
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 ram). 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-dY
spark
plug and tighten securely
with a 3/4 inch
(19 mm) socket wrench.
4.
Reinstallthe
spark plug boot.
1.
Remove
spool
by firmly
pulling
on tap
button.
2.
Clean entire surface
of hub and spool.
3.
Replace with a pre-wound spool, or cut two
lengths of 12-1/2 feet of 0.080" (2 mm) di-
ameter WEED EATER brand line.
_ILWARNING:
Never
use wire. rope,
string, etc.. which can break offand
become a
dangerous
missile.
4.
Insert ends of the lines about t/2 inch (1
cm) into the small holes on the inside of
spool.
/9" ?
o,es
Line in Notch
Line exit holes
\
Line in Notch
Hub
5.
Wind the line evenly and tightly
onto the
spool. Wind in the direction
of the arrows
found on the spool.
6.
Push the lines into the notches,
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 exit holes.
9.
Push
spool
into hub until it snaps
into
place.
10. Pult the lines extending
outside of the hub
to release the lines from the notches.
REPLACING
THE
CUTTING
HEAD
1.
Align hole in the dust cup with the hole in
the side of the gearbox
by rotating the
dust cup.
2.
Insert
a small
screwdriver
into aligned
holes. This will keep the shaft from turning
while removing and installing trimmer head.
Screwdriv_
3.
While holding the screwdriver
in position,
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
_L, WARNING:
Keep
others away when
making idle speed adjustments.
The trimmer
head will be spinning
during
this procedure,
Wear your protective
equipment
and observe
all safety precautions.
The carburetor
has been carefully
set at the
factory, Adjustments
may be necessary
if you
notice any of the following
conditions:
• Engine
will not
idle when
the throttle
is
released.