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REPLACING THE LINE
• Push and hold the engine stop switch
in the stop/off position until the unit has
fully stopped.
• Disconnect the spark plug lead wire.
• Remove the spool by firmly pulling on
the tap button.
• Clean entire surface of hub and spool.
• Replace with a pre-wound spool, or
cut two 12.5 foot (3.8 m) lengths of
.080" (2 mm) diameter Craftsman
brand line. Never use wire, rope,
string, etc., which can break off and
become a dangerous missile.
• Insert ends of line about 1/2 inch (1 cm)
into the small holes inside spool.
Spool /_ Small
............._-// Holes
• Wind the line evenly and tightly onto
the spool. Wind in the direction of the
arrows found on the spool.
• Push the line into the notches, leaving
3 to 5 inches (7 - 12 cm) unwound.
• Insert the line into the the exit holes in
the hub as shown in the illustration.
Line exit holes Line in Notch
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Hub
• Align notches with the line exit hole.
• Push the spool into the hub until it
snaps into place.
• Pull the line extending outside of the
hub to release it from the notch.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
WARNING:The trimmer head will be
spinning during most of this procedure.
Wear your protective equipment and
observe all safety precautions. After
making mixture adjustments, recheck
idle speed.
Carburetor adjustment is critical and if
done improperly can permanently
damage the engine as well as the car-
buretor. If you require further assis-
tance or are unsure about performing
this procedure, call our customer as-
sistance help line at 1-800-235-5878.
Old fuel, a dirty air filter, a dirty fuel fil-
ter, or flooding may give the impres-
sion of an improperly adjusted carbu-
retor. Check these conditions before
adjusting the carburetor.
The carburetor has been carefully set
at the factory. Adjustments may be
necessary if you notice any of the fol-
lowing conditions:
• Engine will not idle. See "Idle Speed"
under adjusting procedure.
• Engine dies or hesitates instead of
accelerating. See "Acceleration
Check" under adjusting procedure.
• Loss of cutting power. See "Mixture
Adjustment" under adjusting
procedure.
There are two adjustment screws on
the carburetor.
Screw
Mixture Screw. Air Filter
(with Limiter
Cap) "_ Cover
CARBURETOR PRESETS
When making carburetor preset adjust-
ments, do not force plastic limiter caps
beyond stops or damage will occur.
If carburetor presets are not needed,
proceed to "Adjusting Procedure, Idle
Speed."
To adjust presets:
• Turn mixture screw counterclockwise
until it stops.
• Turn the idle speed screw clockwise
until it stops. Now turn counterclock-
wise 4-1/2 turns.
• Start motor, cut grass for 3 minutes,
and proceed to the adjustment
section. If engine does not start,
refer to troubleshooting chart or call
1-800-235-5878.
• If engine performance is acceptable
at the preset positions, no further
adjustment is necessary.
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