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S Fuel Tank -- Discontinue use of unit if fuel
tank shows signs of dam age or leaks.
S Debris Shield -- Discontinue use of unit if
debris shield is damaged.
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND
DECALS
S After each use, i nspect complete unit for
loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and
decals using a damp cloth with a mild deter-
gent.
S W ip e off unit with a clean dry cloth.
CLEAN AIR FILTER
A dirty air filter decreases engine perform-
ance and increases fuel consumption and
harmful emissions. Always clean after e very
5 hours of operation.
1. Cleanthe cover and the area around itto
keep dirt from falling into the carburetor
chamber when the cover is removed.
2. Loosen bolt with a 5 /16 inch (8 mm) socket
wrench. Removeairfilter coverand air filter .
NOTE: To avoid creating a fire hazard or
producing harmfulevaporative em issions,do
not clean filter in gasoline or other flammable
solvent.
3. Wash the filter in soap and water.
4. Allow filter to dry .
5. Replace parts.
Bolt
Air filter cover
Air filter
INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK
ARRESTING SCREEN
WARNING: Themuf fleron thisprod-
uct contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer.
As your unitis used, carbon deposits buildup
onthemufflerand spark arresting screenand
must be removed toavoid creating afire haz-
ard or affecting engine performance.
For normal homeowner use, the muffler and
spark arresting screen will not require any
service. After 50 hours of use, we recom-
mend that your muf fler be serviced or re-
placed by an authorized service dealer.
REPLACE SPARK PLUG
Replace the spark plug each year to ensure
the engine starts easier and runs better . In-
spec t spark plug every 25 hours of usage.
Cleanand/orreplaceasnecessary.Setspark
plug gap at 0.025 inch (0.6 mm). Ignition tim-
ing 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 tighten securely with a 3/4 inch
(19 mm) socket wrench.
4. Reinstall the spark plug boot.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
REPLACING THE LINE
For unit to operate properly , the cutting line
should be replaced when line becomes worn to
less than 3 inches in length from the edge of the
lineexit tunnelson each side ofthe cutting head.
1. Remove and discard worn line before
installing new line.
2. Use only 0.115 inch (3 mm) diameter
Poulan PRO brand cut length line.
3. Insert one end of the line through the
positioning tunnel.
4. Continue to feed line through tunnel until
line is centered (leaving equal amounts
on each side). See illustration below.
Positioning
tunnel
5. Insert ends of line one at a time through
the line exit tunne ls.
6. Pullthe lineand make sure the line is ex-
tended fully through the tunnels.
Line exit
tunnel
Line exit
tunnel
7. Correctly installed line will be the same
length on both ends.
REPLACING T HE CUTTING HEAD
1. Align hole in the dust cup with the hole in
the side of the gearbox by rotating the
dust cup.
2. In se rt a sma l l screwd ri ve r in t o al i g n e d
holes. This will keep the shaft from turning
while removing andinstalling trimmer head.