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Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the
spool. Wind in the direction of the arrows
found on the spool.
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Push the lines into the notches, leaving 3 to
5 inches (7 -- 12 cm) unwound.
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Insert the lines into the the exit holes in the
hub as shown in the illustration.
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Align notches with the line exit holes.
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Push the spool into the hub until it snaps
into place.
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Pull thelines extending outside ofthe hubto
release the lines from the notches.
SERVICE
We recommend all service and adjustments
not listed in this manual be performed by an
Authorized Service Dealer.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
Your car bur etor is equipped with limiter caps.
Damage w ill occur if you turn the needl es be-
yond thelimiter caps.Adjusting thecarburetoris
a c omplicated task. We recom mend t hat you
take your unit to an Authorized Service Dealer.
SPARK PLUG
Replace spark plug yearly with a Champion
RCJ-8Y plug. Spark plug gap is 0.025 inch.
IGNITION TIMING
Ignition timing is fixed, non-adjustable.
NEED ASSISTANCE?
NEED ASSISTANCE?
Call 1-800-554-6723.
NEED SERVICE PART?
Contact your dealer.
TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine will not
start.
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Engine flooded.
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Fuel tank empty.
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Spark plug not firing.
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Fuel not reaching carburetor.
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Carburetor requires adjustment.
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See “Starting.”
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Fill t ank with correct fuel mixture.
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Install new spark plug.
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Check for dirty f uel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split f uel line;
repair or replace.
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See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
Engine will not
idle properly.
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Carburetor requires adjustment.
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Throttle trigger screw too
tight.
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See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
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Loosen screw.
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Air filter dirty.
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Spark plug fouled.
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Carburetor requires adjustment.
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under
a load.
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Clean or replace air filter.
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Clean or replace spark plug; re-gap.
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See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
Engine
smokes
excessively.
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Fuel mixture incorrect.
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Air filter dirty.
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Carburetor requires adjustment.
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Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct f uel mixture.
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Clean or replace air filter.
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See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
Line does not
advance or
breaks while
cutting.
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Line improperly routed in head.
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Line improperly wound on
spool.
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Line size incorrect.
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Check line routing.
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Rewind line tightly and evenly.
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Use only 0.080” (2 mm) dia. line.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
WARNING:
Always stop unit and disconnect spark plugbefore performing any ofth
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recommended remedies below other than remedies that require operation of the unit.
Line welds
onto spool.
Line pulls
back into
head.
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Line size incorrect.
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Incorrect spool.
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Line is being crowded against
material being cut.
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Use only 0.080” (2 mm) dia. line.
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Replace with correct spool.
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Cut with tip of line fully extended.
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Too little line outside of head.
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Line size incorrect.
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Remove spool and pull 4 inches
(10 cm) of line outside of head.
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Use only 0.080” (2 mm) dia. line.