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Cut using the 2
o’clock to 4 o’clock
position of the
blade
2 o’clock
4 o’clock
RECOMMENDED CUTTING POSITION
WARNING: The operator or others
must nottry toclear away c utmaterial withthe
engine r unning or the blade turning to avoid
serious injury . Stop engine and blade before
removing materials wrapped around blade or
tube.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Disconnect the spark
plug before performing m aintenance except
for carburetor adjustments.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
S Spark Plug Boot
S Air Filter
S Housing Screws
S Assist Handle Screw
S Debris Shield
CHECK FOR DAMA GED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact an authorized s ervice dealer for re-
placement of damaged or worn parts.
S ON/OFF Switch -- Ensure ON/OFF switch
functions properly by moving the switch to
the OFF position. Make sure engine stops;
then restart engine and continue.
S Fuel Tank -- Discontinue use of unit if fuel
tank shows signs of damage or leaks.
S Debris Shield -- Discontinue use of unit if
debris shield is damaged.
INSPECT AND CLEANUNIT AND DE-
CALS
S After each use, inspect complete unit for
loose o rdamaged parts. Cleanthe unitand
decals using adampcloth witha milddeter-
gent.
S Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
CLEAN A IR FILTER
A dirty air filter decreases engine perform-
ance and increases fuel consumption and
harmful emissions. Always clean after every
5 hours of operation.
1. Clean the c over and the area around it to
keep dirt from falling into the carburetor
chamber when the cover is removed.
2. Remove parts as illus trated.
NOTE: To avoid creating a fire hazard or
producing harmful evaporative emissions, do
not clean filter in gasoline or other flammable
solvent.
3. Wash the filter in soap and water .
4. Allow filter to dry.
5. Add a few drops of oil to the filter;
squeeze the filter to distribute oil.
6. Replace parts.
Air filter cover
Screws
Air filter
INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK
ARRESTING SCREEN
WARNING: The muffleron this prod-
uct contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer.
WARNING: Muffler isvery hot during
and after use. Do not touch the muf fler or al-
low combustible materialsuch asdry grass or
fuel to do so.
As your unit isused, carbon deposits buildup
on the muffler and spark arresting screen.
For normal homeowner use, however , the
muffler andspark arresting screen will not re-
quire any service.
After 50 hours of use, we recommend that
your muffler be serviced or replaced by y our
authorized service dealer .
REPLACE SPARK PLUG
Replace the s park plug eac h year to ensure
the engine s tarts easier and r uns better. Set
spark plug gapat 0.025inch. Ignition timingis
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 in.
socket wrench.
4. Reinstall the spark plug boot.