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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 mm). Igni-
tion timing is fixed and nonadjustable.
1. T wist, 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
1. Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap
button.
2. Clean entire surface of hub and spool.
3. Replace with a pre-woun d spool, or cut two
lengths o f
12-1/2
feet of 0.080
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(2 mm) di-
ameter Poulan PRO
r
brand line.
W ARNING:
Never use wire, rope,
string,etc., whichcanbreakoffandbecomea
dangerous missile.
4. Insert ends of the lines about 1/2 inch (1
cm) into the small holes on the inside of
spool.
Small
Holes
Spool
Hub
Line in Notch
Line in Notch
Line exit holes
5. Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the
spool. Wind in the direction of the ar rows
found on the spool.
6. Push the l ines into thenotches, 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. Pull thelines extendingoutsideofthehub
to release the lines from the notches.
REPLACING THE TRIMMER HEAD
1. Align hole in the dust cup with the hole in
the side of the gearbox by rotating the
dust cup.
2. Ins ert a s m all screwdr iver in to align ed
holes. This will keep the sh aft from turning
wh ile r emoving and in stalling the trimmer
head.
Screwdriver
3. While holdingthe screwdriver inposition,
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
W ARNING:
Keep othersaway when
making idle speed adjustments. The t rimmer
head will be spinning during this procedure.
Wear yourprotectiveequipmentandobserve
all safety precautions.
The carburetor has been carefully set at the
factory.Adjustments maybenecessary ifyou
notice any of the following conditions:
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Engine will not idle when the throttle is
relea se d.
Make adjustments with the unit supportedso
the cutting attachment is off the ground and
will not make contact with any object. Hold
theunit b yhandwhilerunningandmakingad-
justments. Keep all parts of your body away
from the cutting attachment and muffler.
Idle Speed Adjustment
Allow enginetoidle. Adjust speeduntilengine
runs without stalling (idle speed too slow).
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Turn idle spe ed screw clockw ise to inc rease
engine speed if engine stalls or dies.
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Turn idle speed screw counterclockwise to
decrease engine speed.
Idle Speed
Screw
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Ifyou requirefurtherassistanceor a reunsure
about performing this procedure, contact an
authorized service dealer or call
1--800--554--6723.