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MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Disconnect t he spark
plug before performing maintenance except
for carburetor adjustments.
HELPFUL TIP
IMPORTANT: Have all
repairs other than the rec-
ommended maintenance
described in theinstruction
manual performed by an
authorized service dealer.
If any dealer o ther than an authorized
service dealer performs work o n the
product,WEED EATERmaynot payfor
repairs under warranty . It is your re-
sponsibility to maintain and perform
general maintenance.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
S Spark Plug Boot
S Air Filter
S Housing Screws
S Assist Handle Screws
S Debris Shield
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact an authorized service dealer for re-
placement o f damaged or worn parts.
S STOP Switch -- EnsureSTOP switchfunc-
tions properly by pushing and holding the
switchin theSTOP position.Make sureen-
gine stops. 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 CLEAN UNIT AND
LABELS
S After each use, inspect complete u nit for
loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and
label s using a damp cloth with a mild deter-
gent.
S Wipe of f 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 every
5 hours of operation.
1. Clean the air filt er cover and the area
around it to keep dirt from falling into the
carburetor chamber when the c over is
opened.
2. Open air filter cover by pushing button
(see illustration). Rem ove air filter.
NOTE: To avoid creating a fire hazard or
producingharmful evaporative emissions,do
not clean filter in gasoline or other flammable
solvent.
3. Wash the filter in soap and water.
4. Allo w filter to dry .
5. Replace air filter and close cover.
Air Filter Cover
Air Filter
Button
MUFFLER AND SPARK A RR EST-
ING SCREEN
WARNING: The muf fler on this prod-
uct contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer.
As your unitis used, carbondeposits buildup
on the m uffler and spark a rresting screen.
For normal homeowner use, however, the
mufflerand spark arresting screen will n otre-
quire any service. After 50 hours of use, we
recommend that your muffler be serviced or
replaced by your auth orized service dealer.
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. Twist, then pull of f spark plug boot.
2. Remove spark plug from cylinder and dis-
card .
3. Replace with Champion RCJ-6Y spark
plug and t ighten securely with a 3 /4 inch
(19 mm) socket wrench.
4. Reinstall the spark plug boot.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
LINE REPLACEMENT
1. Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap
button.
2. Clean entire surface of hub and spool.
3. Replace with apre-wound spool, or cut two
lengths of
12-1/2 feet of 0.080″ (2 mm) di-
ameter WEED EATER brand line.
WARNING: Never use wire, rope,
string,etc.,whichcanbreak offandbecomea
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