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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.
NOTE: This spark ignition system complies
with the Canadian standard ICES--002.
1. Twist, then pull off spark plug boot.
2. Remove spark plug from cylinder and dis-
card .
3. Replace with Champion RCJ-6Y spark
plug and tighten securely with a 3/4inch
(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. Replacewitha pr e-wound spool,or cut t wo
lengths of
12-1/2 feet of 0.080″ (2 mm) di-
ameter WEED EA TER brand line.
WARNING: Never use wire, rope,
string,etc.,whichcanbreakoffandbecomea
dangerous missile.
4. I nsert 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. W ind the line evenly and tightly onto the
spool. Windin thedirectionof thearrows
found on the spool.
6. P ushthelines intothenotches,leaving3
to 5 inches (7 -- 12 cm) unwound.
7. I nsert the lines into the the exit holes in
the hub as shown in the illustration.
8. A lignthe notches with t heline exitholes.
9. P ush spool into hub until it snaps into
place.
10. Pullthelinesextendingoutsideofthehub
to release the lines from the notches.
REPLACING THE TRIMMER HEAD
1. Ho ld the dust cup with a wrench to keep
theshaftfromturningwhileremovingand
installing trimmer head.
Dust Cup
2. Remove trimmer head by turning counter-
clockwise (looking from bottom of unit).
3. Thread replacement trimmer headonto the
shaft by turning clockwise. Only tighten
hand tight!
CARBURETOR IDLE SPEED
ADJUSTMENT
WARNING: Keep other saway when
making idlespeed adjustments. Thetrimmer
head will be spinning during this procedure.
Wearyour protectiveequipmentandobserve
all safety precautions.
The carburetor has been carefully set at the
factory.Adjustmentsmaybenecessaryifyou
notice any of the following conditions:
S Engine will not idle when the throttle is re-
leased.
Make adjustments with t heunit supportedso
the cutting attachment is off the ground and
will not make contact with any object. Hold
theunitbyhandwhilerunningandmakingad-
justments. Keep allparts of your body away
from the cutting attachment and m uffler.
To adjust idle speed:
Allowenginetoidle.Adjustspeeduntilengine
runs without stalling (idle speed too slow).
S Turn idle speed screw clockwise to in-
creaseenginespeedifenginestallsordies.
S Turn idlespeed screw counterclockwise t o
decrease engine speed.
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Idle Speed Screw
Ifyourequirefurtherassistanceorareunsure
about performing this procedure, contact an
authorized service dealer or call
1--800--554--6723.