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1. Clea n the air f ilter cover and the area
around it to keep dirt from falling into the
carburetor chamber w hen the cover is
opened.
2. Open air filter cover by pushing button
(see illustration). Remove air filter.
NOTE: To avoid creating a fire hazard or
producingharmfulevaporativeemissions,do
not clean filter in gasoline or other flammable
solvent.
3. Wash the filter in soap and water.
4. A llow filter to dry.
5. Replace air filter and close cover .
Air F ilter Cover
Air Filter
Button
MUFFLER AND SPARK ARREST-
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
authorized 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 inch (2 mm)
diameter WEED EA TER brand line.
WARNING: Never use wire, rope,
string,etc.,whichcanbreak offandbecomea
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 exit hole
Line in notch
Line exit hole
5. Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the
spool. Wind in the direction ofthearrows
found on the spool.
6. Pushthe lines intothe notches, 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. Alig n thenotches 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 T HE TRIMMER HEAD
1. Hold the dust cup with a wrench to keep
theshaft fromturningwhileremovingand
installing trimmer head.