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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. 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 tighten 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 cuttwo
lengths of
12-1/2 feet of 0.080″ (2 mm) di-
ameter WEED EATER 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. Wind inthe directionof thearrows
found on the spool.
6. P ushthe linesinto thenotches, 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 the line exitholes.
9. P ush spool into hub until it snaps into
place.
10. Pullthelines extendingoutsideofthehub
to release the lines from the notches.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
WARNING: Keep othersaway when
making idlespeed adjustments. T hetrimmer
head will be spinning during this procedure.
Wearyourprotectiveequipmentandobserve
all safety precautions.
The carburetor has been carefully set at the
factory .Adjustmentsmay benecessary ifyou
notice any of the following conditions:
S Engine will not idl e when the throttle i s re-
leased.
Make adjustments with theunit supportedso
the cutting attachment is off the ground and
will not make contact with any object. Hold
theunitbyhandwhilerunningandmakingad-
justments. Keep all parts ofyour body away
from the cutting attachment and muffler.
Idle Speed Adjustment
Allowenginetoidle.Adjustspeeduntilengine
runs without stalling (idle speed too slow).
S Turn idle speed screw clockwise to in-
creaseenginespeedifenginestalls ordies.
S Turn idlespeedscrew counterclockwiseto
decrease engine speed.
Air Filter Cover
Idle Speed Screw
Ifyourequirefurtherassistanceorareunsure
about performing this procedure, contact an
authorized service dealer or call
1--800--554--6723.
