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INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND LA-
BELS
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After each use, inspect complete unit for
loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and
labels using a damp cloth with a mild deter-
gent.
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Wipe off 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 cover and the area around it to
keep dirt from falling into the carburetor
chamber when the cover is removed.
2.
Remove parts by pressing button to re-
lease air filter cover.
NOTE:
To avoid creating a fire hazard or
producing harmful evaporative emissions, do
not clean filter in gasoline or other flammable
solvent.
3.
Wash the filter in soap and water.
4.
Allow filter to dry.
5.
Add a few drops of oil to the filter;
squeeze the filter to distribute oil.
6.
Replace parts.
Air Filter
Air Filter
Cover
Button
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 in. Ignition timing is fixed and
nonadjustable.
1.
Twist, 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 in.
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-wound spool, or cut two
lengths of
12-1/2
feet of 0.080
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(2 mm) di-
ameter
Poulan/Weed Eater
r
brand line.
WARNING:
Never use wire, rope,
string, etc., which can break off and become a
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 arrows
found on the spool.
6.
Push the lines into the 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.
Align the notches with the line exit holes.
9.
Push spool into hub until it snaps into
place.
10. Pull the lines extending outside of the hub
to release the lines from the notches.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
WARNING:
Keep others away when
making idle speed adjustments. The trimmer
head or any optional attachment will be spin-
ning during most of this procedure. Wear your
protective equipment and observe all safety
precautions. After making adjustments, the
trimmer head or any optional attachment
must not move/spin at idle speed.
The carburetor has been carefully set at the
factory. Adjustments may be necessary if you
notice any of the following conditions:
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Engine will not idle when the throttle is
released.
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The
trimmer
head
or
any
optional
attachment moves/spins at idle.
Make adjustments with the unit supported so
the cutting attachment is off the ground and
will not make contact with any object. Hold
the unit by hand while running and making ad-
justments. Keep all parts of your body away
from the cutting attachment and muffler.
Idle Speed Adjustment
Allow engine to idle. Adjust speed until engine
runs without trimmer head or any optional at-
tachment moving or spinning (idle too fast) or
engine stalling (idle speed too slow).
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Turn idle
speed screw clockwise to
increase engine speed if engine stalls or
dies.
