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MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
Disconnect the spark
plug before performing maintenance except
for carburetor adjustments.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
S
Spark Plug Boot
S
Air Filter
S
Housing Screws
S
Assist Handle Screw
S
Debris Shield
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact
an authorized service dealer
for re-
placement of damaged or worn parts.
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ON/OFF Switch -- Ensure ON/OFF switch
functions properly by moving the switch to
the OFF position. Make sure engine stops;
then restart engine and continue.
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Fuel Tank -- Discontinue use of unit if fuel
tank shows signs of damage or leaks.
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Debris Shield -- Discontinue use of unit if
debris shield is damaged.
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND LA-
BELS
S
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 inch. 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 inch
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
!
(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.
