10
S
Insert the ends of the lines through exit
holes in the sides of the trimmer head.
S
Place the spool in the trimmer head.
S
Make sure the lines are not caught between
the rim of the spool and the wall of the trim-
mer head.
S
Reinstall the tap button and lock ring onto
the trimmer head.
S
Align the lock ring over the catches on the
trimmer head. Push the ring down and turn
until the catches lock into place.
Catch
Catch
Catch
Lock
Tab
S
Make sure the lock ring is securely fastened
by pulling on it and twisting in both direc-
tions.
WARNING:
All catches must be fas-
tened and the lock tab latched in the lock ring.
If installed incorrectly, the lock ring can fly off
and become a dangerous missile.
S
Pull line extending from trimmer head.
SERVICE
We recommend all service and adjustments
not listed in this manual be performed by an
Authorized Service Dealer.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps.
Damage will occur if you turn the needles be-
yond the limiter caps. Carburetor adjustment is a
complicated task. We recommend that you take
your unit to an Authorized Service Dealer.
SPARK PLUG
Replace spark plug yearly with a Champion
RCJ-8Y plug; spark plug gap is 0.025 inches.
IGNITION TIMING
Ignition timing is fixed, non-adjustable.
NEED ASSISTANCE?
Need Assistance?
Call 1-800-554-6723 for assistance.
Need Service Parts?
Contact your dealer or call 1-800-554-6723.
TROUBLE
CAUSE
REMEDY
Engine will not
start.
S
Engine flooded.
S
Fuel tank empty.
S
Spark plug not firing.
S
Fuel not reaching carburetor.
S
Carburetor requires adjustment.
S
See “Starting.”
S
Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
S
Install new spark plug.
S
Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
S
See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
Engine will not
idle properly.
S
Carburetor requires adjustment.
S
Throttle trigger screw too
tight.
S
See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
S
Loosen screw.
S
Air filter dirty.
S
Spark plug fouled.
S
Carburetor requires adjustment.
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under
a load.
S
Clean or replace air filter.
S
Clean or replace spark plug; re-gap.
S
See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
Engine
smokes
excessively.
S
Fuel mixture incorrect.
S
Air filter dirty.
S
Carburetor requires adjustment.
S
Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
S
Clean or replace air filter.
S
See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
Line does not
advance or
breaks while
cutting.
S
Line improperly routed in head.
S
Line improperly wound in
spool.
S
Line size incorrect.
S
Check line routing.
S
Rewind line tightly and evenly.
S
Use only 0.080” (2 mm) dia. line.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
WARNING:
Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing any of the
recommended remedies below other than remedies that require operation of the unit.
Line welds
onto spool.
Line pulls
back into
head.
S
Line size incorrect.
S
Incorrect spool.
S
Line is being crowded against
material being cut.
S
Use only 0.080” (2 mm) dia. line.
S
Replace with correct spool.
S
Cut with tip of line fully extended.
S
Too little line outside of head.
S
Line size incorrect.
S
Remove spool and pull 4 -- 6 inches
(10 -- 15 cm) of line outside of head.
S
Use only 0.080” (2 mm) dia. line.
