Button
Air Filter
Air Filter Cover
MUFFLER
AND
SPARK
ARREST-
ING
SCREEN
WARNING:
The muffler on this prod-
uct contains
chemicals
known to the State of
California to cause cancer.
As your unit is used, carbon deposits
build up
on the muffler and spark arresting
screen.
For normal
homeowner
use, however,
the
muffler and spark arresting
screen will not re-
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.
Inspectspark
plug every
25 hours of usage.
Clean and/or replace as necessary.
Set spark
plug gap at 0.025 inch (0.6 mm). Ignition tim-
ing 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
(19 mm) socket wrench.
4.
Reinstall the spark plug boot.
REPLACING
THE
LINE
1.
Press the tabs on the side of the trimmer
head and remove cover and spool.
Cover
Tap Button
2.
Remove
any remaining
line.
3.
Clean dirt and debris from all parts. Re-
place spool if it is worn or damaged.
4.
Replace
with a pre-wound
spool,
or re-
place
line using
a 25 feet
(8 meters)
tength
of 0.080
inch
(2 mm)
diameter
Poulan
PRO brand line.
5.
When
installing
new tine on an existing
spool, hold the spool as shown in the iF
lustration
below.
6.
Bend the line at the midpoint
and insert
the bend into the slot in the center
rim of
the spool. Ensure line snaps into position
in the slot.
7.
With your finger between
the lines, wrap
the
lines eventy
and firmly
around
the
spool in a clockwise
direction.
Position the lines in the guide slots.
Guide Slot
Guide
Slot
9.
Insert the ends of the lines through
exit
holes in the sides of the cover.
10. Place the spool in the cover.
Spool
Cover
11. Make sure the lines are not caught be-
tween the rim of the spool and the wall of
the cover.
12. Reinstall
the spool
and cover
onto the
trimmer head. Push until cover snaps into
p_ace.
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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