GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not
cover items that have been subjected
to operator
abuse or negligence,
To
receive full value from the warranty,
the operator
must maintain
unit as
instructed
in this manual, Various ad-
justments
will need to be made peri-
odically to properly maintain
your unit.
CHECK
FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS
AND PARTS
• Spark Plug Boot
• Air Filter
• Housing Screws
• Assist Handle Screw
• Debris Shield
CHECK
FOR DAMAGED
OR
WORN PARTS
Contact
Sears Service
Center for re-
placement
of damaged
or worn parts,
• ON/STOP Switch - Ensure ON/STOP
switch functions
properly
by pushing
and releasing the switch. Make sure
engine stops,
Wait 5 seconds
be-
fore attempting to restart unit to al-
low switch to reset. Restart engine
and continue.
• Fuel Tank - Discontinue
use of unit
if fuel tank shows signs of damage
or leaks.
• Debris Shield - Discontinue
use of
unit if debris shield is damaged.
INSPECT
AND CLEAN
UNIT AND
LABELS
• After each use, inspect complete
unit for loose or damaged
parts.
Clean the unit and labels using a
damp cloth with a mild detergent.
• Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
CLEAN
AIR FILTER
A dirty air filter decreases engine per-
formance and increases fuel consump-
tion 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 as illustrated.
NOTE:
To avoid creating a fire hazard
or producing
harmful evaporative
emissions,
do not clean filter in gaso-
line 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.
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Screws
Cover
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 with a 3/4 in.
socket wrench (10-12 ft.-Ibs).
4.
Reinstall the spark plug boot.
LINE REPLACEMENT
Pre-wound
spools offer the most con-
venient
method for replacing
line and
ensuring
optimum performance.
• Replacement
spools are color-coded
to ensure use of the correct spool with
your unit, Be sure to use the same color
spool as the existing spool.
NOTE:
Always
clear dirt and debris
from cutting head components
when
performing
any type of maintenance.
• Hold spool and unscrew cap bytuming
in the direction shown on top of the cap.
• Remove line guide ring and spool.
Line guide ring
Use a pre-wound
spool or refill spool
with line.
If using a pre-wound
spool,
remove tape strip from line and spool.
REFILLING
THE SPOOL WITH LINE
_&WARNING:
Use only 0.080" (2
mm) diameter
round line. Other
sizes and shapes
of line will not ad-