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Air Filter Cover
Air Filter
Button
MUFFLER AND SPARK ARREST-
ING SCREEN
WARNING: The muffler on this prod-
uct contains chemicals known to the State o f
California to cause cancer .
As yourunit isused,carbondeposits buildup
on the muffler and spark arresting screen.
For normal homeowner use, however, the
mufflerandspark a rresting screen willnotre-
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. Set
spark plug gap at 0.025 inch (0.6 mm). Igni-
tion timing is fixed and nonadjustable.
1. Twist, thenpull off spark plug boot.
2. Remove spark plug f rom 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.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
REPLACING TH E LINE
1. Press the tabs onthe side of thetrimmer
head and remove cover and spool.
Tab
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 pr e-wound spool, or re -
place line using a 25 feet (8 meters)
length of 0.080 inch (2 m m) diameter
Poulan/WEED EATER brand line.
5. When installing new line on an existing
spool, hold the spool as shown in the il-
lustration below .
6. Bend the line at t he midpoint and insert
the bend into the slot in the center rimof
thespool.Ensurelinesnaps intoposition
in the slot.
Slot
Spool
7. Withyour finger between the lines, wrap
the lines evenly and firmly around the
spool in a clockwise direction.
8. 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. M ake sure the lines are not caught be-
tween therimof thespool andthewallof
the cover.
12. Reinstall the spool and cover onto the
trimmerhead.Pushuntilcoversnapsinto
place.
REPLACING THE CUTTING HEAD
1. Alignhole in thedust cup with thehole in
the side of the gearbox by r otating the
dust cup.
2. I n se rt a smal l screwdri ver int o alig n e d
holes. This will keep the shaft from turning
whileremovingandinstalling trimmer head.
