1. Clean the air filter cover and the area around it to keep dirt from falling into the carburetor chamber when the cover is opened.
2. Open air filter cover by pushing button (see illustration). Remove air filter.
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.Replace air filter and close cover.
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. Set spark plug gap at 0.025 inch (0.6 mm). Igni- tion timing is fixed and nonadjustable.
NOTE: This spark ignition system complies with the Canadian standard
1.Twist, then pull off spark plug boot.
2.Remove spark plug from cylinder and dis- card.
3.Replace with Champion
4.Reinstall the spark plug boot.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
LINE REPLACEMENT
1.Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap button.
2.Clean entire surface of hub and spool.
3.Replace with a
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.
Line in notch
Hub | Line exit hole |
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Line in notch
Line exit hole 
Spool
Small 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
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.
REPLACING THE TRIMMER HEAD
1.Hold the dust cup with a wrench to keep the shaft from turning while removing and installing trimmer head.
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