Weed Eater 530086929 Check for Loose Fasteners and Parts, Check for Damaged or, Worn Parts

	WARNING: Disconnect the spark	1.	Clean the cover and the area around it to
			keep dirt from falling into the carburetor
plug before performing maintenance except			chamber when the cover is removed.
for carburetor adjustments.		2.	Remove parts as illustrated.
CHECK FOR LOOSE		NOTE: To avoid creating a fire hazard or
FASTENERS AND PARTS		producing harmful evaporative emissions, do
		not clean filter in gasoline or other flammable
S	Spark Plug Boot
		solvent.
S	Air Filter
		3.	Wash the filter in soap and water.
S	Housing Screws
		4.	Allow filter to dry.
S	Assist Handle Screws
		5.	Add a few drops of oil to the filter; squeeze
S	Debris Shield
			the filter to distribute oil.
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
		6.	Replace parts.
WORN PARTS
				Air Filter
Contact an authorized service dealer for re-
placement of damaged or worn parts.
S ON/STOP Switch -- Ensure ON/STOP				Screws
	switch functions properly by pushing and
	releasing the switch. Make sure engine
	stops. Wait 5 seconds before attempting to
			Air Filter Cover
	restart unit to allow switch to reset. Restart
	engine and continue.	REPLACE SPARK PLUG
S Fuel Tank -- Discontinue use of unit if fuel		Replace the spark plug each year to ensure
	tank shows signs of damage or leaks.	the engine starts easier and runs better. Set
S Debris Shield -- Discontinue use of unit if		spark plug gap at 0.025 inch. Ignition timing is
	debris shield is damaged.	fixed and nonadjustable.
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND		1.	Twist, then pull off spark plug boot.
LABELS		2.	Remove spark plug from cylinder and dis-
S After each use, inspect complete unit for			card.
	loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and	3.	Replace with Champion RCJ-6Y spark
	labels using a damp cloth with a mild deter-		plug and tighten securely with a 3/4 inch
	gent.		socket wrench.
S	Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.	4.	Reinstall the spark plug boot.

CLEAN AIR FILTER

A dirty air filter decreases engine perform- ance and increases fuel consumption and harmful emissions. Always clean after every 5 hours of operation.

LINE REPLACEMENT		Line in Notch
1.	Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap
	button.
2.	Clean entire surface of hub and spool.
3.	Replace with pre--wound spool, or cut a
	length of 20 feet of 0.080! (2 mm) diameter

Weed Eaterr brand line.

WARNING: Never use wire, rope, string, etc., which can break off and become a dangerous missile.

4.Insert one end of the line about 1/2 inch (1 cm) into the small hole on the inside of spool.

Small

Hole Spool

Hub

Line exit hole

5.Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the spool. Wind in the direction of the arrow found on the spool.

6.Push the lines into the notch, leaving 3 to 5 inches (7 -- 12 cm) unwound.

7.Insert the lines into the exit hole in the hub as shown in the illustration.

8.Align the notch with the line exit hole.

9.Push spool into hub until it snaps into place.

10.Pull the line extending outside of the hub to release the line from the notch.

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