WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
SSpark Plug Boot S Air Filter
S Housing Screws
S Assist Handle Screws S Debris Shield
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact an authorized service dealer for re- placement of damaged or worn parts.
S ON/STOP Switch
SFuel Tank
tank shows signs of damage or leaks.
S Debris Shield
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND LABELS
S After each use, inspect complete unit for loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and labels using a damp cloth with a mild deter- gent.
SWipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
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.
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 gasoline 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.
Air Filter
Screws
Air Filter 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 dis- card.
3.Replace with Champion
4.Reinstall the spark plug boot.
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.
Spool 
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Line in Notch
Hub
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.
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