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 ram). Ignition timing is fixed and nonadjustable.
LINE REPLACEMENT
•Always use Craftsman replacement line.
Choose the line size best suited for the job at hand. Red line is designed for cutting grass and small weeds.
The black colored line is designed for cutting larger weeds and light brush. NOTE: Before inserting new line into the holes in the cutting head, identify the proper holes. Follow directions as shown on the line glide plate.
1.Remove the old line and line glide plate from the cutting head.
2.Clean entire surface of cutting head.
3.Reinstall line glide plate (see il- lustration). Align arrowwith:
(_) when using medium (red) or large (black) line
when using lines with diameter (D smaller than medium (red) line
(optional)
Line glide Arrow
Cutting head
NOTE: Line glide plate must be rein-
stalled in cutting head before inserting new line.
4.Insert both ends of your line through the proper holes in the side of the cutting head.
1.Twist, then pull off spark plug boot.
2.Remove spark plug from cylinder and discard.
3.Replace with Champion
spark plug and tighten securely with a 3/4 inch socket wrench.
4.Reinstall the spark plug boot.
l I PositioningTunnel
5.Pull the line and make sure the
line is against the hub and ex-
tended full through the positioning tunnels.
Line against
Positioning
Tunnel \
6.Correctly installed line will be the same length on both ends.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
_,WARNING: | Keep others away |
when making idle speed adjustments. The trimmer head will be spinning dur- ing most of this procedure. Wear your protective equipment and observe all safety precautions. After making ad- justments, the trimmer head must not move or spin at idle speed.
The carburetor has been carefully set at the factory. Adjustments may be necessary if you notice any of the fol- lowing conditions:
•Engine will not idle when the throttle is released.
•The trimmer head moves or spins at idle.
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