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.
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
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:
t'_ 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.
IIPositioning ' Tunnel
5.Pull the line and make sure the line is against the hub and extended full through the positioning tunnels.
Line against
Positioning
Tunnel \
6. Correctly installed line will be the same length on both ends.
REPLACING THE TRIMMER HEAD
1.Align hole in the dust cup with the hole in the side of the gearbox by rotating the arbor shaft.
2.Insert a small screwdriver into aligned holes. This will keep the shaft from turning while removing and installing trimmer head.
Screwier _
3.While holding the screwdriver in position, remove trimmer head by turning clockwise.
4.Thread replacement trimmer head onto the shaft by turning counter- clockwise. Only tighten hand tight!
5.Remove the screwdriver.
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