SSqueeze and hold the throttle trigger. Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed until the en-
gine runs smoothly.
SPull starter rope sharply until engine runs, but no more than 5 pulls.
SAllow engine to run 15 seconds, then move the choke lever to the OFF CHOKE position.
NOTE: If engine has not started, pull starter rope 5 more pulls. If engine still does not run, it is probably flooded.
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE
Flooded engines can be started by placing the choke lever in the OFF CHOKE position; then, pull the rope to clear the engine of ex- cess fuel. This could require pulling the starter handle many times depending on how badly the unit is flooded.
If the unit still doesn’t start, refer to TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call
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S Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the spool. Wind in the direction of the arrows found on the spool.
SPush the lines into the notches, leaving 3 to
5 inches (7
SInsert the lines into the the exit holes in the
hub as shown in the illustration.
SAlign the notches with the line exit holes. S Push spool into hub until it snaps into place. S Pull the lines extending outside of the hub to
release them from the notches.
REPLACING THE CUTTING HEAD
SPush in locking lever and hold.
SRotate dust cup until the locking lever falls into one of the grooves.
Locking Lever
SContinue to hold in locking lever. This will pre- vent the shaft from turning while removing
and installing trimmer head.
SRemove trimmer head by turning clockwise. S Thread replacement trimmer head onto the shaft by turning counterclockwise. Tighten
until secure.
S Release locking lever.
TRIMMER LINE ADVANCE
Advance line by tapping the bottom of the cut- ting head lightly on the ground while engine is running at full speed. The metal line limiter blade attached to the shield will cut the line to the proper length.
REPLACING THE LINE
SRemove spool by firmly pulling on tap button. S Clean entire surface of hub and spool.
S Replace with a
S Insert ends of the line about 1/2 inch (1 cm) into the small hole on the inside of spool.
Spool
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Holes
We recommend all service and adjustments not listed in this manual be performed by an authorized service dealer.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps. Carburetor adjustments is a complicated task. We recommend that you take your unit to an au- thorized service dealer. Damage will occur if you turn the needles beyond the limiter stops.
IGNITION TIMING
The ignition timing is fixed,
SPARK PLUG
Replace the spark plug yearly using a Cham- pion
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