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3. Washthe filter in soap and water.
4. Allowfilter to dry.
5. Replaceparts.
A
ir Filter
Air Filter Cover
Knob

INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK

ARRESTING SCREEN

WARNING: The muffler on this prod-
uctc ontains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer.
Asyour unit is used, carbon depos its build up
onthe muffler and spark ar resting screen and
mustbe remov ed to avoid creating a fire haz-
ard or affecting engine performance.
For normal homeowner use, the muffler and
spark arresting screen will not require any
service. After 50 hours of use, we recom-
mend that your muffler be serviced or re-
placed by an authorized service dealer.

REPLACE SPARKPLUG

Replace the spark plug each year to ensure
the engine starts easier and runs better. In-
spect spark plugev ery 25hours of usage.
Cleanand/or replace as nec essary. Set spark
pluggap at 0.025 inch (0.6 mm). Ignition tim-
ing is fixed and nonadjustable.
NOTE: This spark ignition system complies
with the Canadian standard ICES--002.
1. Twist,then pull off spark plug boot.
2. Remove spark plug from cylinder and
discard.
3. Replace with Champion RCJ-6Y spark
plugand t ighten securely with a 3/4 inch
(19 mm) socket wrench.
4. Reinstallthe spark plugboot.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

REPLACING THE LINE

For unit to operate properly, the cutting line
should be replaced when line becomes worn to
less than 3 inches (7.5 cm) in length from the
edge of the line exit tunnels on each side of the
cutting head.
1. Remove and discard worn line before
installing new line.
2. Use only 0.115 inch (3 mm) diameter
Poulan PRO brand cut length line.
3. Insert one end of the line through the
positioning tunnel.
4. Continueto feed line through tunnel until
line is centered (leaving equal amounts
on each side). See illustration below.
Positioning
tunnel
5. Insertends ofline one at a time through
the line exit tunnels.
6. Pullthe line and make sure the line is ex-
tended fully through the tunnels.
Line exit
tunnel
Line exit
tunnel
7. Correctly installed line will be the same
lengthon both ends .

REPLACINGT HECUTTING HEAD

1. Alignhole in the dust cup with the hole in
the side of the gearbox by rotating the
dust cup.
2. Insert a small screwdriver into aligned
holes. This will keep the shaft from turning
whileremov ing and installing trimmer head.
Screwdriver
3. Whileholding the screwdriver in position,
remove trimmer head by turning clock-
wise (looking from bottom of unit).
4. Thread replacement trimmer head onto
the shaft by turning counterclockwise.
Tightenuntil s ecure.
5. Removethe scr ewdriver.