Cap

Line guide ring

Spool

INSTALLING SPOOL WITH LINE

SInstall replacement spool.

SThread line through line guide ring. Line through guide ring

Slot

SUse a pre--wound spool or refill spool with line. If using a pre--wound spool, remove tape strip from line and spool.

REFILLING THE SPOOL WITH LINE

WARNING: Use only 0.080” (2 mm) diameter round line. Other sizes and shapes of line will not advance properly and will result in improper cutting head function or can cause serious injury. Do not use other materials such as wire, string, rope, etc. Wire can break off during cutting and become a dangerous missile that can cause serious in- jury.

SCut a length of 30 feet of 0.080” (2 mm) di- ameter round Weed Eater! brand line.

Feed line in direction shown on spool.

Spool

SInsert one end of line into center cavity of empty spool. Ensure line will feed into

spool in the direction shown on the spool (clockwise).

SContinue feeding line into spool, leaving 4 -- 6 inches (10 -- 15 cm) unwound from center of spool.

Replacement Spool

SRest guide ring on spool and place line in

slot. Allow line to extend 4 -- 6 inches (10 -- 15 cm) from center of spool.

SEnsure line remains in slot while screwing cap on to the shaft. Only tighten cap hand tight!

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 adjustment is a complicated task. We recommend that you take your unit to an Authorized Service Dealer. Damage will oc- cur if you turn the needles beyond the limiter stops.

IGNITION TIMING

The ignition timing is fixed, non-adjustable.

SPARK PLUG

Replace the spark plug yearly using a Cham- pion RCJ--8Y plug. Spark plug gap is 0.025∀.

Need Assistance?

Call 1-800-554-6723.

Need Service Parts?

Contact your dealer.

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TE 500 CXL specifications

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