Weed Eater 530088117 Replace Spark Plug, Carburetor Adjustments, Engine, Seasonal Storage, Other

REPLACE SPARK PLUG		CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
Replace spark plug each year to ensure the		Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps.
engine starts easier and runs better. Set		Damage will occur if you turn the needles be-
spark plug gap at 0.025 inch. Ignition timing is		yond the limiter caps. Carburetor adjustment is
fixed, nonadjustable.		a complicated task. We recommend that you
1.	Twist, then pull off spark plug boot.	take your unit to an authorized service dealer.
2. Remove spark plug from cylinder and dis-
	card.
3. Replace with Champion RCJ-6Y spark
	plug and tighten securely with a 3/4 inch
	socket wrench.
4.	Reinstall the spark plug boot.
	WARNING: Perform the following	Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in
		minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits
steps after each use:		during storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel
S Allow engine to cool, and secure the unit		tank or fuel storage container. Follow the mix
	before storing or transporting.	instructions found on stabilizer container. Run
S	Store unit and fuel in a well ventilated area	engine at least 5 minutes after adding stabilizer.
	where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or	ENGINE
	open flames from water heaters, electric	S	Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon of
	motors or switches, furnaces, etc.		40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) through
S	Store unit with all guards in place. Position		the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the
	unit so that any sharp object cannot acci-		starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil.
	dentally cause injury.	S	Replace spark plug with new one of recom-
S	Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of		mended type and heat range.
	children.	S	Clean air filter.
SEASONAL STORAGE		S Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts,
Prepare unit for storage at end of season or if			and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken,
it will not be used for 30 days or more.			or worn parts.
If your unit is to be stored for a period of time:		S At the beginning of the next season, use
S Clean the entire unit before lengthy stor-			only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to
	age.		oil ratio.
S	Store in a clean dry area.	OTHER
S	Lightly oil external metal surfaces.	S	Do not store gasoline from one season to
FUEL SYSTEM			another.
Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA-		S	Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust.
TION section of this manual, see message la-

beled IMPORTANT regarding the use of ga- sohol in your engine.

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