Weed Eater 530088776 Carburetor Adjustment, Spark Plug, Ignition Timing, Need Assistance?, Cause

S Insert the ends of the lines through exit holes in the sides of the trimmer head.

SPlace the spool in the trimmer head.

SMake sure the lines are not caught between the rim of the spool and the wall of the trim- mer head.

S Reinstall the tap button and lock ring onto the trimmer head.

SAlign the lock ring over the catches on the trimmer head. Push the ring down and turn until the catches lock into place.

Catch

Catch

Lock

Tab

Catch

SMake sure the lock ring is securely fastened by pulling on it and twisting in both direc- tions.

WARNING: All catches must be fas- tened and the lock tab latched in the lock ring. If installed incorrectly, the lock ring can fly off

and become a dangerous missile.

SPull line extending from trimmer head.

We recommend all service and adjustments not listed in this manual be performed by an Authorized Service Dealer.

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps. Damage will occur if you turn the needles be- yond the limiter caps. Carburetor adjustment is a complicated task. We recommend that you take your unit to an Authorized Service Dealer.

SPARK PLUG

Replace spark plug yearly with a Champion RCJ-8Y plug; spark plug gap is 0.025 inches.

IGNITION TIMING

Ignition timing is fixed, non-adjustable.

Need Assistance?

Call 1-800-554-6723 for assistance.

Need Service Parts?

Contact your dealer or call 1-800-554-6723.

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE

WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing any of the recommended remedies below other than remedies that require operation of the unit.

TROUBLE	CAUSE			REMEDY
Engine will not	S	Engine flooded.	S	See “Starting.”
start.	S	Fuel tank empty.	S	Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
	S	Spark plug not firing.	S	Install new spark plug.
	S	Fuel not reaching carburetor.	S	Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
				Check for kinked or split fuel line;
				repair or replace.
	S	Carburetor requires adjustment.	S	See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
Engine will not	S	Carburetor requires adjustment.	S	See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
idle properly.	S	Throttle trigger screw too	S	Loosen screw.
		tight.
Engine will not	S	Air filter dirty.	S	Clean or replace air filter.
accelerate,	S	Spark plug fouled.	S	Clean or replace spark plug; re-gap.
lacks power,	S	Carburetor requires adjustment.	S	See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
or dies under
a load.
Engine	S	Fuel mixture incorrect.	S	Empty fuel tank and refill with
smokes		Air filter dirty.		correct fuel mixture.
excessively.	S		S	Clean or replace air filter.
	S	Carburetor requires adjustment.	S	See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
Line does not	S	Line improperly routed in head.	S	Check line routing.
advance or	S	Line improperly wound in	S	Rewind line tightly and evenly.
breaks while		spool.		Use only 0.080” (2 mm) dia. line.
cutting.	S	Line size incorrect.	S
Line welds	S	Line size incorrect.	S	Use only 0.080” (2 mm) dia. line.
onto spool.	S	Incorrect spool.	S	Replace with correct spool.
	S	Line is being crowded against	S	Cut with tip of line fully extended.
		material being cut.
Line pulls	S	Too little line outside of head.	S	Remove spool and pull 4 -- 6 inches
back into		Line size incorrect.		(10 -- 15 cm) of line outside of head.
head.	S		S	Use only 0.080” (2 mm) dia. line.

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