m_WARNINu:
Disconnect
the spark
plug before performing
maintenance
except
for carburetor
adjustments.
CHECK
FOR
LOOSE
FASTENERS
AND
PARTS
• Spark Plug Boot
• Air Filter
• Housing
Screws
• Assist Handle Screws
• Debris Shield
CHECK
FOR
DAMAGED
OR
WORN
PARTS
Contact
an authorized
service dealer
for re-
placement
of damaged
or worn parts.
• STOP Switch - Ensure STOP switch func-
tions properly
by pushing
and holding the
switch in the STOP position.
Make sure en-
gine stops.
Restart engine and continue.
• Fuel Tank - Discontinue
use of unit if fuel
tank shows signs of damage
or leaks.
• Debris
Shield
- Discontinue
use of unit if
debris shield is damaged.
INSPECT
AND
CLEAN
UNIT
AND
LABELS
• After
each use, inspect
complete
unit for
loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and
labels using a damp cloth with a mild deter-
gent.
• Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
CLEAN
AIR
FILTER
A dirty air filter decreases
engine
perform-
ance
and increases
fuel
consumption
and
harmful emissions.
Always
clean after every
5 hours of operation.
1.
Clean
the air filter cover
and the area
around
it to keep dirt from falling into the
carburetor
chamber
when
the cover
is
opened.
2.
Open
air filter cover
by pushing
button
NO (_seeTE-
illustration).
Remove air filter.
To avoid creating
a fire hazard
or
producing
harmful evaporative
emissions,
do
not clean filter in gasoline
or other flammable
solvent.
3.
Wash the filter in soap and water.
4.
Allow filter to dry.
5.
Replace air filter and close cover.
Button
Air Filter
Air Filter Cover
MUFFLER
AND
SPARK
ARREST-
ING
SCREEN
,_ WARNING:
The muffler on this prod-
uct contains
chemicals
known to the State of
California to cause cancer.
As your unit is used, carbon deposits build up
on the muffler and spark
arresting
screen.
For normal
homeowner
use, however,
the
muffler and spark arresting
screen will not re-
quire any service.
After 50 hours of use, we
recommend
that your muffler be serviced
or
replaced by your authorized
service
dealer.
REPLACE
SPARK
PLUG
Replace the spark plug each year to ensure
the engine starts
easier and runs better. Set
spark
plug gap at 0.025 inch (0.6 mm). Igni-
tion timing is fixed and nonadjustable.
1.
Twist, then pull off spark plug boot.
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
(19 mm) socket wrench.
4.
Reinstall the spark plug boot.
LINE
REPLACEMENT
1.
Remove
spool
by firmly
pulling
on tap
button.
2.
Clean entire surface
of hub and spool.
3.
Replace with a pre-wound spool, or cut two
lengths of 12-1/2 feet of 0.080" (2 mm) di-
ameter WEED EATER brand line.
_IkWARNING:
Never
use wire, rope,
string, etc., which can break off and become a
dangerous
missile.
4.
Insert ends of the lines about 1/2 inch (1
cm) into the small holes on the inside of
spool.
Spool
_
Small
Holes