Line e xit holes
\
Line in Notch
Line in Notch
Hub
5.
Wind the line evenly and tightly
onto the
spool. Wind in the direction
of the arrows
found on the spool.
6.
Push the lines into the notches,
leaving 3
to 5 inches (7 - 12 cm) unwound.
7.
Insert the lines into the the exit holes in
the hub as shown in the illustration.
8.
Align the notches with the line exit holes.
9.
Push
spool
into hub until it snaps
into
place.
10. Pull the tines extending outside of the hub
to release the lines from the notches.
REPLACING
THE
CUTTING
HEAD
1.
Align hole 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 turn-
ing while removing
and installing trimmer
head.
Screwdriver
3.
While holding the screwdriver
in position,
remove
trimmer
head by turning
clock-
wise.
4.
Thread
replacement
trimmer
head onto
the shaft by turning
counterclockwise.
Tighten until secure.
5.
Remove
the screwdriver.
CARBURETOR
ADJUSTMENT
A_, WARNING:
Keep
others away when
making idle speed adjustments.
The trimmer
head will be spinning
during
this procedure.
Wear your protective
equipment
and observe
all safety
precautions.
The carburetor
has been carefully
set at the
factory. Adjustments
may be necessary
if you
notice any of the following
conditions:
• Engine
will not
idle when
the throttle
is
released.
Make adjustments
with the unit supported
so
the cutting
attachment
is off the ground
and
will not make contact
with any object.
Hold
the unit by hand while running and making ad-
justments.
Keep all parts of your body away
from the cutting attachment
and muffler.
Idle Speed
Adjustment
Allow engine to idle. Adjust speed until engine
runs without stalling
(idle speed too slow).
• Turn idle speed screw clockwise
to increase
engine speed if engine stalls or dies.
• Turn idle speed screw counterclockwise
to
decrease
engine speed.
le Speed
Screw
Air Filter
Cover
If you require further assistance
or are unsure
about performing
this procedure,
contact
an
authorized
service
dealer
or
call
1-800-554-6723.
nWARNING:
Perform
the following
steps after each use:
• Allow engine to cool before storing or trans-
porting.
• Store unit and fuel in aweII ventilated
area
where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks
or
open flames
from water
heaters,
electric
motors or switches,
furnaces,
etc.
• Store unit with all guards in place. Position
unit so that any sharp object cannot acci-
dentally
cause injury.
• Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of
children.
SEASONAL
STORAGE
Prepare unit for storage at end of season or if
it will not be used for 30 days or more.
If your unit is to be stored for a period of time:
• Clean
the
entire
unit
before
lengthy
storage.
• Store in a clean dry area.
• Lightty oil external
metal surfaces.
FUEL
SYSTEM
Under
FUELING
ENGINE
in the OPERA-
TION section of this manual, see message
la-
beled iMPORTANT
regarding
the use of ga-
sohol in your engine.
Fuel stabilizer
is an acceptable
alternative
in
minimizing
the formation
of fuel gum deposits
during storage.
Add stabilizer
to the gasoline
in the fuel tank or fuel storage container.
Fol-
low the mix instructions
found on stabilizer
container.
Run engine at least 5 minutes after
adding stabilizer.
ENGINE
• Remove
spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon
of
40:1.2-cycle
engine oil (air cooled) through
the spark
plug
opening.
Slowly
pull the
starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute
oil.
• Replace spark plug with new one of recom-
mended
type and heat range.
• Clean air filter.