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 cover and the area around
it to
keep dirt from falling
into the carburetor
chamber
when the cover is removed•
2. Remove
parts as illustrated.
NOTE:
Do not clean filter in gasoline or other
flammable
solvent to avoid creating a fire haz-
ard or producing
harmful
evaporative
emis-
sions.
3. Wash the filter in soap and water.
4. Allow filter to dry.
5. Add a few drops of oil to the filter; squeeze
the filter to distribute
oil
6. Replace
parts.
Air Filter
Button
Air Filter
Cover
REPLACE
SPARK
PLUG
Replace
the spark
plug each year to ensure
the engine starts easier
and runs better• Set
spark plug gap at 0,6 mm.
Ignition 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 19 mm
socket wrench•
4. Reinstall
the spark plug boot.
LINE
REPLACEMENT
• Always
use Craftsman
replacement
line.
Choose the line size best suited for the job at
hand. Red line is designed
for cutting
grass
and small weeds. The black colored
hne is de-
signed
for cutting
larger
weeds
and
light
brush•
NOTE:
Before
inserting
new line into the
holes in the cutting
head, identify
the proper
holes• Follow directions
as shown on the line
glide plate.
• Remove
the old line and line glide plate
from the cutting
head.
2. Clean entire surface of cutting head.
3. Reinstall
line glide
plate (see Hlustration).
Align arrow with:
when using medium
(red) or
large (black) line
when using lines with diameter
(_
smaller than medium
line
(red)
(optional)
Line glidj
plate
Arrow
/
c
NOTE: Line glide plate must be reinstalled in
cutting head before inserting new line•
4. Insert both ends of your line through the
proper holes inthe side of the cutting head•
!
5. Pull the line and make
sure
the line is
against the hub and extended
full through
the positioning
tunnels.
Line against
"the
hub
Tunnel
6. Correctly
installed
line will be the same
length on both ends•
CARBURETOR
ADJUSTMENT
,,_WARNING:
Keep others
away when
making
idle speed edjustments.
Thetdmmer
head will be spinning
during
this procedure.
Wear your protective
eq uipment
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 throtlJe is re-
leased.