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spool. Leave 4--6 inches (10--15 cm) of line
unwound.
S Insert line into the line exit hole in the hub.
S Push spool into hub. Press spool down,
then turn it to catch spool tabs under gear
tabs.
S Re-install the tap button, lock ring, and cover.
S Pull the end of the line to set spool in the op-
erating position.
SERVICE
We recommend all service and adjustments
not listed in this manual be performed by an
Authorized Service Dealer.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps.
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
Engine will not
S Engine flooded.
S Fuel tank empty.
start.
S Spark plug not firing.
S Fuel not reaching carburetor.
S Carburetor requires adjustment.
Engine will not
S Carburetor requires adjustment.
S Throttle trigger screw too
idle properly.
tight.
Engine will not
S Air filter dirty.
S Spark plug fouled.
accelerate,
S Carburetor requires adjustment.
lacks power,
or dies under
a load.
Engine
S Fuel mixture incorrect.
smokes
S Air filter dirty.
excessively.
S Carburetor requires adjustment.
Line does not
S Line improperly routed in head.
advance or
S Line improperly wound in
spool.
breaks while
S Line size incorrect.
cutting.
Line welds
S Line size incorrect.
S Incorrect spool.
onto spool.
S Line is being crowded against
material being cut.
Line pulls
S Too little line outside of head.
back into
S Line size incorrect.
head.
Carburetor adjustments is a complicated
task. We recommend that you take your unit
to an Authorized Service Dealer. Damage will
occur if you turn the needles beyond the limit-
er stops.
IGNITION TIMING
The ignition timing is fixed, non--adjustable.
SPARK PLUG
Replace the spark plug yearly using a Cham-
pion RCJ--8Y plug. Spark plug gap is 0.025".
NEED ASSISTANCE?
Need Assistance?
Call 1-800-554-6723.
Need Service Part?
Contact your dealer.
REMEDY
S See "Starting."
S Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
S Install new spark plug.
S Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
S See "Carburetor Adjustments."
S See "Carburetor Adjustments."
S Loosen screw.
S Clean or replace air filter.
S Clean or replace spark plug; re-gap.
S See "Carburetor Adjustments."
S Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
S Clean or replace air filter.
S See "Carburetor Adjustments."
S Check line routing.
S Rewind line tightly and evenly.
S Use only 0.080" (2 mm) dia. line.
S Use only 0.080" (2 mm) dia. line.
S Replace with correct spool.
S Cut with tip of line fully extended.
S Remove spool and pull 4 -- 6 inches
(10 -- 15 cm) of line outside of head.
S Use only 0.080" (2 mm) dia. line.
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