Muffler And Spark Arresting Screen; Replace Spark Plug; Line Replacement; Carburetor Adjustment - Weed Eater FL26 Instruction Manual

MUFFLER AND SPARK ARREST-
ING SCREEN
,_WARNING:
The muffler on this prod-
uct contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cance£
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 pIug each year to ensure
the engine starts easier and runs better. Set
spark plug gap at 0.025 inch (0.8 mm). Igni-
tion timing is fixed and nonadjustable.
1. Twist. then pull off spark plug boot.
2. Remove spark plug from cytinder and dis-
card.
3 Replace with Champion RCJ-SY spark
plug and tighten securely with a 3/4-inch
(19 mm) socket wrench.
4- ReinstaJlthe spark plug boot.
LINE REPLACEMENT
1 Remove spoo_ by firmly pulling on tap
button.
2. Clean entire surface of hub and spool
3. Replace with a pre-wound spool or cut two
Iengths of 12-1/2 feet of 0.080" (2 mm) di-
ameter WEED EATER brand line
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_WAHI_IIBI_: 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
spaol /?Yh j S ma,,
i! Holes
Line exit holes Line in Notch
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Line in Notch
Hub
8. Wind the Iine evenly and tightly onto the
spool Wind in the direction of the arrows
found on the spool.
8. Push the lines into the notches, leaving 3
to 8 inches (7 - 12 cm) unwound.
7. Insert the lines into the the exit holes in
the hub as shown in the iIlustration
8. Align the notches with the line exit holes.
9. Push spool into hub until it snaps into
p_ace.
10. Pullthe lines extending outside of the hub
to release the lines from the notches
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
_WARNING: Keep others away when
making idle speed adjustments. The trimmer
head wilI be spinning during this procedure.
Wear your protective equipment and observe
aII 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 re-
leased
Make adjustments with the unit supported so
the cutting attachment is off the ground and
will not make contact with any object. Ho_d
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 Adjuetment
Allow engine to idle Adjust speed until engine
runs without stalIing (idle speed too slow).
• Turn idle speed screw clockwise to in-
crease engine speed if engine stalls or dies.
• Turn idle speed screw counterclockwise to
decrease engine speed.
Air Filter Cover
If you require further assistance or are unsure
about performing this procedure, contact an
authorized service deaJer or calI
1-800-554--6723.