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CHECK FOR DAMAGED
OR
WORN P ARTS
Refer replacement
ofdamaged/worn
parts t oyour S ears Service Center.
• ON/STOP Switch - Ensure ON/STOP
switch functions
properly
by press-
ing and holding the switch in the
STOP position.
Make sure engine
stops; then restart engine and con-
tinue.
• 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.
CLEAN
UNIT & LABELS
• Clean the unit using a damp cloth
with a mild detergent.
• Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
CLEAN
AIR FILTER
A dirty air filter decreases
engine per-
formance
and increases fuel con-
sumption
and harmful emissions,
Al-
ways clean after every 5 hours of
operation.
• Clean the cover and the area
around it to keep dirt from falling into
the carburetor
chamber
when the
cover is removed.
• Remove parts as illustrated.
NOTE:
Do not clean filter in gasoline
or other flammable
solvent to avoid
creating a fire hazard or producing
harmful evaporative
emissions.
• Wash the filter in soap and water.
• Allow filter to dry.
• Add a few drops of oil to the filter;
squeeze
the filter to distribute
oil.
• Replace parts.
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Screws
Cover
REPLACE
SPARK PLUG
Replace the spark plug each year to
ensure the engine starts easier and
runs better. Set spark plug gap at
.025 in. Ignition timing is fixed and
nonadjustable.
• Twist, then pull off spark plug boot.
• Remove spark plug from cylinder
and discard.
• Replace with Champion
CJ-8Y
spark plug and tighten with a 3/4 in.
socket wrench
(10-12 ft.-Ibs).
• Reinstall the spark plug boot.
LINE REPLACEMENT
Pre-wound
spools offer the most con-
venient
method for replacing
line and
ensuring
optimum performance.
• Replacement
spools are color-coded
to ensure use of the correct spool with
your unit.
Be sure to use the same
color spool as the existing spool.
NOTE:
Always
clear dirt and debris
from cutting head components
when
performing
any type of maintenance.
• Hold spool and unscrew cap by turn-
ing in the direction shown on top of the
cap.
• Remove
line guide ring and spool.
Line guide ring
Use a pre-wound
spool or refill spool
with line.
If using a pre-wound
spool,
remove tape strip from line and spool.
REFILLING
THE SPOOL WITH LINE
WARNING:
Use only .080" (2
mm) diameter
round line. Other
sizes and shapes
of line will not ad-
vance properly and will result in ira-
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