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REPLACE
SPARK PLUG
Replace the spark plug each year to
ensure the engine starts easier and
runs better. Set spark plug gap at
0.025 inch (0.6 mm). Ignition timing is
fixed and nonadjustable.
1. Twist, then pull off spark plug boot.
2.
Remove spark plug from cylinder
and discard.
3.
Replace with Champion
RCJ-6Y
spark plug and tighten securely
with a 3/4 inch 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 line is designed
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.
1. 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 il-
lustration).
Align arrow with:
when using medium (red) or
(_)
large (black)line
when using lines with diameter
(_) smaller than medium (red) line
(optional)
Line glide
Arrow
plate
Cutting head
NOTE:
Line glide plate must be rein-
stalled in cutting head before inserting
new line.
4.
Insert both ends of your line
through the proper holes in the
side of the cutting head.
Positioning
!
5,
Pull the line and make sure the
line is against the hub and ex-
tended full through the positioning
tunnels.
Line against
the hub
Positioning
Tunnel
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6. Correctly installed line will be the
same length on both ends.
CARBURETOR
ADJUSTMENT
WARNING:
Keep others away
when making idle speed adjustments.
The trimmer head will be spinning
dur-
ing most of this procedure.
Wear your
protective
equipment
and observe all
safety precautions.
After making ad-
justments,
the trimmer head must not
move or spin at idle speed.
The carburetor
has been carefully set
at the factory. Adjustments
may be
necessary
if you notice any of the fol-
lowing conditions:
• Engine will not idle when the throttle is
released.
• The trimmer head moves or spins at
idle.
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