Service And Adjustments; Carburetor Adjustment - Flymo XLT 2500 Instruction Manual

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

REPLACING THE LINE
1. Press the tabs on the side of the trimmer
head and remove cover and spool.
2. Remove any remaining line.
3. Clean dirt and debris from all parts. Re-
place spool if it is worn or damaged.
4. Replace with a pre-wound spool, or re-
place line using a 8 meters length of 2 mm
diameter Flymo brand line.
5. When installing new line on an existing
spool, hold the spool as shown in the il-
lustration below.
6. Bend the line at the midpoint and insert
the bend into the slot in the center rim of
the spool. Ensure line snaps into position
in the slot.
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Spool
7. With your finger between the lines, wrap
the lines evenly and firmly around the
spool in a clockwise direction.
8. Position the lines in the guide slots.
REPLACE SPARK PLUG
Replace the spark plug each year to ensure
the engine starts easier and runs better. Set
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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.
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9. Insert the ends of the lines through exit
holes in the sides of the cover.
10. Place the spool in the cover.
Spool
11. Make sure the lines are not caught be-
tween the rim of the spool and the wall of
the cover.
12. Reinstall the spool and cover onto the trim-
mer head. Push until cover snaps into
place.

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

WARNING:
making idle speed adjustments. The trimmer
head will be spinning during most of this pro-
cedure. Wear your protective equipment and
observe all safety precautions. After making
adjustments, the trimmer head must not
move/spin at idle speed.
The carburetor has been carefully set at the
factory. Adjustments may be necessary if you
notice any of the following conditions:
S Engine will not idle when the throttle is re-
leased.
S The trimmer head moves/spins at idle speed.
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