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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 (19 mm) 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 arrowwith:
when using medium (red) or
',z..v large (black) line
when using lines with diameter
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smaller than medium (red) line
(optional)
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Positioning
Tunnel
5.
Pull the line and make sure the
line is against the hub and ex-
tended full through the positioning
tunnels.
Line against
Positioning
Tunnel
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Line glide
Arrow
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.
6.
Correctly installed line will be the
same length on both ends
BLADE REPLACEMENT
Refer to tile ASSEMBLY section for
blade replacement
instructions
and
illustrations.
CARBURETOR
ADJUSTMENT
_,WARNING:
Keep others away
when making idle speed adjustments.
The trimmer head or blade will be
spinning
during most of this proce-
dure. Wear your protective
equipment
and observe all safety precautions.
After making adjustments,
the trimmer
head or blade 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 fol-
lowing conditions:
• Engine will not idle when the throttle is
released.
• The trimmer head or blade moves/
spins at idle.
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