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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. 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-dY
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 (#71-85908)
is designed
for cutting grass and small
weeds. The black colored line
(#71-85909)
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:
t'_
when using medium (red) or
large (black) line
when using lines with diameter
(D
smaller than medium (red) line
(optional)
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.
II '
Positioning
Tunnel
5.
Pull the line and make sure the line
is against the hub and extended full
through the positioning tunnels.
Line against
Positioning
Tunnel
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6. Correctly installed line will be the
same length on both ends.
REPLACING
THE TRIMMER
HEAD
1. Align hole in the dust cup with the
hole in the side of the gearbox
by
rotating the arbor shaft.
2.
Insert a small screwdriver
into
aligned holes. This will keep the
shaft from turning while removing
and installing trimmer head.
Screwier
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3.
While holding the screwdriver
in
position, remove trimmer head by
turning clockwise.
4.
Thread replacement trimmer head
onto the shaft by turning counter-
clockwise. Only tighten hand tight!
5.
Remove the screwdriver.
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