REPLACE
SPARK PLUG
Replace the spark p lug each y ear t o
ensure the engine starts e asier and
runs b etter. Set s park p lug g ap at
0.025 i nch. Ignition timing i sfixed and
nonadjustable.
REPLACING
THE LINE
1. Twist, then pull off s park plug boot.
2. Remove
spark plug f rom cylinder
and discard.
3. Replace
with Champion
RCJ-6Y
spark plug a nd tighten securely
with
a3/4 inch socket wrench.
4. Reinstall
the spark plug b oot.
Pre-wound
spools offer t he most con-
venient method forreplacing
line and
ensuring optimum performance.
• Replacementspools
are color-coded
toensure use ofthe correct spool with
your u nit.Besure tousethe same
color spool asthe existing spool.
NOTE: Always clear d irt a nd debris
from cutting head c omponents
when
performing
any type ofmaintenance.
• Hold s pool and unscrew cap byturn-
ing inthe direction shown on top ofthe
cap.
• Remove line guide r ing and spool.
Line g uide ring
Use a pre-wound
spool orrefill spool
with line.Ifusing a pre-wound
spool,
remove tape strip from line and spool.
REFILLING
THE SPOOL WITH LINE
_IWARNING: U se only0.080" (2
ram) diameter round line. O ther
sizes a nd shapes ofline will n ot a d-
vance p roperly and will r esult inim-
proper cutting head f unction orcan
cause s erious injury. Donot u se other
materials
such aswire, string, rope,
etc. Wire can break o ff d uring c utting
and become adangerous
missile that
can cause s erious injury.
1. Cut a length o f30feet o f0.080" (2
mm) d iameter
round C raftsman
brand l ine.
_z_.\
Feed line i n
direction
shown on
i l, ,,
/_
spool.
Spool
2.
Insert one end of line into center
cavity of empty
spool.
Ensure
line
will feed into spool in the direction
shown on the spool (counterclock-
wise).
3.
Continue feeding line into spool,
leaving 4 - 6 inches (10 - 15 cm)
unwound
from center of spool.
INSTALLING
SPOOL WITH LINE
1. Install replacement
spool.
2.
Thread line through line guide ring.
Line through guide ring
\
S,et
Replacement
Spool
3.
Rest guide
ring on spool and place
line through
slot. Allow line to ex-
tend 4 - 6 inches
(10 - 15 cm)
from center
of spool.
4.
Ensure
line remains
in slot while
screwing
cap on to the shaft.
Only tighten
cap hand tight!
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