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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 0,6 mm. Ignition timing is
fixed and nonadjustable.
1. Twist, then pull of f spark plug boot.
2. Remove spark plugfrom cylinder anddis-
card.
3. Replace with Champion RCJ-6Y spark
plug and tighten securely with a 19 mm
socket wrench.
4. Reinstall the spark plug boot.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
REPLACINGTHE LINE
1. Move the ON/OFF switch to the OFF
position.
2. Disconnect the spark plug lead wire.
3. Remove spool by firmly pulling ontapbut-
ton. Clean entire surface of hub and
spool.Replacewithapre-woundspool, or
cut two lengths of 4 meters of 2 mm diam-
eter Partnerr brand line.
W ARNING:
Never use wire, rope,
string,etc., which canbreakof fandbecomea
dangerous missile.
4. Insert ends of the line about 1 cm into the
small hole on the inside of spool.
Small
Holes
Spool
Hub
Line in Notch
Line in Notch
Line exit holes
5. Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the
spool. Wind in the direction of the arrows
found on the spool.
6. Push the line into the notches, leaving 7 --
12 cm unwound.
7. Insert the line into the the exit holes in the
hub as shown in the illustration.
8. Align the notches with the line exit holes.
9. Push spool into hub until it snaps into
place.
10. Pull the lines extending outside of the hub
to release them from the notches.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
W ARNING:
Keep others away when
making idle speed adjustments. The trimmer
head will be spinning during most of this pro-
cedure. Wear your protective equipmentand
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 benecessary 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.
Make adjustments with the unit supportedso
the cutting attachment is off the ground and
will not make contact with any object. Hold
theunit by handwhile runningand makingad-
justments. Keep all parts of your body away
from the cutting attachment and muffler.
Idle Speed Adjustment
Allow engine to idle. Adjust speeduntil engine
runs withouttrimmer headmoving orspinning
(idle speed too fast) or engine stalling (idle
speed too slow).
S Turn idle speed screw clockwise to in-
crease enginespeedif enginestalls ordies.
S Turn idle speed screw counterclockwise to
decrease engine speed if trimmer head
moves or spins at idle speed.
W ARNING:
Recheck the idle speed
after each adjustment. The trimmer head
must not move or spin at idle speed to avoid
serious injury to the operator or others.
Idle Speed
Screw
Air Filter
Cover
Ifyou requirefurtherassistanceor areunsure
about performing this procedure, contact an
authorized service dealer.
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