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INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND
LABELS
• After each use, inspect complete
unit for loose or damaged parts.
Clean the unit and labels using a
damp cloth with a mild detergent.
• Wipe oft unit with a clean dry cloth.
CLEAN AIR FILTER
A dirty air filter decreases engine per-
formance and increases fuel coo-
sumption and harmful emissions. Al-
ways clean after every 5 hours of
operation.
1. Clean the cover and the area
around it to keep dirt from falling into
the carburetor chamber when the
cover is removed.
2. Remove parts by pressing latch to
release air filter cover.
NOTE: To avoid creating a fire hazard
or producing harmful evaporative
emissions, do not clean filter in gaso-
line or other flammable solvent.
3. Wash the filter in soap and water.
4. AIIowfilter to dry.
5. Add a few drops of oil to the filter;
squeeze the filter to distribute oil.
6. Replace parts.
Air Filter
/
Air Filter
Cover Latch
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-6Y
spark plug and tighten securely with
a 3/4 inch socket wrench.
4. Reinstall the spark plug boot.
LINE REPLACEMENT
Pre-wound spools offer the most con-
venient method for replacing line and
ensuring optimum performance.
• Replacement spools are color-coded
to ensure use of the correct spool with
your unit. Be sure to use the same
color spool as the existing spool.
NOTE: Always clear dirt and debris
from cutting head components when
performing any type of maintenance.
• Hold spool and unscrew cap by turning
in the direction shown on top of the cap.
• Remove line guide ring and spool.
NOTE: When removing and/or instal-
ling spool, ensure dust cup remains
installed over shaft.
. Line
Dust _poo= guide Cap
Use a pre-wound spool or refill spool
with line. if using a pre-wound spool,
remove tape strip from line and spool.
REFILLING THE SPOOL WITH LINE
_WARNING: Use only 0.080
inch (2 mm) diameter round line.
Other sizes and shapes of line will not
advance properly and will result in im-
proper cutting head function or can
cause serious injury. Do not use other
materials such as wire, string, rope,
etc. Wire can break oft during cutting
and become a dangerous missile that
can cause serious injury.
1. Cut a lengthof 25 feet of 0.080 inch
(2 mm) diameter round Craftsman
brand line.
%1,12ein
on
Spool
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