A. KNOB
B. SPOOL
C. SPRING
D. SPINDLE
E. HOUSING
F. SLOTS
G. EYELETS
H. CUTTER LINE
6. Lock each end of line (H) into a slot (F) on
opposite sides of the spool (Fig. 9D).
7. Install the spring (C) over the spindle (D). Insert
each end of the line through an eyelet (G) in the
housing (E) (Fig. 9E).
8. Lower the spool into the housing (E) while
feeding the line through the eyelets (G). Ensure
the spring seats itself into the spool (Fig. 9E).
9. Once the spool is in place, apply pressure on the
spool compressing the spring. Pull each end of
the line (H) sharply to unlock the line from the
slots (Fig. 9F).
10. Continue to apply pressure to the spool until the
knob can be threaded CLOCKWISE onto the
spindle. Tighten the knob securely by hand only
(Fig. 9G).
11. Trim the excess line to approximately 5" (13cm).
This will minimize load on engine during starting
and warm-up (Fig. 5A).
• AIR FILTER
To Clean Air Filter: (fig 11a - 11c)
Caution: Remove fuel from unit and store in
approved container before starting this procedure.
Open fuel cap slowly to release any pressure which
may have formed in fuel tank.
1. Remove 3 screws (A) holding air filter cover in
place, pull out choke lever knob (B) remove
cover (C) and lift filter (D) from air box.
2. Wash filter in soap and water. DO NOT USE
GASOLINE!
3. Air dry filter.
4. Reinstall filter.
NOTE: Replace filter if frayed, torn, damaged or
unable to be cleaned.
• FUEL CAP / FUEL FILTER
Caution: Remove fuel from unit and store in
approved container before starting this procedure.
Open fuel cap slowly to release any pressure which
may have formed in fuel tank.
NOTE: Keep vent (A) on fuel cap clean of debris
(Fig.12A).
1. Lift fuel line and filter (B) out of tank. A steel wire
(C) with a hook or a paper clip works well (Fig.
12B).
2. Pull off with a twisting motion (Fig. 12C).
3. Replace fuel filter (D).
NOTE: Never operate the trimmer without the fuel
filter. Internal engine damage could result!
• CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
The carburetor was pre-set at the factory for
optimum performance. If further adjustments are
necessary, please take your unit to the nearest
Authorized Service Center.
• SPARK PLUG
1. Spark plug gap = .025" (.635mm) (Fig. 13).
2. Torque to 105 to 130 inch pounds (12 to 15 N•m).
Connect spark plug boot.
• DEBRIS SHIELD KNIFE SHARPENING
1. Remove cutter knife (E) from debris shield (F)
(Fig. 14).
2. Place knife in a bench vise. Sharpen knife using a
flat file, being careful to maintain the angle of
cutting edge. File in one direction only.
• STORING A UNIT
Warning: Failure to follow these steps may
cause varnish to form in the carburetor and difficult
starting or permanent damage following storage.
1. Perform all the general maintenance
recommended in the Maintenance Section of your
User Manual.
2. Clean exterior of engine, drive shaft assembly,
debris shield and stringhead.
3. Drain fuel from the fuel tank.
4. After fuel is drained, start engine.
5. Run engine at idle until unit stops. This will purge
the carburetor of fuel.
6. Allow engine to cool (approx. 5 minutes).
7. Using a spark plug wrench, remove the spark
plug.
8. Pour 1 teaspoon of clean 2-cycle oil into the
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