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3. Wash the filter in soap and water. 4. Allow filter to dry. 5. Replace parts. Button Air Filter Air Filter Cover INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN _,WARNING: The muffler on this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer. As your unit is used, carbon deposits build up on the muffler and spark arresting screen. For normal homeowner use, however, the muffler and spark arresting screen will not require any service. After 50 hours of use, we recommend that your muffler be serviced or replaced by your Sears Service Center. 14 REPLACE SPARK PLUG 1. Twist, then pull off spark plug boot. Replace the spark plug each year to 2. Remove spark plug from cylinder ensure the engine starts easier and and discard. runs better. Set spark plug gap at 3. Replace with Champion RCJ-6Y 0.025 inch (0.6 ram). Ignition timing is spark plug and tighten securely fixed and nonadjustable. 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 is designed for cutting grass and small weeds. The black colored line 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 illustration). Align arrowwith: (_) 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. l I 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 \ 6. Correctly installed line will be the same length on both ends. CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT _,WARNING: Keep others away when making idle speed adjustments. The trimmer head will be spinning during most of this procedure. Wear your protective equipment and observe all safety precautions. After making ad justments, the trimmer head must not move or spin at idle speed. The carburetor has been carefully set at the factory. Adjustments may be necessary if you notice any of the following conditions: • Engine will not idle when the throttle is released. • The trimmer head moves or spins at idle. 15 Make adjustments with the unit supported so the cutting attachment is off the ground and will not make contact with any object. Hold the unit by hand while running and making adjustments. Keep all parts of your body away from the cutting attachment and muffler. Idle Speed Adjustment Allow engine to idle. Adjust speed until engine runs without trimmer head moving or spinning (idle too fast) or engine stalling (idle speed too slow). • Turn idle speed screw clockwise to increase engine speed if engine stalls or dies. • Turn idle speed screw counterclockwise to decrease engine speed if trimmer head moves or spins at idle. a_WARNING: Perform the following steps after each use: • Allow engine to cool before storing or transporting. • Store unit and fuel in a well ventilated area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. • Store unit with all guards in place. Position unit so that any sharp object cannot accidentally cause injury. • Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of children. SEASONAL STORAGE Prepare unit for storage at end of season or if it will not be used for 30 days or more. If your unit is to be stored for a period of time: • Clean the entire unit before lengthy storage. • Store in a clean dry area. • Lightly oil external metal surfaces. FUEL SYSTEM Empty the fuel system before storage for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERATION section of this manual, see message labeled IMPORTANT regarding the use of gasohol in your engine= Cover Air Filter __ Idle Speed Screw _&WARNING: 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. If you require further assistance or are unsure about performing this proce dure, contact your Sears Service Center or call our customer assistance help line at 1-800-235-5878. Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alter native in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to the gasoline in the fuel tank or fuel storage container. Follow the mix instructions found on stabilizer container. Run engine at least 3 minutes after adding stabilizer. Cr...