Craftsman C944.514560 - Manual (Page 19)

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
REPLACING THE LINE
1. Move
ON/OFF switch to the ON
position.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wire.
3. Remove spool by firmly pulling on
tap button.
4. Clean entire surface of hub and
spool.
5. Replace with a pre-wound spool, or
cut two lengths of 12-1/2 feet (3.8
meters) of 0.080
" (2 mm) diameter
Craftsman ! brand line.
WARNING: Never use wire,
rope, string, etc., which can break off
and become a dangerous missile.
6. Insert ends of the lines about 1/2
inch (1 cm) into the small holes on
the inside of spool.
Small
Holes
Spool
Hub
Line in Notch
Line in Notch
Line exit holes
7. Wind the line evenly and tightly
onto the spool. Wind in the direc-
tion of the arrows found on the
spool.
8. Push the lines into the notches,
leaving 3 to 5 inches (7 -- 12 cm)
unwound.
9. Insert the lines into the the exit
holes in the hub as shown in the
illustration.
10. Align the notches with the line exit
holes.
11. Push spool into hub until it snaps
into place.
12. Pull the lines extending outside of
the hub to release the lines from
the notches.
BLADE REPLACEMENT
Refer to the
ASSEMBLY section for
blade replacement instructions and
illustrations.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
WARNING: Keep others away
when making idle speed adjustments.
The trimmer head, blade or any op-
tional attachment will be spinning dur-
ing most of this procedure. Wear your
protective equipment and observe all
safety precautions. After making ad-
justments, the trimmer head, blade or
any optional attachment must not
move/spin at idle speed.
The carburetor has been carefully set
at the factory. Adjustments may be
necessary if you notice any of the fol-
lowing conditions:
S Engine will not idle when the throttle is
released.
S The trimmer head, blade or optional
attachment moves/spins at idle.
Make adjustments with the unit sup-
ported 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 adjust-
ments. 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,
blade or optional attachment moving
or spinning (idle too fast) or stalling
(idle speed too slow).
S Turn idle speed screw clockwise to
increase engine speed if engine
stalls or dies.
S Turn idle speed screw
counterclockwise to decrease
engine speed if trimmer head, blade
or optional attachment moves or
spins at idle.
WARNING: Recheck the idle
speed after each adjustment. The
trimmer head, blade or optional at-
tachment must not move or spin at
idle speed to avoid serious injury to
the operator or others.