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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,
blade
or
optional
attachment
moves/spins
at idle.
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 ad-
justments.
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).
• 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,
blade
or optional
attachment
moves
or
spins at idle.
A
_lJ WARNING:
Recheck
the idle speed
after each adjustment.
The trimmer
head,
blade or optional attachment
must not move
or spin at idle speed to avoid serious
injury to
the operator
or others.
Air Filter
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Cover
Idle Speed
Screw
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if you require further assistance
or are unsure
about performing
this procedure,
contact
an
authorized
service
dealer
or
call
1-800-554-6723.
_WARNING:
Perform
the following
steps after each use:
• Allow engh_e to cool before storing or trans-
porting.
• Store unit and fuel h_aweII 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 acci-
dentally
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
Under
FUELING
ENGINE
in the
OPERA-
TION section of this manual, see message
la-
beled IMPORTANT
regarding
the use of ga-
sohol in your engine.
Fuel stabilizer
is an acceptable
alternative
in
minimizing
the formation
of fuel gum deposits
during storage.
Add stabilizer
to the gasoline
in the fuel tank or fuel storage
container.
Fol-
low the mix instructions
found
on stabilizer
container.
Run engine at least 5 minutes after
adding stabilizer.
HELPFUL
TIP
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During storage of your gas/
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oilmixture,
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We recommend
that you
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shake the gas ear? weekly
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to insure proper blending of
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the gas and oil.
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ENGINE
• Remove
spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon
of
40:1,2-cycle
engine oil (air cooled) through
the spark
plug
opening.
Slowly
pull the
starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute
oil.
• Replace spark plug with new one of recom-
mended
type and heat range.
• Clean air filter.
• Check
entire unit for loose screws,
nuts,
and bolts. Replace
any damaged,
broken,
or worn parts.
• At the beginning
of the next season,
use
only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to
oil ratio.
OTHER
• Do not store gasoline
from one season to
another.
• Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust.
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