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Acceleration
Check
• Allow
engine to idle. Be sure trimmer
line is extended
to the maximum
length allowed
by the line limiter.
• Squeeze
trigger
fully:
If the engine
does not accelerate
smoothly,
turn
screw "L" counterclockwise
a small
amount
(no more than the width of
the slot in the adjusting
screw).
Do
not attempt to adjust screws beyond
the stops as damage can occur.
• Repeat above steps until smooth ac-
celeration is obtained. Do not at-
tempt to adjust the screw beyond the
stops as damage can occur.
IGNITION TIMING
Ignition timing is fixed, non-adjustable.
Prepare
unit for storage
at end of sea-
son or if it will not be used for 30 days
or more.
_WARNING:
• Allow engine to cool, and secure the
unit before
storing or transporting.
• Store
unit and fuel in a well venti-
lated 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.
EXTERNAL
SURFACES
if your unit is to be stored for a period
of time, clean it thoroughly before stor-
age. 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 mes-
sage labeled
IMPORTANT
regarding
the use of gasohol
in your engine.
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 5 min-
utes after adding stabilizer.
Craftsman
40:1, 2-cycle
engine oil (air
cooled)
is already
blended with fuel sta-
bilizer. If you do not use this oil, you can
add fuel stabilizer
to your fuel tank.
INTERNAL ENGINE
• Remove spark plug and pour 1 tea-
spoon of 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air
cooled) through the spark plug open-
ing. Slowly pull the starter rope 8 to
10 times to distribute oil.
• Replace spark plug with new one of
recommended type and heat range.
• Clean air filter.
• Check entire unit for loose screws,
nuts, and bolts. Replace any dam-
aged, 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 sea-
son to another.
• Replace
your gasoline
can if it starts
to rust.
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