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tion. If enginedoesnot start,
refer to troubleshooting chart or call
1-800-235-5878.
• If engineperformanceis acceptable
at the presetpositions,no further
adjustmentis necessary.
ADJUSTING
PROCEDURE
Idle Speed
Allow engine to idle. Adjust speed until
engine runs without stalling.
• Turn clockwise to increase engine
speed if engine stalls or dies.
• Turn counterclockwise
to decrease
speed.
No further
adjustments
are necessary
if performance
is satisfactory.
Mixture
Adjustment
"H"
DO NOT operate engine at full throttle
for prolonged periods while making
adjustments.
Damage to the engine
can occur. Extend line to the length
allow by the line limiter and cut some
grass.
Based on performance
while
cutting, turn the mixture
adjustment
in
1/16-turn increments as follows:
• Clockwise until the engine has good
power while cutting with no hesita-
tion.
Do not adjust by sound or speed,
but judge by how well the engine
performs while cutting.
• Counterclockwise
if the engine
has
speed
but dies or lacks power while
cutting.
After completing
adjustments,
check
for acceleration.
Reset if necessary.
Acceleration
Check
If engine dies or hesitates instead of
accelerating,
turn mixture
adjustment
counterclockwise
until you have
smooth acceleration.
Recheck and
adjust as necessary for acceptable
performance.
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,
fumaces,
etc.
• Store unit with all guards
in place.
Position
unit so that any sharp ob-
ject 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 Operating
Section
of this manual, see message
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
stabilizer.
If you do not use this Sears
oil, you can add a 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
opening.
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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