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Carburetor
Proper adjustment of the carburetor is very important to
the operation of this engine. The carburetor has been
carefully ad)usted at the factory and therefore should
not require any further adiustmenL
Adjustment of Engine Idling
{f the blade happens to run in idling, adjust the cable
adjuster of the throtde wire to stop blade movement in
idling_
Figure 6
STORAGE AFTER OPERATION
1
2,
Clean every part, repait faulty sections, and apply a thin
coat of oil on metal parts to prevent rusL In cleaning
the machine, always use a dean cloth, Never use strong
solvents, such as gasoline
if the BUSHWACKER will not be used for a iong
period of time, drain the fuel from the tank, then start
the engine and keep the engine running until it consumes
all the fuel taft in the carburetor.
3. Store the BUSHWACKER in a clean and dry place.
Always keep children away from the machine.
Remove the spark plug. inject a smell amount of engine
oil through the spark piug hole. Then pull the recoil
starter a few times to put a thin coat of oil on the cylin..
der.. Install the spark plug again when the piston has
stopped at a top dead center.
It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in
essential fu[:] system parts such as the carbure[or_ fuel filter,
fuel hose, or tank during storage Also, experience indicates
that alcohol h_er_ded_uels(caUed gasohol or using ethanol or
methm_o!) r.a_ attract moisture which leads to separation and
_ormatio_ ol acids durinq storage Acidic gas can damage the
fu_:l system ol Jr_engine while in storage
To avoid t_N!li_)=:problems, {he fuel system should be emptied
b(:h)re star._!iJ., (}I 30 (lays or ionrjer. Follow these instructions:
_ILADI_ ADaUSTM_-_T
(Performed with engine stopped,)
The blades wear with use when you notice a decrease in
cutting performance adjust the blades asfollows°
Upper blade
Cross-sectional view of blades
H)
(2)
(3)
{4)
(5)
Loosen lock nuL
Tighten truss head screw lightly until it stops
turning. Then turn it back one-fourth to one half
tum.
Tighten lock nut. Lubricate the blades after adjust-
ment_..
Stalt the engine and ooerate the blades at high
the _peed for a minute or so.
Stop the engine and carefully feel the blades with
your hand, If they are just warm to the touch, you
have made the proper adjustments, but if they are
too hot for you to keep touching them, repeat
steps #1. #'2 and #3 above backing off slightly more
on 'the screw.
Note: Never fail to stop the engine before making the
adjustments.
PR_VI_ITATIIVI_ MAINTI_I_ANC_ CHI_CK
LIST AND STORAQt_ TIPS
Be surethe engineand all other pmts areclean,
Check all nuts, bolts, screws,etc.. making sure they are
tightened and secured as they should be.
inspect Carefully for' any fuel or oil leeks.
Check the air cleaner assemblyfor excessivedustor dirt_
If the filter requires cleaning, use the following
procedure: Remove the filter and wash in soap and
water or blow off with compressedair. DO NOT clean
filter in gasolineor other flammable solvent,
Inspect the muffler exhaust port /,tail pipe). If thece is
any clogging, remove carbon particles adhering to iL