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FIG. 3-SERV & ADJ
TO ADJUST CARBURETOR
The carburetor shown below has been pre-set
at the factory and readjustment should not be
necessary. If you think your carburetor needs
adjusting, see your nearest Authorized Ser-
vice Center.
IMPORTANT
: Never tamper the engine
governor, which is factory set for proper
engine speed. Overspeeding the engine
above the factory high speed setting can
be dangerous. If you think the engine-gov-
erned high speed needs adjusting, contact
your nearest Service Center which has the
proper equipment and experience to make
any necessary adjustments.
CAUTION: Never store your Edger/
Trimmer indoors or in an enclosed, poorly
ventilated area. If gasoline remains in the
tank fumes may reach an open flame, spark
or pilot light from a furnace, water heater,
clothes dryer, cigarette, etc. and ignite.
EDGER/TRIMMER
• Clean the Edger/Trimmer thoroughly;
remove all debris and wipe the unit dry.
• Inspect the Edger/Trimmer for worn or
damaged parts and tighten all loose
hardware.
• Oil all points described in the Lubrication
paragraph in the Maintenance section of
this manual.
• Store the Edge/Trimmer in a protected
area and cover for additional protection.
IMPORTANT
: A yearly checkup or tune-
up by a Service Center is a good way of
ensuring that your Edger/Trimmer will
provide maximum performance for the
next season.
ENGINE
IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent pre-
vent gum deposits from forming in essential
fuel system parts such as the carburetor, fuel
filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage. Also,
experience indicates that alcohol-blended
fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or metha-
nol can attract moisture which leads to sepa-
ration and formation of acids during storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an
engine while in storage.
To prevent engine damage (if Edger/Trimmer
is not used for more than 30 days)follow the
steps below.
• To remove gasoline, run the engine until
the tank is empty and the engine stops.
• If you do not want to remove gasoline, a
fuel stabilizer may be added to any gaso-
line left in the tank to minimize gum depos-
its and acids. If the tank is almost empty,
mix stabilizer with fresh gasoline in a
separate container and add some to the
tank. Always follow instructions on
stabilizer container. Then run engine at
least 10 minutes after stabilizer is added
to allow mixture to reach carburetor.
Store Edger/Trimmer in a safe place. See
IMPORTANT under STORAGE (ENGINE).
• Store the Edger/Trimmer in the wheels-
down, operating position. If the Edger/
Trimmer is stored in any other position, oil
from the crankcase could enter the
cylinder, causing a service problem.
• You can keep your engine in good oper-
ating condition during storage by:
• Changing oil.
• Lubricating the piston/cylinder area. This
can be done by first removing the spark
plug and squirting clean engine oil into the
spark plug hole. Then cover the spark plug
hole with a rag to absorb oil spray. Next,
rotate the engine by pulling the starter two
or three times. Finally,reinstall spark plug
and attach spark plug wire.
• Spray a light oil around the top of the tube
the quill rod extends through and work the
oil in with the clutch lever. This will prevent
the quill assembly from sticking to the tube
next season.
STORAGE