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CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
WARNING: K eep others away when
making idlespeed adjustments. The trimmer
head will be spinning during most of this pro-
cedure. Wear yourprotective equipmentand
observe all safety precautions. After making
adjustments, the trimmer head must not
move/spin at idle speed.
The carburetor has been carefully set at the
factory.Adjustments maybenecessaryifyou
notice any of the following conditions:
S Engine will not idle when the throttle is re-
leased.
S The trimmer head moves/spins at idle speed.
Make adjustments with the unit supported so
the cutting attachment is off the ground and
will not make contact with any object. Hold
theunitby handwhilerunningandmakingad-
justments. Keep all parts of your body away
from the cutting attachment and muffler.
Idle Speed Adjustment
Allow enginetoidle. Adjustspeeduntilengine
runs withouttrimmerheadmovingorspinning
(idle speed too fast) or engine stalling (idle
speed too slow).
S Turn idle speed screw clockwise to in-
creaseenginespeedifenginestallsordies.
S Turn idle speed screw counterclockwise to
decrease engine speed if trimmer head
moves or spins at idle speed.
WARNING: Recheck the idle speed
after each adjustment. The trimmer head
must not move or spin at idle speed to avoid
serious injury to the operator or others.
Idle Speed
Screw
Air Filter
Cover
Ifyourequirefurtherassistanceor areunsure
about performing this procedure, contact an
authorized service dealer.
STORAGE
WARNING: Perform the following
steps after each use:
S Allowenginetocoolbeforestoring ortrans-
porting.
S Store unit and fuel in a well ventilated area
where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or
open flames from water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
S Empty fuel tank beforestoring or transport-
ing the unit.
S Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of
children.
S Store unit with all guards in place. Position
unit so that any sharp object cannot acci-
dentally cause injury.
SEASONAL STORAGE
Prepareunit for storage atend ofseason or if
it will not be used for 30 days or more.
If your unitis to be stored for aperiod of time:
S Clean the entire unit before lengthy storage.
S Store in a clean dry area.
S Lightly oil external metal surfaces.
ENGINE
S Remove spark plugand pour1 t easpoonof
40:1,2-cycleengine oil(air cooled)through
the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the
starter rope 8 to 1 0 times to distribute oil.
S Replace spark plugwith newone ofrecom-
mended type and heat range.
S Clean air filter.
S Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts,
and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken,
or worn parts.
S At the beginning of t he next season, use
only freshfuelhavingtheproper gasolineto
oil ratio.
OTHER
S Do not store gasoline from one season to
another.
S Replace yourgasoline canifitstartstorust.