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To adjust idle speed:
Allow e ngineto idle.Adjustspeed untilengine
runs w ithout trimmer head or any optional at-
tachment moving or spinning (idle t oo fast) or
engine stalling (idle speed too slow).
S Turn idle speed screw clockwise to
increase engine speed if engine stalls or
dies.
S Turn idle speedscrew counter clockwise to
decrease engine speed if trimmer head or
any optional attachment moves or spins at
idle.
WARNING: Recheck the idle speed
after each adjustment. The trimmer head or
any optional attachment must not move or
spin atidle speedto av oidseriousinjury tothe
operator or others.
Idle Speed Screw
Air F ilter Cover
If yourequirefurther assistance orareunsur e
about performing this procedure, contact an
authorized service dealer or call
1--800--554--6723.
STORAGE
WARNING: Perform the following
steps after each use:
S Allow enginetocool before storing ortrans-
porting.
S Store unit and fuel in a well ventilated area
where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or
open flames from wa ter heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
S Store unit with all guards in place. Position
unit so that any sharp object cannot acci-
dentally cause injury.
S Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of
children.
SEASONAL STORAGE
Prepareunit for storage at endof season or if
it w ill not be used for 30 days or m ore.
If your unit is to be stored for a period of time:
S Clean the ent ire unit before lengthy
storage.
S Store in a clean dry area.
S Lightly oil external metal surface s.
FUEL SYSTEM
Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA-
TION sectionof this manual,see messagela-
beled IMPORTANT regarding the u se of ga-
sohol in your engine.
Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in
minimizing the formation offuelgum deposits
during storage. Add stabilizer to the gasoline
in the fuel tank or fuel storage container. Fol-
low the mix instr uctions found on stabilizer
container. Run engineat least 5minutes after
adding stabilizer.
HELPFUL TIP
During storage of yourgas/
oil mixture, the oilwill sepa-
rate from the gas.
We recommend that you
shake t he gas can weekly
to insu reproper blendingof
the gas and oil.
ENGINE
S Remove spark plug andpour 1 t easpoon of
40:1, 2- cycl eengine oil(air cooled)through
the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the
starter rope 8 to 10 t im es to distribute oil.
S Replace spark plug w ith newone ofrecom-
mended type and heat range.
S Clean air filter.
S Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts,
and bolts. Replace any damaged, br oken,
or worn parts.
S At the beginning of the next season, use
only fresh fuel hav ingtheproper gasolineto
oil ratio.
OTHER
S Do not store gasoline from one season to
another.
S Replace your gas olinecan ifit starts t orust.