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STARTING A WARM ENGINE
1. Move throttle lever to the position.
2. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs,
but no more than 5 pulls.
NOTE
:
If engine has not started, pull starter
rope 5 more pulls. If engine still does not run,
it is probably flooded.
3. To stop the engine, move the throttle lever to
the STO P position.
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE
Flooded engines can b e started by placing the
choke lever in the RUN position. Move throttle
lever to the fast p o s ition
; then, pull rope
until engine starts. After engine starts, move the
thr ottle le v e r to th e slo wposition
to allow
engine to i dle.
Starting could require pulling the s tar ter r ope
many times depending on how badly the unit is
flooded.
If unit still doesn’ t start refer to the TROU BLE-
SHOO TING TABLE or call 1 - 800- 554- 6723
.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
Avoid touching muffler
unless engine and muffler are cold. A hot
muffler can cause serious burns.
WARNING:
Stop engine and be sure
the impeller blades have stopped turning be-
fore opening the vacuum inlet door or at-
tempting to insert or remove the vacuum or
blower tubes. The rotating blades can cause
serious injury. Always disconnect the spark
plug before performing maintenance or ac-
cessing movable parts.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The w arranty onthis unit does not coveritems
that have been subjected to operator abuse
or negligence. To rec eive full value from the
warranty, the operator must maintain unit as
instructed in this manual. Various adjust-
ments will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your unit.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
S
Spark Plug Boot
S
Air Filter
S
Housing Screws
S
Muffler
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN
PARTS
Contact an authorized service dealer for re-
placement of damaged or worn parts.
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Fuel Tank -- Do not use unit if fuel tank shows
signs of dam age or leaks.
S
Vacuum Bag -- Do not use vacuum bag if it
is torn or damaged.
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND
DECALS
S
After each use, inspect complete unit for
loose ordamaged parts. Clean the unit and
decals using a damp cloth with amild deter-
gent.
S
Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
CLEAN AIR FILTER
Air Filter
Cover
Air Filter
Screws
Cleaning the air filter:
A dirty air filter decreases engine perform-
ance and increases fuel consumption and
harmful emissions. Always clean or replace
air filter after every 5 hours of operation or
yearly, whichever comes first.
1. Clean the cover and the a rea around it to
keep debris from falling into the carburetor
chamber when the cover is removed.
2. Remove parts as illustrated.
NOTE:
Donot clean filter ingasoline orother
flammable solvent. Doing so can create a fire
hazard or produce harmful evaporative emis-
sions.
3. Wash the filter in soap and water.
4. Allow filter to dry.
5. Apply a few drops of oil to the filter;
squeeze filter to distribute oil.
6. Replace parts.
REPLACE SPARK PLUG
Replace spark plug each y ear to ensure t he
engine starts easier and runs better. Set
spark plug gap at 0.025 inch. Ignition timing is
fixed, nonadjustable.
1. Twist, then pull off spark plug boot.
2. Remove spark plug from cylinder and dis-
card.
3. Replace with Champion RCJ-6Y spark
plug and tighten securely with a 3/4 in.
socket wrench.
4. Reinstall the spark plug boot .