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ton require by law that many internal combus-
tion engines be equipped with a spark arresting
screen. Ifyouoperateinalocalewheresuch
regulations exist, you are legally responsible for
maintaining the operating condition of these
parts. Failure to do so is a violation of the law.
For normal homeowner use, the m uffler and
spark arresting screen will not require any ser-
vice. After 5 0hours o fuse, we recommendthat
your mufflerbeservicedor replacedbyyourau-
thorized service dealer .
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: If received assembled,
repeatallstepstoensureyourunitis properly
assembled and all fasteners are secure.
Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam-
aged parts.
NOTE: If you need assistance or find parts
missing or damaged, call 1-800-554-6723.
It is nor m al for the f uel filter to rattle in the
empty fuel tank.
Findingfuel oroilresidueonmuffler isnormal
due t o carburetor adjustments and t esting
done by the manufacturer.
ADJUSTING THE HANDLE
WARNING: When adjusting t heassist
handle,besureitremains abovethesafetylabel
and below the mark or a rrow on the shaft.
1. Loosen wing nut on handle.
2. Rotate thehandle onthe shaftto anupright
position; retighten wing nut.
ATTACHING SHIELD
WARNING: The shield must be prop-
erly install ed.Theshieldprovides p artialprotec-
tion from therisk ofthrown objects to theopera-
tor and others and is equippedwith aline l imiter
blade which cuts excess line to the proper
length. The l ine limiter bla de (on underside of
shield) is sharp and can cut you.
For proper orientation of shield, see KNOW
YOUR TR IMMER i llustratio n in OPERA TION
section .
1. Remove wing nut from shield.
2. Insert bracket into slot as shown.
3. Pivotshield untilboltpassesthroughholein
bracket.
4. Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.
Wing Nut
Bracket
Slot
Shield
Gearbox
PIVOT