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CARBURETOR IDLE SPEED
ADJUSTMENT
WARNING: Keepothers away when
making idle speedadjustments. The trimmer
head or any optional attachment will be spin-
ningduringm ostofthisprocedure. W earyour
protective equipme nt and observe all safety
precautions. After making adjustments, the
trimmer head or any optional attachment
must not move/spin at idle speed.
The carburetor has been carefully set at the
factory.Adjustments maybenecessary ifyou
notice any of the following conditions:
S Engine will not idle when the throttle is
released.
S The trimmer head or any optional
attachment moves/spins at idle.
Make adjustments with the unit supported so
the cutting attachment is off the ground and
will not make contact with any object.
Hold the unitby hand while running and mak-
ing adjustments. Keep all parts of your body
away fromthecuttingattachmentandmuffler.
To adjust idle speed:
Allow e nginetoidle.Adjustspeeduntilengine
runs without trimmer head or any optional at-
tachment moving or spinning (idletoo 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 speed screw counterclockwise to
decrease enginespeediftrimmerheadorany
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 atidlespeedtoavoidseriousinjury tothe
operator or others.
Idle Speed Screw
Air Filter Cover
Ifyourequirefurther assistanceorareunsure
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 Allowengine tocoolbefore storing 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, e tc.
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 will not be used for 30 days or more.
If your unit is to be stored for a period of time:
S Check entire unit for loose screws or nuts.
Replace any damaged, worn or broken parts.
S Clean the entire unit before lengthy
storage.
S Store in a clean dry area.
S Inspect the blade shield area and clean any
dirt, grass, leaves, or debris that has col-
lected. Inspect theblade andbladeshield; re-
place a blade that is bent, warped, cracked,
broken or damaged in any other way.
S Lightly oil external metal surfaces.
S Apply acoatingof oiltothe e ntiresurfaceof
the b lade; wrap it in heavy paper o r cloth.
FUEL SYSTEM
Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA-
TION sectionofthis manual,seemessagela-
beled IMPORTANT regarding the use of ga-
sohol in your engine.
Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in
minimizing the formationof fuel gumdeposits
during storage. Add stabilizer to the gasoline
in the fuel tank or fuel storage container. Fol-
low the mix instructions found on stabilizer
container.Run engineat least 5minutes after
adding stabilizer.
HELPFUL TIP
During storage ofyourgas/
oilmixture, theoilwillsepa-
rate from the gas.
We recommend that you
shake the gas can weekly
toinsureproper blendingof
the gas and oil.
ENGINE
S Remove spark plugand pour1 teaspoonof
40:1,2-cycleengine oil(air cooled) through
the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the
starter rope 8 to 10 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 the next season, use
only freshfuelhavingtheproper gasolineto
oil ratio.
OTHER
S Do not store gasoline from one season to
another.
S Replace yourgasolinecanifitstarts torust.