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Screwdriver
3. W hileholding thescrewdriver inposition,
remove trimmer head by turning clock-
wise.
4. T hread replacement trimmer head onto
the shaft by turning counterclockwise.
Tighten until secure.
5. Remove the screwdriver .
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
WARNING: Keep others a way when
making idlespeedadjustments. The trimmer
head will be spinning during this procedure.
Wearyour protectiveequipmentandobserve
all safety precautions.
The carburetor has been carefully set a t the
factory .Adjustments maybenecessary ifyou
notice any of the following conditions:
S Engine will not idle when the throttle is
released.
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 an d muf fler.
Idle Speed Adjustment
Allowengine toidle.Adjustspeeduntilengine
runs without stalling (idle speed too slow).
S T urn idle speed screw clockwise to increase
engine speed if engine stalls or dies.
S Turn idle speed screw counterclockwise to
decrease engine speed.
Air Filter Cover
Idle Speed Screw
Ifyourequirefurtherassistanceorareunsure
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 Allowenginetocoolbeforestoringor trans-
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, f urnaces, 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 o f
children.
SEASONAL STORAGE
Prepareunit forstorage atend ofseason or if
it will not be used for 30 days or more.
If your unit is to be stored for aperiod of tim e:
S Clean the entire unit before lengthy
storage.
S Store in a clean dry area.
S Lightly oil external metal surfaces.
FUEL SYSTEM
Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA-
TION sectionof thismanual,seemessagela-
beled IMPORTANT regarding the use of ga-
sohol in your engine.
Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in
minimizing theformation offuelgumdeposits
during storage. Add stabilizer to the gasoline
in the fuel tank or fuel storage container.
Followthe m ixinstructions foundonstabilizer
container.Run engineat least5 minutesafter
adding stabilizer.
HELPFUL TIP
During storageof yourgas/
oilmixture,the oilwillsepa-
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 t o distribute oil.
S Replacespark plugwith newoneofrecom-
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
onlyfreshfuelhavingthepropergasolineto
oil ratio.
OTHER
S Do not store gasoline from one season to
another.
S Replaceyourgasolinecanifitstartstorust.