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9. I nsert the ends of the lines through exit
holes in the sides of the cover .
10. Place the spool in the cover.
Spool
Cover
11. Make sure the lines are not caught be-
tween the rim of the spool and the wall of
the cover.
12. Reinstall the spool and cover onto the
trimmerhead. Push untilcover snapsinto
place.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
WARNING: Keep ot hers away when
making idle speed adjustments. The trimmer
head or any optional attachment will be spin-
ningduringmostof thisprocedure. Wearyour
protective equipme nt and observe all safety
precautions. After m aking 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 may benecessary 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 handwhile runningand m akingad-
justments. Keep all parts of your body away
from the cutting attachment and muffler.
Idle Speed Adjustment
Allow engineto idle.Adjustspeed untilengine
runs without trimmer head or any optional at-
tachment moving or spinning (idle too f ast) 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 engine speed if trimmer head or
any optional attachment moves or spins at
idle.
WARNING: Recheck the idle speed
after each adjustment. T he trimmer head or
any optional attachment must not move or
spin atidle speedtoavoid seriousinjury tothe
operator or others.
Idle Speed Screw
Air Filter Cover
If yourequire further assistanceor areunsure
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 engineto c oolbefore 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
Prepare unit 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 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 section ofthis manual,see message la-
beled IMPORTANT regarding the use of ga-
sohol in your engine.
Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in
minimizing the formation offuel gum depos its
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 5 minutes after
adding stabilizer.