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Stopping the Engine
OFF
ure 21
E4-$3000
Idle the engine briefly before stopping
(about 2 minutes), then slide the ignition
switch to the "O" (Engine OFF) position.
Adjusting Engine |die
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Figure 22 Idle
The engine must return to idle speed
whenever the throttle lever is released.
Idle speed is adjustable, and must be set
low enough to permit the engine clutch to
disengage the cutting attachment.
|die Speed Adjustment
WARNING!
The cutting attachment must NEVER
rotate at engine idle! If the idle speed
cannot be adjusted by the procedure
described here, return the trimmer to
your Swisher dealer for inspection,
1. Place the trimmer on the ground, then
start the engine, and then allow it to idle
2-3 minutes until warm.
2. If the attachment rotates when the
engine is at idle, reduce the idle speed
by turning the idle adjustment screw
counter-clockwise. See Figure 22.
3. Ifa tachometer is available, the engine idle
speed should be final adjusted to 3,000
(_+300)RPM (min-1).
4. Carburetor fuel mixture adjustments are
preset at factory and cannot be serviced
in the field.
Checking Unit Condition
NEVER operate the unit with the cut-
ting attachment shield or other protective
devices removed!
WARN|NG!
A cutting attachment shield or other
protective device is no guarantee
of protection against ricochet. YOU
MUST ALWAYS GUARD AGAINST
FLYING DEBRIS!
Use only authorized Swisher parts and
accessories with your Swisher trimmer. Do
not make modifications to this unit without
written approval from Swisher, Inc.
ALWAYS make sure the cutting attach-
ment is properly installed and firmly tight-
ened before operation.
NEVER use a cracked or warped cutting
attachment: replace it with a serviceable
one.
ALWAYS make sure the cutting attach-
ment fits properly into the appropriate
attachment holder. If a properly installed at-
tachment vibrates, replace the attachment
with new one and re-check.
ALWAYS stop the engine immediately and
check for damage if you strike a foreign
object or if the unit becomes tangled. Do not
operate with broken or damaged equipment.
NEVER allow the engine to run at high
RPM without a load. Doing so could dam-
age the engine.
NEVER operate a unit with worn or dam-
aged fasteners or attachment holders.
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