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REPLACE FUEL FILTER
Toreplacefuelfilter, drainunitby r unningitdry
of fuel, then remove fuel cap/retainer assem-
bly from tank. Pull filter from t a nk andremove
it fromthe fuelline.Installnew fuelfilter onfuel
line; reinstall par ts.
Fuel Line
Fuel Filter
CHECK MUFFLER MOUNTING
SCREWS
Once each year, ensure muffler mounting
screws are secure and tightened properly to
prevent damage.
Mounting
Screw
Holes
Muffler Cover
Screws
1. Loosen andremovethe 2screws fromthe
muffler cover.
2. Remove the muffler cover.
3. Tighten t he2 muf fler mounting screws se-
curely.
4. Reinstall muffler cover and 2 screws.
Tighten securely.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
There is no screw for idle adjustment on your
blower. The throttle lever is used to control
engine speed. The throttle lever can be
placed in one of four positions: STOP, IDLE
or
, FULL THROTTLE or , a nd one
intermittentposition. Ifyourenginewillnotrun
properly or you require further assistance,
contact an authorized service dealer or call
1--800--554--6723.
STORAGE
WARNING: Perform the following
steps after each use:
S Allow engine to cool, and secure the unit
before storing or transporting.
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, etc.
S Store unit with all guards in place. Position
unit so that any sharp object cannot acci-
dentally cause injur y.
S Store unit and fuel well out of the reach o f
children.
SEASONAL STORAGE
Prepare unitfor storage at endof season or if
it will not be used for 30 days or more.
If your unitis to be stored for aperiod of time:
S Clean the entire unit before lengthy stor-
age.
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,seemessagela-
beled IMPORTANT regarding the use of ga-
sohol in your engine.
Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in
minimizing th e formation o f fuel gum deposits
during storage. Add stabilizer to g asoline i n fuel
tank or fuel storage container . F ollow the mix
instructions found on stabilizer container . Run
engine at least 5 minutes after addi ng stabilizer.
ENGINE
S Remove spark plugand pour 1teaspoon of
40:1, 2-cycle engineoil (air c ooled)through
the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the
starter rope 8 to 10 tim es to distribute oil.
S Replace spark plugwith new oneofrecom-
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, u se
only freshfuelhavingtheproper gasolineto
oil ratio.
OTHER
S Do not store gasoline from one season to
another.
S Replace yourgasolinecanif i tstarts torust.