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NOTE: The engine s peed can be adjus ted
by m oving the throttle lever to the left for low
speed or right for high speed.
Throttle Lever
7. To stop engine, move the throttle lever to
the ST OP
position and hold u nti l en-
gine stops running.
NOTE: Ifenginedoes notstop, movechoke
lever to FULL CHOKE.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
1. Movethrottle lev ertothe STAR Tposition.
2. Move the choke lever to the HALF
CHOKE position
.
3. Pull starter handle sharply until engine
runs.
NOTE:If engine does not run a fter 5 pulls, re-
peat STARTING A COLD ENGINE procedure.
4. After a 10 second warm-up, move the
choke lever to the RUN position.
DIFFIC ULT STARTING (or starting a
flooded engine)
Flooded engines can be started by placing the
choke lever in theRUN position and thethrottle
leverintheSTARTposition ;t hen ,pullthestart-
er handle sharply to clear the engine of excess
fuel. This could r equire pulling the starter handle
many times depending on how badly the unit is
flooded. If the u nit still does not start, r efer to
TROUBLESHOOTING T ABL E o r call
1-800-554-6723
.
MAINTENANCE
Werecommend allmaintenance, serviceand
adjustments not listed in this manual be per-
formed by an authorized service dealer.
HELPFUL TIP
IMPORTANT: Have all
repairs other than the rec-
ommended maintenance
described in theinstruction
manual performed by an
authorized service dealer.
If any dealer other than an authorized
service dealer performs work on the
product,WEED EATERmay notpay f o r
repairs under warranty. It i s your re-
sponsibility to maintain and perform
general maintenance.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Thewarrantyonthisunit doesnotcoveritems
that have been subjected to operator abuse
or negligence. To receive full value from the
warranty , the operator must maintain unit as
instructed in this manual. V arious adjust-
ments will need to be mad e periodically to
properly maintain your unit.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
S Spark Plug Boot
S Air Filter
S Housing Screws
CHECK FOR DAMAGED O R
WORN PARTS
Contact an authorized service dealer for re-
placement o f damaged or worn parts.
S Throttle Lever -- Ensure throttle lever func-
tions pr o perlyby moving thethrottleleverto
theSTOP
position andholding untilen-
gine stops running; thenrestart engine and
continue.
S Fuel Tank -- Discontinue use of unit if fuel
tank shows signs of damage or leaks.
INSPECT A ND CLEAN UNIT AND
DECALS
S After each use, inspect complete unit f or
loose ordamaged parts. Clean theunit us-
ing a damp cloth with a m ild detergent.
S Wipe of f unit with a clean dry cloth.
CLEAN AIR FILTER
Air Filter
Air Filter Cover
Button
Cleaning the air filter:
A dirty air f ilter decreases engine per form-
ance and increases fuel consumption and
harmful emissions. Always clean after every
5 hours of operation.
1. Clean the cover and the area around it to
keep debris from falling into the carbure-
tor chamber when the cover is removed.
2. Press button to open air filter c over. Re-
move air filter.
NOTE:Donot cleanfilterin gasolineorother
flammable solvent. Doingso cancreate afire
hazard or produce harmfulevaporativeemis-
sions.
3. Wash the filter in soap and water.
4. Allow filter to dry.
5. Apply a few dr ops of oil to the filter;
squeeze filter to distribute oil.
6. Replace parts.