WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments.
HELPFUL TIP
IMPORTANT: Have all
repairs other than the rec- ommended maintenance described in the instruction manual performed by an authorized service dealer.
If any dealer other than an authorized service dealer performs work on the product, Electrolux Home Products, Inc., may not pay for repairs under war- ranty. It is your responsibility to maintain and perform general maintenance.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
SSpark Plug Boot S Air Filter
S Housing Screws
S Assist Handle Screw S Debris Shield
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS
Contact an authorized service dealer for re- placement of damaged or worn parts.
SON/OFF Switch
the OFF position. Make sure engine stops; then restart engine and continue.
SFuel Tank
tank shows signs of damage or leaks.
SDebris Shield
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND LA- BELS
S After each use, inspect complete unit for loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and labels using a damp cloth with a mild deter- gent.
SWipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
CLEAN AIR FILTER
A dirty air filter decreases engine perform- 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 dirt from falling into the carburetor chamber when the cover is removed.
2. Remove parts by pressing button to re- lease air filter cover.
NOTE: To avoid creating a fire hazard or producing harmful evaporative emissions, do not clean filter in gasoline or other flammable solvent.
3.Wash the filter in soap and water.
4.Allow filter to dry.
6. Replace parts.
Button | Air Filter |
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Air Filter
Cover
MUFFLER AND SPARK ARREST- ING SCREEN
WARNING: The muffler on this prod- uct contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer.
As your unit is used, carbon deposits build up on the muffler and spark arresting screen.
For normal homeowner use, however, the muffler and spark arresting screen will not re- quire any service. After 50 hours of use, we recommend that your muffler be serviced or replaced by your authorized service dealer.
REPLACE SPARK PLUG
Replace the spark plug each year to ensure the engine starts easier and runs better. Set spark plug gap at 0.025 inch (0.6 mm). Igni- tion timing is fixed and nonadjustable.
1.Twist, then pull off spark plug boot.
2.Remove spark plug from cylinder and discard.
3.Replace with Champion
4.Reinstall the spark plug boot.
REPLACING THE LINE
1.Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap button.
2.Clean entire surface of hub and spool.
3.Replace with a
WARNING: Never use wire, rope, string, etc., which can break off and become a dangerous missile.
4.Insert ends of the lines about 1/2 inch (1 cm) into the small holes on the inside of spool.
Spool
Small
Holes
12