Carburetor Adjustment, Replacing the Cutting Head

Line exit holes

Line in Notch

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

Line in Notch

Hub

5.Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the spool. Wind in the direction of the arrows found on the spool.

6.Push the lines into the notches, leaving 3 to 5 inches (7 -- 12 cm) unwound.

7.Insert the lines into the the exit holes in the hub as shown in the illustration.

8.Align the notches with the line exit holes.

9.Push spool into hub until it snaps into place.

10.Pull the lines extending outside of the hub to release the lines from the notches.

REPLACING THE CUTTING HEAD

1.Align hole in the dust cup with the hole in the side of the gearbox by rotating the dust cup.

2.Insert a small screwdriver into aligned holes. This will keep the shaft from turn- ing while removing and installing trimmer head.

Screwdriver

3.While holding the screwdriver in position, remove trimmer head by turning clock- wise.

4.Thread replacement trimmer head onto the shaft by turning counterclockwise. Tighten until secure.

5.Remove the screwdriver.

WARNING: Keep others away when making idle speed adjustments. The trimmer head will be spinning during most of this pro- cedure. Wear your protective equipment and observe all safety precautions. After making adjustments, the trimmer head must not move/spin at idle speed.

The carburetor has been carefully set at the factory. Adjustments may be necessary if you notice any of the following conditions:

S Engine will not idle when the throttle is released.

SThe trimmer head 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 unit by hand while runningand making ad- justments. Keep all parts of your body away from the cutting attachment and muffler.

Idle Speed Adjustment

Allow engine to idle. Adjust speed until engine runs without trimmer headmoving or spinning (idle too fast) or stalling (idle speed too slow). S Turn idle speed screw clockwise to increase engine speed if engine stalls or

dies.

STurn idle speed screw counterclockwise to decrease engine speed if trimmer head moves or spins at idle.

WARNING: Recheck the idle speed after each adjustment. The trimmer head must not move or spin at idle speed to avoid serious injury to the operator or others.

Air Filter Cover

Idle Speed Screw

If you require further assistance or are unsure about performing this procedure, contact an authorized service dealer or call 1--800--554--6723.

WARNING: Perform the following steps after each use:

SAllow engine to cool before storing or trans- porting.

SStore 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.

SStore unit with all guards in place. Position unit so that any sharp object cannot acci-

dentally cause injury.

SStore unit and fuel well out of the reach of children.

SEASONAL STORAGE

Prepare unit for storage at end of 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.

SStore in a clean dry area.

SLightly oil external metal surfaces.

FUEL SYSTEM

Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA- TION section of this manual, see message la- beled IMPORTANT regarding the use of ga- sohol in your engine.

PP136 specifications

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