MAINTENANCE
IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT
See Figure 19.
WARNING:
The cutting head will move when adjusting the idle speed. Wear all protective clothing and keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft. away. Make adjustments with the unit supported by hand so that the blade/cutting head does not contact the ground or any object. Keep all parts of your body away from the cutting head and muffler. Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious personal injury.
If the cutting attachment turns at idle, the idle speed screw needs adjusting on the engine. Turn the idle speed screw counterclockwise to reduce the idle RPM and stop the cut- ting attachment movement. If the cutting attachment still moves at idle speed, contact a service dealer for adjustment and discontinue use until the repair is made.
WARNING:
The cutting attachment should never turn at idle. Turn the idle speed screw counterclockwise to reduce the idle RPM and stop the cutting attachment, or contact a service dealer for adjustment and discontinue use until the repair is made. Serious personal injury could result from the cutting attachment turning at idle.
CLEANING THE AIR FILTER
See Figures 20 - 21.
For proper performance and long life, keep air filter clean.
Remove the air filter cover by pushing down on the latches while gently pulling off the cover.
Remove the air filter.
Clean the foam filter element with warm soapy water. Rinse and let dry.
NOTE: If the foam filter element is damaged, it should be replaced.
Apply a light coat of engine oil to the foam filter element, then squeeze it out.
Reinstall the air filter.
NOTE: Make sure the filter is seated properly inside the cover. Installing the filter incorrectly will allow dirt to enter the engine, causing rapid engine wear.
Replace the air filter cover by placing the slots on the air filter cover over the latches on the housing, then push the cover down until it snaps securely in place.
FUEL CAP, TANK, AND LINES
WARNING:
Check for fuel leaks. A leaking fuel cap, tank, or lines are a fire hazard and must be replaced immediately. If you find any leaks, correct the problem before using the product. Failure to do so could result in a fire that could cause serious personal injury.
The fuel cap contains a
SPARK PLUG REPLACEMENT
The spark plug for this engine may be replaced using a Ryobi accessory spark plug or a Champion RCJ6Y. The spark plug gap should be set at .025 in. Use an exact replacement and replace annually.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to
STORING THE PRODUCT
Clean all foreign material from the product. Store idle unit indoors in a dry,
Abide by all ISO and local regulations for the safe storage and handling of gasoline.
When storing 1 month or longer:
Drain all fuel from tank into a container approved for gasoline. Run engine until it stops.
HIGH ALTITUDE ENGINE OPERATION
Please have an authorized service center adjust this engine if it is to be run above 2000 feet. Failure to do so may result in poor engine performance and increased emissions. An engine adjusted for high altitudes can not be run at 2000 feet or lower. In doing so, the engine will overheat and cause serious engine damage. Please have an authorized service center restore high altitude modified engines to the original factory specification before operating below 2000 feet.
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