MAINTENANCE
CLEANING DEBRIS
CAUTION: Do not use water to clean engine parts. Water could contaminate fuel system. Use a brush or dry cloth.
Daily or before every use, clean accumulated debris from engine. Keep linkage, springs and controls clean. Keep area around and behind muffler free of any combustible debris.
Engine parts should be kept WARNING clean to reduce the risk of
overheating and ignition of accu- mulated debris. This is especial- ly important if cutting tall grass.
ROTATING |
REWIND |
STARTER |
GUARD |
Finger Guard or Rotating Screen |
CLEAN
Linkage, Springs and Controls
SPARK |
ARRESTER |
CLEAN |
Muffler and Spark Arrester |
ADJUSTMENTS
CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING
Prevent unintentional starting.
Before performing adjustments:
•Remove spark plug wires from spark plugs.
•Disconnect battery at negative terminal (only engines with electric start).
TO ADJUST REMOTE CHOKE CONTROL
| PULL |
CHOKE | TO CHOKE |
| |
CLOSED |
|
| WIRE AND |
| CASING |
| CASING CLAMP SCREW |
[1]Remove air cleaner.
[2]Move choke control to CHOKE or START position. (Carburetor choke should be completely closed.)
[3]If not, loosen casing clamp screw.
[4]Then move casing, wire and engine choke lever in direction shown until choke is completely closed.
[5]Tighten casing clamp screw. Replace air cleaner.
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