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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
clean to reduce the risk of
overheating and ignition of accu-
mulated debris. This is especial-
ly important if cutting tall grass.
WARNING
Finger Guard or Rotating Screen
REWIND
STARTER
GUARD
ROTATING SCREEN
Linkage, Springs and Controls
CLEAN
Muffler and Spark Arrester
CLEAN
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

[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 lev er in
direction shown until choke is completely clos ed.
[5] Tighten casing clamp screw. Replace air cleaner.
CHOKE
CLOSED
CASING CLAMP SCREW
PULL
TO CHOKE
WIRE AND
CASING