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Fig. 22
AiR FILTER MAINTENANCE
always turn the unit off and allow it to cool before
[_I WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, you clean or service it.
Cleaning the Air Filter
Clean and
1.Open the air filter cover. Push the tab on the under side of the cover inward. Then pull the air filter cover out and up. (Fig. 23).
NOTE: If the unit is operated without the air filter, you will VOID the warranty.
7. Reinstall the air | Back Plate | Tabs | |
filter cover. |
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Position the | slots |
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on the top of the |
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air filter cover onto |
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the tabs at the top |
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of the back | plate |
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(Fig. 27). |
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8.Swing the cover down until the tab
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backplate | snaps | ||||
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into | place | in the | Fig. 27 |
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slot | on the | air |
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filter cover (Fig. 28). |
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Air | Filter | Cover |
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Air Filter Cover
Fig. 28
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
Tab
Tab
Fig. 23
2. Remove the air filter (Fig. 23). | _ | j |
3.Wash the filter in detergent and water (Fig. 24). Rinse the filter thoroughly and allow it to dry.
4.Apply enough clean SAE 30 motor oil to lightly coat the filter (Fig. 25).
5.Squeeze the filter to spread and remove excess oil (Fig. 26).
6.Replace the filter (Fig. 23).
Fig. 24
Fig. 25 | Fig. 26 |
make sure the cutting attachment has stopped
I_1 WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, 1 rotating before you turn it off and set it down.
The idle speed of the |
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engine | is adjustable. | An | |||
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idle adjustment | screw | is |
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between the air filter cover _ |
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and the engine | starter |
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housing | (Fig. 29). |
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NOTE: | Careless |
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Check | Fuel |
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Old fuel is usually the reason for tmproper unit performance. Drain and refill the tank with fresh fuel prior to making any
adjustments. Refer to Oil and Fuel Information.
Clean Air Filter
The condition of the air filter is important to the operation of the unit. A dirty air filter will restrict air flow. This is often mistaken for an out of adjustment carburetor. Check the
condition of the air filter before adjusting the idle speed screw. Refer to Air Filter Maintenance.
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