Carburetor

Proper adjustment of the carburetor is very important to

the operation of this engine. The carburetor has been carefully ad)usted at the factory and therefore should not require any further adiustmenL

Adjustment of Engine Idling

{f the blade happens to run in idling, adjust the cable adjuster of the throtde wire to stop blade movement in

idling_

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STORAGE AFTER OPERATION

1Clean every part, repait faulty sections, and apply a thin coat of oil on metal parts to prevent rusL In cleaning the machine, always use a dean cloth, Never use strong solvents, such as gasoline

2, if the BUSHWACKER will not be used for a iong period of time, drain the fuel from the tank, then start the engine and keep the engine running until it consumes all the fuel taft in the carburetor.

3.Store the BUSHWACKER in a clean and dry place. Always keep children away from the machine.

Remove the spark plug. inject a smell amount of engine

oil through the spark piug hole. Then pull the recoil starter a few times to put a thin coat of oil on the cylin.. der.. Install the spark plug again when the piston has stopped at a top dead center.

It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fu[:] system parts such as the carbure[or_ fuel filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage Also, experience indicates

that alcohol h_er_ded_uels(caUed gasohol or using ethanol or

methm_o!) r.a_ attract moisture which leads to separation and _ormatio_ ol acids durinq storage Acidic gas can damage the fu_:l system ol Jr_ engine while in storage

To avoid t_N!li_)=: problems, {he fuel system should be emptied b(:h)re star._!iJ., (}I 30 (lays or ionrjer. Follow these instructions:

_ILADI_ ADaUSTM_-_T

(Performed with engine stopped,)

The blades wear with use when you notice a decrease in cutting performance adjust the blades as follows°

Upper blade

Cross-sectional view of blades

H)Loosen lock nuL

(2)Tighten truss head screw lightly until it stops turning. Then turn it back one-fourthto one half tum.

(3)Tighten lock nut. Lubricate the blades after adjust- ment_..

{4) Stalt the engine and ooerate the blades at high the _peed for a minute or so.

(5)Stop the engine and carefully feel the blades with your hand, If they are just warm to the touch, you have made the proper adjustments, but if they are too hot for you to keep touching them, repeat steps #1. #'2and #3 above backing off slightly more on 'thescrew.

Note: Never fail to stop the engine before making the

adjustments.

PR_VI_ITATIIVI_ MAINTI_I_ANC_ CHI_CK

LIST AND STORAQt_ TIPS

Be sure the engine and all other pmts are clean,

Check all nuts, bolts, screws, etc.. making sure they are tightened and secured as they should be.

inspect Carefully for'any fuel or oil leeks.

Check the air cleaner assembly for excessivedust or dirt_ If the filter requires cleaning, use the following procedure: Remove the filter and wash in soap and water or blow off with compressed air. DO NOT clean filter in gasolineor other flammable solvent,

Inspect the muffler exhaust port /,tail pipe). If thece is any clogging, remove carbon particles adhering to iL

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Craftsman 636.79667 Prviitatiivi Maintiianc Chick, Carburetor, Adjustment of Engine Idling, Performed with engine stopped