0.6 - 0.7mm (.024 - .028 in.)

Gear housing

Bolt

High spped needle (H) Low speed needle (L)

Idle speed adjustment screw

SPARK PLUG

∙Check periodically.

∙Standard spark plug gap is 0.6 - 0.7 mm (0.024 - 0.028 in).

∙Replace if either electrode is worn or if the insulator is fouled by oil or other deposits.

∙TORQUE = 14.2 - 15.2 N⋅m (125 - 135 in.lb)

CAUTION

Do not over torque.

GEAR HOUSING

∙Remove the bolt every 50 hours and check.

∙Replenish as necessary, but do not overfill.

-Shell delpena or good quality lithium multi grease is recommendable.

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compliance with California Emission Regula- tions, In addition, the carburetor is equipped with “H” (High Speed Needle) and “L” (Low Speed Needle) needle adjustment limiters that prevent settings outside acceptable limits.

1.Before adjusting carburetor clean or replace air filter and muffler, “Spark Arrestor Screen”.

2.Make sure the cutting attachment such as hedge clipper blades or circular saw are properly adjusted. Trimmer line should be extended to cut-off knife.

3.Start engine and run several minutes to bring to operating temperature. Flash choke twice during warm-up to clear any air from the fuel system.

4.Stop engine.Turn “H” speed needle CCW (counter clockwise) to stop. Turn “L” speed needle midway between full CW (clockwise) stop and CCW stop.

5.Idle Speed Adjustment

∙Start engine, turn “idle” speed adjustment screw CW until the saw chain begins to turn, then turn screw out CCW until attachment stops turning.Turn screw out, CCW, an addtional 1/4 turn.

WARNING DANGER

CUTTING ATTACHMENT MUST NOTTURN OR MOVE WHEN UNIT IS IDLING.

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