Electrolux GT21L Replacing The Line, Carburetor Adjustment, Seasonal Storage, Engine, Other

Models: GT21L

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REPLACING THE LINE

REPLACING THE LINE

1.Move the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position.

2.Disconnect the spark plug lead wire.

3.Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap but- ton. Clean entire surface of hub and spool. Replace with a pre-wound spool, or cut a length of 6 meters of 1,6 mm diame- ter line.

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT WARNING: Never use wire, rope, string, etc., which can break off and become a dangerous missile.

4.Insert one end of the line about 1 cm into the small hole on the inside of spool.

Small

 

Hole

Spool

 

5.Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the spool. Wind in the direction of the arrow found on the spool.

6.Push the line into the notch, leaving 7 -- 12 cm unwound.

7.Insert the line into the the exit hole in the hub as shown in the illustration.

8.Align the notch with the line exit hole.

9.Push spool into hub until it snaps into place.

10.Pull the line extending outside of the hub to release it from the notch.

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps. Damage will occur if you turn the needles be- yond the limiter stops. Carburetor adjustment is a complicated task. We recommend that you take your unit to an authorized service dealer.

Line in

Notch

Hub

Line exit hole

 

SEASONAL STORAGE WARNING: Perform the following steps after each use:

SAllow engine to cool before storing or trans-

porting.

SStore unit and fuel in a well ventilated area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.

SEmpty fuel tank before storing or transport- ing the unit.

SStore unit and fuel well out of the reach of children.

S Store unit with all guards in place. Position

unit so that any sharp object cannot acci- dentally cause injury.

SEASONAL STORAGE

Prepare unit for storage at end of season or if it will not be used for 30 days or more.

If your unit is to be stored for a period of time: S Clean the entire unit before lengthy stor-

age.

SStore in a clean dry area.

S Lightly oil external metal surfaces.

ENGINE

SRemove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon of 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) through

the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil.

SReplace spark plug with new one of recom-

mended type and heat range.

SClean air filter.

S Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts, and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken, or worn parts.

S At the beginning of the next season, use only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to oil ratio.

OTHER

SDo not store gasoline from one season to another.

S Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust.

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Electrolux GT21L instruction manual Replacing The Line, Carburetor Adjustment, Seasonal Storage, Engine, Other