15
Screwdriver
3. While holding the scr ewdriver in position,
remove trimmer head by turning clock-
wise (looking from bottom of unit).
4. Thread replacement trimmer head onto
the shaft by turning counterclockwise.
Tightenuntil s ecure.
5. Remov e the screwdriver.

CARBURETORIDLE SPEED

ADJUSTMENT

WARNING: Keep others away when
making idle speed adjustments. The trimmer
head, blade or any optional attachment will be
spinning during most of this procedure. Wear
yourpr otective equipment and observe all saf e-
ty precautions. After making adjustments, t he
trimmer head, blade or any optional attachment
must not move/spin at idle speed.
The carburetor has been carefully set at the
factory.Adjustments may be necessary if you
notice any of the following conditions:
SEngine will not idle when the throttle is
released.
SThe trimmer head, blade or optional
attachment moves/spins at idle.
Makeadjus tments with the unit supported so
the cutting attachment is off the ground and
will not make contact with any object. Hold
theunit by hand while running and making ad-
justments. Keepall parts of your body away
from the cutting attachment and muffler.

Toadjust idle speed:

Allowengine to idle. Adjust s peed untilengine
runs without trimmer head, blade or optional
attachment moving or spinning (idle too fast)
or stalling (idle speed too slow).
STurn idle speed screw clockwise to increas e
engine speed if engine stalls or dies.
STurnidle s peed screw countercloc kwise to
decrease engine speed if trimmer head,
blade or optional attachment moves or
spins at idle.
WARNING : Recheck the idle speed
after each adjustment. The trimmer head,
blade or optional attachment must not move
orspin at idle s peed to avoid serious injury to
the operator or others.
Air Filter
Cover
Idle SpeedSc rew
Ifyou require further assistanc eor ar eunsur e
about performing this procedure, contact an
authorized service dealer or call
1--800--554-- 6723.
STORAGE
WARNING: Perform t he following
steps after each use:
SAllowengine to cool before s toring or trans-
porting.
SStore unit and fuel in a well ventilated area
where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or
open flames from water heaters, electr ic
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
SStore unit with all guards in place. Position
unit so that any sharp object cannot acci-
dentally cause injury.
SStore unit and fuel well out of the reach of
children.

SEASONAL STORAGE

Prepareunit for s torage at end of season or if
it will not be used for 30 days or more.
Ify our unit is to be stored for a period of time:
SClean the entire unit before lengthy storage.
SStore in a clean dry area.
SLightly oil external metal surfaces.

FUEL SYSTEM

Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA-
TIONsec tion of this manual, see message la-
beled IMPORTANTr egarding the use of ga-
sohol in your engine.
Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in
minimizingthe formation of fuel gum deposits
durings torage. Add stabilizer to the gasoline
in the fuel tank or fuel storage container.
Followthe mix instr uctions found on stabilizer
container.Run engine at least 5 minutes after
adding stabilizer.
HELPFUL TIP
Duringstor age of your gas/
oilmixture, the oil will sepa-
rate from the gas.
We recommend that you
shake the gas can weekly
toinsure proper blending of
thegas andoil.