-- 6 --
7. Turnthrottl e adjuster counterclockwise to
releasethrottletriggerand allow unitto idle.
STARTINGA WARM ENGINE
1. Movethe choke lever to the OPEN posi-
tion.
2. Squeezethrottle trigger and turn throttle
adjuster clockwise until it stops.
3. Pullstarterrope sharply until engine runs.
4. Turnthrottleadjuster counterclockwise to
allow unit to idle.
DIFFICULTSTARTING(or starting a
floodedengine)
1. Movethe choke lever to the OPEN posi-
tion.
2. Squeezethrottle trigger and turn throttle
adjuster clockwise until it stops.
3. Pullrope to clear engi ne of excess fuel.
This could require pulling the starter rope
many times. Continueto pull rope until
enginestar ts.
4. Turnthrottleadjuster counterclockwise to
release throttle trigger and allow unit to
idle.
If unit still doesn’t start, refer to the TROUBLE-
SHOOTING TABLE orc all 1--800--554--6723.
BLOWER OPERATION
Whenthe engine has warmedup, the blow er
canbe positioned on the back of the operator.
Once the blower is positioned and ready for
operation, utilize the throttle trigger to main-
tainan operating speed necessary to accom-
plish thetask.
NOTE:Always run the engine at idle speed
fora few minutes to allow cooling befor estop-
ping the engine.
SERVICEWARNING: Avoid touching muffler
unless engine and muffler are cold. A hot
mufflercan cause serious burns.
GENERALRECOMMENDATIONS
Thewarranty onthis unit doesnotcover item s
that have been subjected to operator abuse
or negligence. Toreceive full value fr omthe
warranty,the operator must maintain unit as
instructed in this manual. Various adjust-
ments will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your unit.
CHECKFOR LOOSE
FASTENERSAND PARTS
SSpark Plug Boot
SAirFilter
SHousing Screws
CHECKFOR DAMAGEDOR WORN
PARTS
Contact an authorized service dealer for re-
placement of damaged or worn parts.
SON/STOPSwitch --EnsureON/STOP swi tch
functionsproperly bymovi ngthe sw itch to the
STOPposition. Makesure engi ne stops; then
restart engine and continue.
SFuelTank -- Do not use unit if fuel tank shows
signs of damage or leaks.
INSPECTAND CLEAN UNITAND
DECALS
SAfter each use, inspect complete unit for
looseor damaged parts. Cleanthe unit and
decalsusing a damp cloth wi th am ild deter-
gent.
SWipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
CLEANAIR FILTER
Air Filter Cover
AirFilter
Cleaningthe airfilt er:
A dirty air filter decreases engine perform-
ance and increases fuel consumption and
harmful emissions. Always clean or r eplace
air filter after every 5 hours of operation or
yearly,whi chever comes first.
1. Cleanthecover andthe area around it to
keepdebr is from falling into the carbure-
tor chamberw henthe cover is removed.
2. Remove parts as illustrated.
NOTE:Do not clean filter in gasoline or other
flammablesolvent. D oings o can createa fi re
hazardor produce harmful evaporativeemis-
sions.
3. Washthe filter in soap and water.
4. Allow filter to dry.
5. Apply a few drops of oil to the filter;
squeeze filter to distribute oil.
6. Replaceparts.
REPLACESPARK PLUG
Replace spark plug each year to ensure the
engine starts easier and runs better. Set
sparkplug gap at 0.020 inch. Ignition ti ming is
fixed, nonadjustable.
1. Twist, then pull off spark plug boot.
2. Removesparkplug from cylinder and dis-
card.
3. Replacewith Champion R CJ-6Y spark
plug and tighten securely with a 3/4 inch
socketwrench.
4. Reinstallthe spark plug boot.
CARBURETORADJUSTMENTS
Yourcarburetor is equipped with limitercaps .
Carburetoradjustment is a complicatedtask.
Wer ecommendthat y outak e your unitto an
authorized servi ce dealer. Dam agem ay occur if
you turn the needles beyond the limiter stops.