CARBURETOR IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT
WARNING: Keep others away when making idle speed adjustments. The trimmer head or any optional attachment will be spin- ning during most of this procedure. Wear your protective equipment and observe all safety precautions. After making adjustments, the trimmer head 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:
S Engine will not idle when the throttle is released.
S The trimmer head or any optional attachment moves/spins at idle.
Make adjustments with the unit supported so the cutting attachment is off the ground and will not make contact with any object.
Hold the unit by hand while running and mak- ing adjustments. Keep all parts of your body away from the cutting attachment and muffler.
To adjust idle speed:
Allow engine to idle. Adjust speed until engine runs without trimmer head or any optional at- tachment moving or spinning (idle too fast) or engine stalling (idle speed too slow).
STurn idle speed screw clockwise to increase engine speed if engine stalls or dies.
S Turn idle speed screw counterclockwise to decrease engine speed if trimmer head or any optional attachment moves or spins at idle.
WARNING: Recheck the idle speed after each adjustment. The trimmer head or any optional attachment must not move or spin at idle speed to avoid serious injury to the operator or others.
Idle Speed Screw
Air Filter Cover
If you require further assistance or are unsure about performing this procedure, contact an authorized service dealer or call
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.
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
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:
SCheck entire unit for loose screws or nuts. Replace any damaged, worn or broken parts.
S Clean the entire unit before lengthy storage.
SStore in a clean dry area.
SInspect the blade shield area and clean any dirt, grass, leaves, or debris that has col- lected. Inspect the blade and blade shield; re-
place a blade that is bent, warped, cracked, broken or damaged in any other way.
SLightly oil external metal surfaces.
SApply a coating of oil to the entire surface of the blade; wrap it in heavy paper or cloth.
FUEL SYSTEM
Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA- TION section of this manual, see message la- beled IMPORTANT regarding the use of ga- sohol in your engine.
Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to the gasoline in the fuel tank or fuel storage container. Fol- low the mix instructions found on stabilizer container. Run engine at least 5 minutes after adding stabilizer.
HELPFUL TIP
During storage of your gas/ oil mixture, the oil will sepa- rate from the gas.
We recommend that you shake the gas can weekly to insure proper blending of the gas and oil.
ENGINE
SRemove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon of 40:1,
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.
SAt 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.
SReplace your gasoline can if it starts to rust.
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