CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

WARNING: Perform the following

Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in

 

minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits

steps after each use:

during storage. Add stabilizer to the gasoline

S Allow engine to cool, and secure the unit

in the fuel tank or fuel storage container. Fol-

 

before storing or transporting.

low the mix instructions found on stabilizer

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Store unit and fuel in a well ventilated area

container. Run engine at least 5 minutes after

 

where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or

adding stabilizer.

 

open flames from water heaters, electric

ENGINE

 

motors or switches, furnaces, etc.

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Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon of

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Store unit with all guards in place. Position

 

40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) through

 

unit so that any sharp object cannot acci-

 

the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the

 

dentally cause injury.

 

starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil.

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Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of

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Replace spark plug with new one of recom-

 

children.

 

mended type and heat range.

SEASONAL STORAGE

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Clean air filter.

Prepare unit for storage at end of season or if

S Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts,

it will not be used for 30 days or more.

 

and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken,

If your unit is to be stored for a period of time:

 

or worn parts.

S

Clean the entire unit before lengthy storage.

S At the beginning of the next season, use

S

Store in a clean dry area.

 

only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to

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Lightly oil external metal surfaces.

 

oil ratio.

FUEL SYSTEM

OTHER

Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA-

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Do not store gasoline from one season to

TION section of this manual, see message la-

 

another.

beled IMPORTANT regarding the use of ga-

S

Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust.

sohol in your engine.

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