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.
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| 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 | ||
S | 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. | S | Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon of | |
S | Store unit with all guards in place. Position |
| 40:1, | |
| 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. | |
S | Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of | S | Replace spark plug with new one of recom- | |
| children. |
| mended type and heat range. | |
SEASONAL STORAGE | S | 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 | |
S | Lightly oil external metal surfaces. |
| oil ratio. | |
FUEL SYSTEM | OTHER | |||
Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA- | S | 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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