STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE
Flooded engines can be started by placing the ON/OFF switch in the ON position and the choke lever in the OFF CHOKE position and engaging the throttle lock as directed in the STARTING A COLD ENGINE section; then, pull the rope to clear the engine of excess fuel. Starting could require pulling the starter rope many times depending on how badly the unit is flooded. If the unit still doesn’t start, refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call
WARNING: Ensure ON/OFF switch is in the OFF position and disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Thewarranty on this unit does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the 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.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
SSpark Plug Boot S Air Filter
S Housing Screws
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS
Contact an authorized service dealer for re- placement of damaged or worn parts.
S ON/OFF Switch
SFuel Tank
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND LABELS
SBefore and after each use, inspect com- plete unit for loose or damaged parts. After
each use, clean the unit and labels using a damp cloth with a mild detergent.
SWipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
CLEAN AIR FILTER
Air Filter
Cover
Air Filter
Screw
Cleaning the air filter:
A dirty air filter decreases engine perform- ance and increases fuel consumption and harmful emissions. Always clean after every 5 hours of operation.
SClean the cover and the area around it to keep debris from falling into the carburetor
chamber when the cover is removed.
SRemove parts as illustrated.
NOTE: Do not clean filter in gasoline or other flammable solvent. Doing so can create a fire hazard or produce harmful evaporative emis- sions.
SWash the filter in soap and water. S Allow filter to dry.
S Add a few drops of oil to the filter; squeeze filter to distribute oil.
S Replace parts.
INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN
WARNING: The muffler on this prod- uct contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer.
As your unit is used, carbon deposits build up on the muffler and spark arresting screen and must be removed to avoid creating a fire haz- ard or affecting engine performance.
For normal homeowner use, the muffler and spark arresting screen will not require any service. After 50 hours of use, we recom- mend that your muffler be serviced or re- placed by an authorized service dealer.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
WARNING: Keep others away when making idle speed adjustments. The blade will be moving during most of this procedure. Wear your protective equipment and observe all safety precautions. When making adjust- ments, use a screwdriver short enough to keep your hands behind the handguard and away from the blade. After making adjust- ments, the blade must not move 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 re- leased.
SThe blade moves at idle. Keep others away when making idle speed adjustments.
Make adjustments with the unit resting on a level surface free of debris that can be caught in the hedge trimmer blade. Serious injury to the operator and others can occur if the car- buretor is not properly adjusted. Keep all parts of your body away from the blade and muffler.
Idle Speed Adjustment
Allow engine to idle. Adjust speed until engine runs without blade moving (idle too fast) or en- gine stalling (idle speed too slow).
S Turn idle speed screw clockwise to in- crease engine speedif engine stalls or dies.
STurn idle speed screw counterclockwise to decrease engine speed if the blade moves at idle.
