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CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

WARNING: Keepothers awaywhen
making idle speed adjustments. The blade
shaft will be spinning during most ofthis pro-
cedure. Wearyour protective equipment and
observe all safety precautions. After making
adjustments, the blade shaftmust not spinat
idle speed.
The carburetor has been carefully set at the
factory.A djustments may be necessary if y ou
notice any of the following conditions:
SEngine will not idle when the throttle i sre-
leased.
SThe blade spins at idle.
Keep others away when making idle speed
adjustments. Removethe blade before mak-
ingcarburet or idle speed adjustments. Do not
make adjustments from the blade side of the
unit. Recheck the idle speed after each ad-
justment. The blade must not spin at idle
speed to avoid serious injury to the operator
or others. Make adjustm ents with the unit
supported so the blade is off the ground and
will not make contact with any object. Hold
theunit by hand while running and making ad-
justments. Keep all parts of your body away
from the blade and muffler.

Idle Speed Adjustment

Allow engine toidle. Adjus t speedunt ilengine
runs without the blade shaft spinning (idletoo
fast) or engine stalling (idle speed too slow).
STurn idle speed screw clockwise to in-
creaseengine speed if engine stalls or dies.
STurn idle speed screw counterclockwise to
decrease engine speed if the blade shaft
spins at idle speed.
WARNING: Recheck the idle speed
after each adjustment. The blade shaft must
notspi n at idle speed to avoid serious injury to
the operator or others.
Idle Speed
Adjustment
Screw
Ifyou require further assis tance or are unsure
about performing this procedure, contact an
authorized service dealer or c all
1--800--554--6723.
STORAGE
WARNING: Perform the following
steps after each use:
SAllow engine to cool before stori ng or trans-
porting.
SStore unit and f uel 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:
SClean the entire unit before lengthy stor-
age.
SStore in a clean dry area.
SLightly oil external metal surfaces.

FUEL SYSTEM

Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA-
TIONsection of this manual , see message la-
beledIMPORTANT regardingt he use ofga-
sohol in your engine.
Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in
minimizing the formation of fuelgum deposits
during storage. Add stabilizer to the gasoline
in the fuel tank or fuel st orage container. Fol-
low the mix instructions found on stabilizer
container. Run engine at least 5 minutes after
adding stabilizer.

ENGINE

SRemove spark plug and pour1 teaspoon of
40:1,2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) through
the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the
starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil.
SReplace spark plug with newone of recom-
mended type and heat range.
SClean air filter.
SCheck entire unit for loose screws, nuts,
and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken,
or worn parts.
SAt the beginning of the next season, use
onlyf reshfuel havi ng theproper gasoline to
oil ratio.

OTHER

SDo not store gasoline from one season to
another.
SReplace your gasoline can if it starts to rust.