NOTE: Do not attempt to clean the spark ar- | CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS | ||
resting screen. | There is no screw for idle adjustment on your | ||
1. | Loosen and remove the 2 screws from the | blower. The throttle lever is used to control | |
| muffler cover. Remove the muffler cover. | engine speed. The throttle lever can be | |
2. | Loosen and remove both screws from the | placed in one of four positions: STOP, IDLE | |
| exhaust diverter. | or , FULL THROTTLE or | , and one |
3. | Remove the exhaust diverter and spark | intermittent position. If your enginewill not run | |
| arresting screen. | properly or you require further assistance, | |
4 | Install new spark arresting screen. | contact an authorized service dealer or call | |
5. | Reinstall exhaust diverter and both |
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6.Reinstall muffler cover and 2 screws. Tighten securely.
NOTE: If any part of the muffler is cracked, broken or damaged, we recommend that the muffler be replaced.
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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 gasoline in fuel | ||
S | Allow engine to cool, and secure the unit | tank or fuel storage container. Follow the mix | |
| before storing or transporting. | instructions found on stabilizer container. Run | |
S | Store unit and fuel in a well ventilated area | engine at least 5 minutes after adding stabilizer. | |
| where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or | ENGINE | |
| open flames from water heaters, electric | S Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon of | |
| motors or switches, furnaces, etc. | 40:1, | |
S | Store unit with all guards in place. Position | the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the | |
| unit so that any sharp object cannot acci- | starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil. | |
| dentally cause injury. | S Replace spark plug with new one of recom- | |
S | Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of | mended type and heat range. | |
| children. | S Clean air filter. | |
SEASONAL STORAGE | S Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts, | ||
Prepare unit for storage at end of season or if | and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken, | ||
it will not be used for 30 days or more. | or worn parts. | ||
If your unit is to be stored for a period of time: | S At the beginning of the next season, use | ||
S Clean the entire unit before lengthy stor- | only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to | ||
| age. | oil ratio. | |
S | Store in a clean dry area. | OTHER | |
S | Lightly oil external metal surfaces. | S Do not store gasoline from one season to | |
FUEL SYSTEM | another. | ||
Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA- | S Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust. | ||
TION section of this manual, see message la- |
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beled IMPORTANT regarding the use of ga- sohol in your engine.