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 speed if engine stalls or dies.
STurn idle speed screw counterclockwise to decrease engine speed if the blade moves at idle.
WARNING: Recheck the idle speed after each adjustment. The blade must not move at idle speed to avoid serious injury to the operator or others.
Idle Speed Screw
If you require further assistance or are unsure about performing this procedure, contact an au-
thorized service dealer or call
REPLACE SPARK PLUG
Replace spark plug each year to ensure the engine starts easier and runs better. Set spark plug gap at 0.025 inch. Ignition timing is fixed, nonadjustable.
1.Twist, then pull off spark plug boot.
2.Remove spark plug from cylinder and dis- card.
3.Replace with Champion
4.Reinstall the spark plug boot.
REPLACE FUEL FILTER
To replace fuel filter, drain unit by running it dry of fuel, then remove fuel cap/retainer assem- bly from tank. Pull filter from tank and remove it from the fuel line. Install new fuel filter on fuel line; reinstall parts.
Fuel Filter
Fuel Line
STORAGE
WARNING: Perform the following steps after each use:
SAllow engine to cool, and secure the unit before storing or transporting.
SStore unit and fuel 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.
SStore in a clean dry area.
S Clean all parts and check for damage. Have damaged parts repaired or replaced by an authorized service dealer.
SKeep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight.
SLightly oil external metal surfaces, includ-
ing the blade.
To oil the blade, do the following:
SStop the engine and allow blade to come to
a complete stop.
SEnsure ON/OFF switch is in the OFF posi-
tion.
SDisconnect the spark plug wire.
SApply a light machine oil along the edge of the top strap as shown.
