Weed Eater 545186729, FB25 Maintenance, Helpful Tip, Starting A Warm Engine, IMPORTANT Have all

NOTE: The engine speed can be adjusted by moving the throttle lever to the left for low speed or right for high speed.

Throttle Lever

7. To stop engine, move the throttle lever to

the STOP position and hold until en-

gine stops running.

NOTE: If engine does not stop, move choke lever to FULL CHOKE.

STARTING A WARM ENGINE

1.Move throttle lever to the START position.

2.Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.

3.Pull starter handle sharply until engine runs.

NOTE: If engine does not run after 5 pulls, re- peat STARTING A COLD ENGINE procedure.

4.After a 10 second warm-up, move the choke lever to the RUN position.

DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting a flooded engine)

Flooded engines can be started by placing the choke lever in the RUN position and the throttle lever in the START position; then, pull the start- er handle sharply to clear the engine of excess fuel. This could require pulling the starter handle many times depending on how badly the unit is flooded. If the unit still does not start, refer to TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call 1-800-554-6723.

MAINTENANCE

We recommend all maintenance, service and adjustments not listed in this manual be per- formed by an authorized service dealer.

HELPFUL TIP

IMPORTANT: Have all

repairs other than the rec- ommended maintenance described in the instruction manual performed by an authorized service dealer.

If any dealer other than an authorized service dealer performs work on the product, WEED EATER may not pay for repairs under warranty. It is your re- sponsibility to maintain and perform general maintenance.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty 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.

SThrottle Lever -- Ensure throttle lever func- tions properly by moving the throttle lever to

the STOP position and holding until en- gine stops running; then restart engine and continue.

SFuel Tank -- Discontinue use of unit if fuel tank shows signs of damage or leaks.

INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND DECALS

SAfter each use, inspect complete unit for loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit us- ing a damp cloth with a mild detergent.

SWipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.

CLEAN AIR FILTER

Air Filter Cover

Air Filter

Button

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.

1.Clean the cover and the area around it to keep debris from falling into the carbure- tor chamber when the cover is removed.

2.Press button to open air filter cover. Re- move air filter.

NOTE: Do not clean filter in gasoline or other flammable solvent. Doing so can create a fire hazard or produce harmful evaporative emis- sions.

3.Wash the filter in soap and water.

4.Allow filter to dry.

5.Apply a few drops of oil to the filter; squeeze filter to distribute oil.

6.Replace parts.

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