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11. Pull guide barforward until chain issnug
inguide bar groove. Ensureall drive links
are in the bar groove.
12. Now, install bar clamp making sure the
adjusting pin is positioned in t he lower
hole in the guide bar.
Adjusting Pin
Lower Hole
Guide Bar
13. Install bar clamp nut and finger tighten
only. Do not tighten any further at this
point. Proceed to the CHAIN ADJUST-
MENT section.

CHAIN ADJUSTMENT

See CHECK CHAIN TENSION in M AINTE-
NANCE section.

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

WARNING: Keepothers away when
making idle speed adjustments. Thechain
will be moving during most of this proc edure.
Wearyour protec tive equipment and observe
all safety precautions. Aft er making adjust-
ments, the chain must not move at idle speed.
The carburetor has been carefully set at the
factory. Adjustment t o the idle speed may be
necessary if you notice any of the following
conditions:
SEngine will not idle when the throttle isre-
leased.
SThe chain movesat i dle.
Make adjustments with the unit supported so
the pruner is off the ground and the chain will
not make contact with any object. Hold the
unit byhand while running and making adjust-
ments. K eep all parts of your body away from
the chain and muffler.
Idle Speed Screw

IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT

Allowengine to idle. Adjust idle speed until en-
gine runs without chain moving (idle too fast)
or 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 chain moves at
idle.
WARNING: Recheck the idle speed
after each adjustment. Thechain must not
move at idle speed to avoid serious injury to
the operator or others.
If you require further assistance or are unsure
about performing this procedure, contact your
authorized service dealer or call
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
storage.
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.