Line t hrough
guide ring
Replacement
Spool
3. Rest guide ring o nspool and place line
through
slot. Allow line t o extend
4-6inch-
es (10 - 15 cm) from center ofspool.
4. Ensure
line r emains
inslot while screwing
cap ontothe shaft. Only t ighten cap
hand tight!
CARBURETOR
ADJUSTMENT
WARNING:
Keep
others away when
maMng idle speed adjustments.
The trimmer
head will be spinning
during
this procedure.
Wear your protective
equipment
and observe
all safety precautions.
The carburetor
has been carefully
set at the
factory. Adjustments
may be necessary
if you
notice any of the foilowh_g conditions:
• Engine will not idle when the throttle is re-
leased.
Make adjustments
with the unit supported
so
the cutting
attachment
is off the ground
and
will not make contact
with any object.
Hold
the unit by hand while running and making ad-
justments.
Keep all parts of your body away
from the cutting attachment
and muffler.
Idle Speed
Adjustment
Allow engine to idIe. Adjust speed unti_ engine
runs without stalling
(idle speed too slow).
• Turn
idle speed
screw
clockwise
to in-
crease engine speed if engine stalls or dies.
• Turn idle speed screw counterclockwise
to
decrease
engine speed.
Idle Speed Screw
Air Filter Cover
If you require further assistance
or are unsure
about performing
this procedure,
contact
an
authorized
service
dealer
or
call
1-800-554-6723.
,&
,='_WARNING:
Perform
the following
steps after each use:
• Allow engine to cool,
and secure
the unit
before storing or transporting.
• Store unit and fuel h_awell
ventilated
area
where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks
or
open flames
from water
heaters,
electric
motors or switches,
furnaces,
etc.
• Store unit with all guards in place. Position
unit so that any sharp object cannot acci-
dentally
cause injury.
• Store 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:
• Clean the entire unit before lengthy storage.
• Store in a clean dry area.
• Lightly oil external
metal surfaces.
FUEL
SYSTEM
Under
FUELING
ENGINE
in the
OPERA-
TION section of this manual, see message
la-
beled IMPORTANT
regarding
the use of ga-
sohol in your engine.
Fuel stabilizer
is an acceptable
alternative
in
minimizing
the formation
of fuel gum deposits
during storage.
Add stabilizer
to the gasoline
in the fuel tank or fuel storage container.
Follow the mix instructions
found on stabilizer
container.
Run engine at least 5 minutes after
adding stabilizer.
HELPFUL
TIP
_
Duringstorageofyourgas/
I
_&_
oilmixture,
theoilwillsepa_
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I_lJ_._lm_
rate from the gas.
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We recommend
that you
I
_'_4VfJ ahake thegaeoanweekly I
to insure proper blending of
I
the gas and oil.
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ENGINE
• Remove
spark plug and pour 1 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.
• Replace spark plug with new one of recom-
mended
type and heat range.
• Clean air filter.
• Check
entire unit for loose screws,
nuts,
and bolts. Replace
any damaged,
broken,
or
worn
parts,
• At the beginning
of the next season,
use
only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to
oil ratio.
OTHER
• Do not store gasoiine
from one season to
another.
• Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust.