Idle Speed
"IDLE"
Allow engine to idla
If the blade
moves, idle speed is too fast.
If the en-
gine stalls, idle speed is too slow.
• Turn IDLE screw clockwise
to in-
crease idle speed.
• Turn IDLE screw counterclockwise
to
decrease
idle speed.
,_ WARNING:
Recheck the idle
speed after each adjustment. The
blade must not move at idle speed to
avoid serious injury to the operator and
others.
Low Speed Mixture - L
1. Allow the engine to idle.
2. Turn low speed mixture screw (L)
slowly clockwise until the speed
starts to drop.
3. Turn the low speed mixture screw
(L) counterclockwise until the speed
increases and then starts to drop
again.
4. Set the low speed mixture screw (L)
at the midpoint between the two
positions.
Readjust the idle speed (see IDLE
SPEED
ADJUSTMENT).
High Speed
Mixture - H
CAUTION:
Do not operate engine at full
throttle for prolonged periods while mak-
ing high speed adjustments
as damage
to the engine can occur. Adjust the high
speed screw 1/16 of a turn at a time. A
1/16 turn is about the width of the slot in
the top of the screw.
1. Allow the engine to idle.
2. Squeeze
the throttle trigger fully.
Turn the high speed mixture
screw
(H) counterclockwise
until it stops.
3, Turn the high speed mixture
screw
(H) screw the minimum amount
clockwise
until the engine runs
smoothly.
After completing
adjustments,
check
for acceleration
and blade movement
at idle. Reset if necessary.
Acceleration
Check
If the engine dies or hesitates
instead
of accelerating,
turn the low speed mix-
ture screw (L) counterclockwise
until
you have smooth acceleration
with no
blade movement
at idle.
CAUTION:
If the engine does not oper-
ate according to these instructions after
repeating
the
adjusting
steps,
do not
use the unit, Take it to your Sears Sew-
ice Center,
_ILWARNING:
Perform
the following
steps after each use:
• Allow engine to cool, and secure the
unit before storing or transporting.
• Store 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.
• Store
unit with all guards in place.
Position unit so that any sharp object
cannot accidentally
cause injury.
• Store
unit and fuel well out of the
reach of children.
Prepare
unit for storage
at end of sea-
son or if it will not be used for 30 days
or more.
EXTERNAL
SURFACES
• If your unit is to be stored
for a period
of time, clean it thoroughly
before
storage. Store in a clean dry area.
• Lightly oil external
metal surfaces,
in-
cluding the blade.
To oil the blade,
do the following:
• Stop the engine and allow blade to
come to a complete
stop.
• Disconnect
the spark plug wire.
• Clean all parts and check for damage.
Have damaged parts repaired or re-
placed by your Sears Service Center.
• Apply a light machine
oil along the
edge of the top strap as shown.
OIL
FUEL SYSTEM
Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA-
TION section of this manual,
see mes-
sage labeled IMPORTANT
regarding
the use of gasohol in your engine.
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