• Engine will n ot i dle when t he throttle is
released.
• The trimmer head o rblade m oves/
spins a tidle.
Make a djustments
with the unit s up-
ported sothe cutting attachment
isoff
the ground and will n ot m ake c ontact
with any object. Hold t heunit b yhand
while running and making adjust-
ments. Keep a ll p arts o fyour b ody
away f rom the cutting attachment
and
muffler.
Idle
Speed Adjustment
Allow engine to idle. Adjust speed until
engine runs without trimmer head or
blade moving or spinning (idle too fast)
or engine stalling (idle speed too slow).
• Turn idle speed screw clockwise
to
increase
engine speed if engine
stalls or dies.
• Turn idle speed screw counterclock-
wise to decrease
engine speed if
trimmer head or blade moves or
spins at idle.
dIIWARNING:
Recheck the idle
speed after each adjustment.
The
trimmer head or blade must not move
or spin at idle speed to avoid serious
injury to the operator or others.
Air Filter
__
Cover
Idle Speed
Screw
If you require further assistance
or are
unsure about performing
this proce-
dure, contact your Sears Service Cen-
ter or call our customer assistance
help line at 1-800-235-5878.
,ti
dt_WARNING:
Perform the follow-
ing steps after each use:
• Allow engine to cool before storing
or transporting.
• Store unit and fuel in a well venti-
lated 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 ob-
ject cannot accidentally
cause injury.
• Store unit and fuel well out of the
reach of children.
SEASONAL
STORAGE
Prepare unit for storage at end of sea-
son 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
Empty the fuel system before storage
for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas
tank, start the engine and let it run un-
til the fuel lines and carburetor
are
empty. Use fresh fuel next season.
Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA-
TION section of this manual, see mes-
sage labeled IMPORTANT
regarding
the use of gasohol
in your engine.
Fuel stabilizer
is an acceptable
alter-
native 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 3 min-
utes after adding stabilizer.
Craftsman
40:1,2-cycle
engine oil (air
cooled) is already blended with fuel
stabilizer.
If you do not use this Sears
oil, you can add a fuel stabilizer
to
your fuel tank.
ENGINE
• Remove spark plug and pour 1 tea-
spoon 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
recommended
type and heat range.
• Clean air filter.
• Check entire unit for loose screws,
nuts, and bolts. Replace any dam-
aged, 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 gasoline from one sea-
son to another.
• Replace your gasoline can if it starts
to rust.
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