10. Align the notches with the line exit
holes.
11. Push spool into hub until it snaps
into place.
12. Pull the lines extending outside of
the hub to release them from the
notches.
CARBURETOR
ADJUSTMENT
WARNING:
Keep others away
when making idle speed adjustments.
The trimmer head or any optional at-
tachment will be spinning during most of
this procedure.
Wear your protective
equipment and observe all safety pre-
cautions.
After making adjustments, the
trimmer head or any optional attach-
ment must not move/spin at idle speed.
The carburetor
has been carefully set
at the factory. Adjustments
may be
necessary
if you notice any of the fol-
lowing conditions:
• Engine will not idle when the throttle is
released.
• The trimmer head or optional attach-
ment moves/spins
at idle.
Make adjustments with the unit sup-
ported 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 adjustments.
Keep all parts of your body away from
the cutting attachment
and muffler.
Idle Speed Adjustment
Allow engine to idle. Adjust speed until
engine runs without trimmer head or
optional
attachment
moving or spin-
ning (idle too fast) or 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 optional attachment
moves or spins at idle.
_,WARNING:
Recheck the idle
speed after each adjustment.
The
trimmer head or optional
attachment
must not move or spin at idle speed to
avoid serious injury to the operator or
others.
Idle Speed Screw
Air Filter Cover
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.
_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 tile 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.
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