If engine has not started after 5 pulis (at HALF
CHOKE), repeat STARTING A COLD ENGINE
procedure.
If engine still does not start, proceed
to STARTING
A FLOODED
ENGINE.
9. To stop the engine, move the throttle lever to
the STOP position.
STARTING
A WARM
ENGINE
NOTE:
If fuel tank is empty, add fuel; then,
follow
STARTING
A COLD
ENGINE
proce-
dure. Do not fill fuel tank while engh_e is hot.
1. Move throttle
lever to the
4r_ position.
2. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs,
but no more than 5 pulls.
NOTE:
If engine has not started, pull starter
rope 5 more pulis. If engine still does not run,
it is probably
flooded.
3. To stop the engine, move the throttle lever to
the STOP position.
STARTING
A FLOODED
ENGINE
Rooded engines can be started by placing the
choke lever in the RUN position. Move throttle
lever to the fast position
_
; then. pull rope
until engine starts. After engine starts, move the
throttle lever to the slow position
_
to allow
engine to idle.
Starting
could require pulling the starter rope
many times depending on how badly the unit is
flooded.
If unit still doesn't start refer to the TROUBLE-
SHOOTING
TABLE or call 1-800-554-6723.
_bWAI-(I_III_I_:
Avoid
touching
muffler
unless
engine and muffler are cold.
A hot
muffler can cause serious burns.
_WARNING:
This unit is intended
for
blower
use only. Do not attempt to open inlet
cover. Opened or damaged inlet cover can re-
sult in serious injury. Discontinue
use of blow-
er immediately
if inlet cover becomes
opened
or damaged.
Take unit to your nearest autho-
rized service dealer
for repair.
GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cover items
that have been subjected
to operator
abuse
or negligence.
To receive full value from the
warranty,
the operator
must maintain
unit as
instructed
in this
manual.
Various
adjust-
ments
will need to be made periodically
to
properly
maintain
your unit.
CHECK
FOR
LOOSE
FASTENERS
AND
PARTS
• Spark Plug Boot
• Air Filter
• Housing
Screws
• Muffler
CHECK
FOR
DAMAGED
OR WORN
PARTS
Contact
an authorized
service dealer
for re-
placement
of damaged
or worn parts.
• Throttle
Lever - Ensure throttle
lever func-
tions properly by moving the throttle lever to
the
STOP
position.
Make
sure
engine
stops; then restart engine and continue.
• Fuel Tank - Do not use unit if fuel tank shows
signs of damage or teaks.
INSPECT
AND
CLEAN
UNIT
AND
DECALS
• After each use. inspect
compIete
unit for
loose or damaged
parts. Clean the unit and
decals using a damp cloth with a mild deter-
gent.
• Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
CLEAN
AIR
FILTER
Cover
Screws
Cleaning
the air filter:
A dirty air filter decreases
engine perform-
ance
and increases
fuel
consumption
and
harmful emissions.
Always
clean or replace
air filter after every
5 hours of operation
or
yearly, whichever
comes first.
1. Clean the cover
and the area around
it to
keep debris from falling into the carburetor
chamber when the cover
is removed.
2. Remove
parts as illustrated.
NOTE:
Do not clean filter in gasoline or other
flammable
soIvent. Doing so can create a fire
hazard or produce
harmful evaporative
emis-
sions.
3. Wash the filter in soap and water.
4. Allow filter to dry.
5. Apply
a few
drops
of oil to the filter;
squeeze
filter to distribute
oil.
6. Replace parts.
REPLACE
SPARK
PLUG
Replace spark
plug each year to ensure the
engine
starts
easier
and runs
better.
Set
spark plug gap at 0.025 inch. Ignition timing is
fixed, nonadjustable.
1. Twist. then pull off spark plug boot.
2. Remove spark plug from cylinder
and dis-
card.
3. Replace
with
Champion
RCJ-6Y
spark
plug and tighten securely
with a 3/4 inch
socket wrench.
4. Reinstall the spark plug boot.
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