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STARTING
A FLOODED
ENGINE
Flooded
engines
can be started
by placing
the ON/OFF
switch in the ON position and the
choke lever in the OFF CHOKE
position
and
engaging
the throttle
lock as directed
in the
STARTING
A COLD
ENGINE
section; then,
pull the rope to clear the engine
of excess
fuel. Starting
could require pulling the starter
rope many times depending on how badiy the
unit is flooded. If the unit still doesn't start, refer
to the TROUBLESHOOTING
TABLE
or call
1-800-554-6723.
="=WARNING:
Ensure
ON/OFF
switch
is in the OFF position
and disconnect
the
spark
plug before
performing
maintenance
except
for carburetor
adjustments.
GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cover items
that have been subjected
to operator
abuse
or negligence.
To receive fuli 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
CHECK
FOR
DAMAGED
OR
WORN
PARTS
Contact
an authorized
service dealer
for re-
placement
of damaged
or worn parts.
• ON/OFF
Switch
- Ensure
ON/OFF
switch
functions properly by moving the switch tothe
OFF position. Make sure engine stops; then
restart engine and continue.
• Fuel Tank - Do not use unit if fuel tank shows
signs of damage or leaks.
INSPECT
AND
CLEAN
UNIT
AND
LABELS
• Before
and after each use, inspect com-
plete unit for loose or damaged
parts. After
each use. clean the unit and labels using a
damp cloth with a mild detergent.
• Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
CLEAN
AIR
FILTER
Air Filter
Cover
Air Filter
Screw
Cleaning
the air filter:
A dirty air filter decreases
engine
perform-
ance
and increases
fuel
consumption
and
harmful emissions.
Always
clean after every
5 hours of operation.
• Clean the cover
and the area around
it to
keep debris from falling into the carburetor
chamber
when the cover is removed.
• Remove
parts as illustrated.
NOTE:
Do not clean filter in gasoline
or other
flammable
solvent.
Doing so can create afire
hazard or produce
harmful evaporative
emis-
sions.
• Wash the filter in soap and water.
• Allow filter to dry.
• Add a few drops of oil to the filter; squeeze
filter to distribute
oil.
• Replace
parts.
INSPECT
MUFFLER
AND
SPARK
ARRESTING
SCREEN
,_ WARNING:
The muffler on this prod-
uct contains
chemicals
known to the State of
California
to cause cancer.
As your unit is used, carbon deposits
build up
on the muffler and spark arresting
screen and
must be removed to avoid creating a fire haz-
ard or affecting
engine performance.
For normal homeowner
use, the muffler and
spark
arresting
screen
will not require
any
service.
After 50 hours of use, we recom-
mend that your muffler
be serviced
or re-
piaced by an authorized
service dealer.
CARBURETOR
ADJUSTMENT
_& WARNING:
Keep others away when
making
idle speed
adjustments.
The blade
wilt be moving during most of this procedure.
Wear your protective
equipment
and observe
all safety precautions.
When
making adjust-
ments,
use a screwdriver
short
enough
to
keep your hands
behind the handguard
and
away
from the blade.
After
making
adjust-
ments, the blade must not move at idle speed.
The carburetor
has been carefully
set at the
factory. Adjustments
may be necessary
if you
notice any of the following
conditions:
• Engine
will not idle when the throttle is re-
leased.
• The blade moves at idle. Keep others away
when making idle speed adjustments.
Make
adjustments
with the unit resting
on a
level surface free of debris that can be caught
in the hedge trimmer
blade.
Serious
injury to
the operator and others can occur if the car-
buretor
is not properly
adjusted.
Keep all
parts of your body away from the blade and
muffler.
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