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Idle
Speed
Adjustment
Allow engine to idle. Adjust speed until engine
runs without blade moving (idle too fast) or en-
gine stalling
(idle speed too slow).
• Turn
idle speed
screw
clockwise
to in-
crease engine speed if engine stalls or dies.
• Turn idle speed screw counterclockwise
to
decrease
engine speed if the blade moves
at idle.
_WARNING:
Recheck
the idle speed
after each adjustment.
The blade must not
move at idle speed to avoid serious
injury to
the operator
or others.
Idle Speed Screw
If you require further assistance
or are unsure
about performing
this procedure,
contact
an
authorized
service
dealer
or
call
1-800-554-6723.
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.
REPLACE
FUEL
FILTER
To replace fuel filter, drain unit by running it dry
of fuel, then remove fuel cap/retainer
assem-
bly from tank. Pull filter from tank and remove
it from the fuel line. Install new fuel filter on fuel
line; reinstall
parts.
Fuel Filter
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r=WARNING:
Perform
the
following
steps after each use:
• Allow engine to cool,
and secure
the unit
before storing or transporting.
• Store unit and fuel in aweH ventilated
area
where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks
or
open flames
from water
heaters,
electric
motors or switches,
furnaces,
etc.
• Store unit with ali guards in place. Position
unit so that any sharp object cannot acci-
dentally
cause injury.
• Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of
children.
• Ensure ON/OFF
switch is in the OFF posi-
tion.
• Disconnect
the spark
plug wire.
• Apply a light machine
oil along the edge of
the top strap as shown.
SEASONAL
STORAGE
Prepare unit for storage at end of season 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.
• Store in a clean dry area.
• Clean
all parts
and
check
for damage.
Have damaged
parts repaired
or replaced
by an authorized
service dealer.
• Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws
tight.
• Lightly oil external
metal surfaces,
includ-
ing the blade.
To oil the blade,
do the following:
• Stop the engine and allow blade to come to
a complete
stop.
FUEL
SYSTEM
Under
FUELING
ENGINE
in the OPERA-
TION section of this manual, see message
la-
beled iMPORTANT
regarding
the use of ga-
sohol in your engine.
Fuel stabilizer is an ac-
ceptable alternative
in minimizing the formation
of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add stabi-
lizer to gasoline in fuel tank or fuet storage con-
tainer. Follow the mix instructions found on sta-
bilizer container, Run engine at least 5 minutes
after adding stabilizer,
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