-- 7 --
NOTE: The engine speed can be adjusted
by moving the throttle lever to the left for low
speed or right for high speed.
Throttle Lever
7. To stop engine,move the throttle lever to
the STOP
position and h old un til en -
gine stops running.
NOTE: Ifenginedoes notstop,movechoke
lever to FULL CHOKE.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
1. MovethrottlelevertotheSTARTposition.
2. Move the choke lever to the HALF
CHOKE position
.
3. Pull starter handle sharply until engine
runs.
NOTE:If engine does not r un after 5 pulls, re-
peat STARTING A COLD ENGINE procedure.
4. After a 10 second warm-up, move the
choke lever to the RUN position.
DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting a
flooded engine)
Flooded engines can be started by placing the
choke l ever inthe RUN positionand thethrottle
leverintheSTARTposition;then,pul lt hes tar t-
er handle sharply to clear the engine of e xcess
fuel. T his couldrequire pullingthe starter handl e
many times depending on h ow badly the unit is
flooded. If the unit still does not start, refer to
TROUBLESHOOTING T ABL E o r call
1-800-554-6723
.
MAINTENANCE
Werecommendallmaintenance, serviceand
adjustments not listed in this m anual be per-
formed by an authorized service dealer.
HELPFUL TIP
IMPORTANT: Have all
repairs other than the rec-
ommended maintenance
described inthe instruction
manual performed by an
authorized service dealer.
If any dealer other than an authorized
service dealer performs work on the
product,WEEDEATERmay notpayfor
repairs under warranty. It i s your re-
sponsibility to maintain and perform
general maintenance.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Thewarrantyonthisunitdoesnotcoveritems
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. V arious adjust-
ments will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your unit.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
S Spark Plug Boot
S Air Filter
S Housing Screws
CHECK FOR D AMA GED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact an authorized service dealer for re-
placement of damaged or worn parts.
S Throttle Lever -- Ensure t hrottle lever func-
tionsproperly bym ovingthethrottleleverto
theSTOP
position andholdinguntilen-
ginestops running;thenrestart engineand
continue.
S Fuel Tank -- Discontinue use of unit if fuel
tank shows signs of damage or leaks.
INSPECT AND CL EAN UNIT AND
DECALS
S After each use, inspect complete unit for
loose ordamagedparts. Cleanthe unitus-
ing a dam p cloth with a m ild det ergent.
S Wipe off unit with aclean dry cloth.
CLEAN AIR FILTER
Air Filter
Air Filter Cover
Button
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.
1. Clean thecover andthe a reaaround it t o
keep debris from falling into the carbure-
tor chamber when the cover is removed.
2. Press button to open air filter cover. Re-
move air filter .
NOTE:Donotcleanfilteringasolineorother
flammablesolvent.Doing socan createafire
hazard orproduceharmfulevaporativeemis-
sions.
3. Wash the filter in soap and wa ter.
4. Allow filter to dry.
5. Apply a few dr ops of oil to the filter;
squeeze filter to distribute oil.
6. Replace parts.
