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CARBURETTOR
The carburettor mixture setting has been set at the factory and will not need adjusting.
Adjusting the idle speed Fig 12, if adjustment is necessary turn the
T
screw clockwise until the
blades start to move, then turn the screw
T
anticlockwise until the blades stop.
T
screw
If the idle speed cannot be adjusted to stop the blades moving at idle, contact your dealer
for repair before use.
STORAGE
Oil the blades to prevent rust.
Remove the spark plug, pour a small amount of oil into the cylinder. Rotate the crankshaft several
times using the starting rope in order to distribute the oil. Put the spark plug back in.
Remove the fuel from the machine.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine will not start, power loss.
Check that the fuel tank is not empty. Fill with mixed fuel.
The fuel does not reach the carburettor. Change the fuel filter in the fuel tank.
There is water in the fuel. Drain and clean the fuel system.
The air filter is dirty. Clean or replace the air filter.
There are carbon deposits in the exhaust muffler restricting the engine. Clean or change
the muffler.
Spark plug is worn. Replace spark plug.
Fig 12,