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REPLACING THE TRIMMER HEAD
1. Hold the dust cup with a wrench to keep
the shaft from turning while removing and
installing trimmer head.
Dust Cup
2. Remove trimmer head by turning coun-
terclockwise (looking from bottom of
unit).
3. Thread replacement trimmer head onto the
shaft by turning clockwise.
Only tighten
hand tight!
CARBURETOR IDLE SPEED
ADJUSTMENT
WARNING:
Keep others away when
making idle speed adjustments. The trimmer
head or any optional attachment will be spin-
ning during most of this procedure. Wear your
protective equipment and observe all safety
precautions. After making adjustments, the
trimmer head or any optional attachment
must not move/spin at idle speed.
The carburetor has been carefully set at the
factory. Adjustments may be necessary if you
notice any of the following conditions:
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Engine will not idle when the throttle is
released.
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The trimmer head or any optional
attachment moves/spins at idle.
Make adjustments with the unit supported so
the cutting attachment is off the ground and
will not make contact with any object. Hold
the unit by hand while running and making ad-
justments. Keep all parts of your body away
from the cutting attachment and muffler.
To adjust idle speed:
Allow engine to idle. Adjust speed until engine
runs without trimmer head or any optional at-
tachment moving or spinning (idle too fast) or
engine stalling (idle speed too slow).
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Turn idle speed screw clockwise to increase
engine speed if engine stalls or dies.
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Turn idle speed screw counterclockwise to
decrease engine speed if trimmer head or any
optional attachment moves or spins at idle.
WARNING:
Recheck the idle speed
after each adjustment. The trimmer head or
any optional attachment must not move or
spin at idle speed to avoid serious injury to the
operator or others.
Air filter
cover
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.
STORAGE
WARNING:
Perform the following
steps after each use:
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Allow engine to cool before storing or trans-
porting.
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Store unit and fuel in a well ventilated area
where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or
open flames from water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
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Store unit with all guards in place. Position
unit so that any sharp object cannot acci-
dentally cause injury.
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Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of
children.
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:
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Clean the entire unit before lengthy
storage.
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Store in a clean dry area.
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Lightly oil external metal surfaces.
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 acceptable alternative in
minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits
during storage. Add stabilizer to the gasoline
in the fuel tank or fuel storage container.
Follow the mix instructions found on stabilizer
container. Run engine at least 5 minutes after
adding stabilizer.
