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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
REPLACING THE LINE
1. Move the ON/OFF switch to the OFF
position.
2. Disconnect the spark plug lead wire.
3. Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap but-
ton. Clean entire surface of hub and
spool. Replace with apre-wound spool, or
cut a length of 6 meters of 1,6 mm diame-
ter line.
WARNING:
Never use wire, rope,
string, etc., which can break off and become a
dangerous missile.
4. Insert one end of the line about 1 cm into
the small hole on the inside of spool.
Small
Hole
Spool
Hub
Line exit hole
Line in
Notch
5. Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the
spool. W ind in the direction of the arrow
found on the spool.
6. Push the line into the notch, leaving 7 -- 12
cm unwound.
7. Insert the line into the the exit hole in the
hub as s hown in the illustration.
8. Align the notch with the line exit hole.
9. Push spool into hub until it snaps into
place.
10. P ull the line extending outside of the hub
to release it from the notch.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps.
Damage will occur if you turn t he needles be-
yond the limiter stops. Carburetor adjustment
is a complicated task. W e recommend that
you take your unit to an authorized service
dealer.
STORAGE
WARNING:
Perform the following
steps after each use:
S Allow engine to cool before storing or trans-
porting.
S 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.
S Empty fuel tank before storing or transport-
ing the unit.
S Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of
children.
S Store unit with all guards in place. Position
unit so that any sharp object cannot acci-
dentally cause injury.
SEASONAL STORAGE
Prepare unit for storage at end of season or i f
it will not be used for 30 days or more.
If your unit is to be stored for a peri od of time:
S Clean the entire unit before lengthy stor-
age.
S Store in a clean dry area.
S Lightly oil external metal surfaces.
ENGINE
S Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon of
40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) through
the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the
starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil.
S Replace spark plug with new one of recom-
mended type and heat range.
S Clean air filter.
S Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts,
and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken,
or worn parts.
S At the beginning of t he next season, use
only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to
oil ratio.
OTHER
S Do not store gasoline from one season to
another.
S Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust.
