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INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND DECALS • After each use, inspect complete unit for loose or damaged parts. • Clean the unit using a damp cloth with a mild detergent. Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth. CLEAN AIR FILTER A dirty air filter decreases engine performance and increases fuel consumption. Always clean after every 10 hours of operation, or more frequently in dusty environments. 1. Clean the cover and the area around it to keep debris from falling into the carburetor chamber when the cover is removed. 2. Loosen knob to open air filter cover. 3. Remove air filter. NOTE: Do not clean filter in gasoline or other flammable solvent. Doing so can create a fire hazard or produce harmful vapors. 4. Wash the filter in soap and water. 1. Twist, then pull off spark plug boot. 2. Remove spark plug from cylinder and discard. 3. Replace with Champion RCJ-6Y spark plug and tighten securely with a 3/4 inch socket wrench. 4. Reinstall the spark plug boot. INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN aa WARNING: The muffler on this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer. As your unit is used, carbon deposits build up on the muffler and spark arresting screen and must be removed to avoid creating a fire hazard or affecting engine performance. For normal homeowner use, the muffler and spark arresting screen will not require any service. After 50 hours of use, we recommend that your muffler be serviced or replaced by your authorized service dealer. CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS 5. Allow filter to dry. 6. Apply a few drops of filter oil to the filter; squeeze filter to distribute oil. 7. Replace parts. REPLACE SPARK PLUG Replace spark plug each year to ensure the engine starts easier and runs better. Set spark plug gap at 0.6-0.7 mm. Ignition timing is fixed, nonadjustable. NOTE: This spark ignition system complies with the Canadian standard ICES-002. 1. Start the engine normally. 2. Run the engine at idle speed until operating temperature is reached (2-3 minutes). 3. Use a screwdriver to turn the engine idle speed adjustment screw. • Turn the idle screw clockwise to increase engine idle speed. • Turn the idle screw counterclockwise to decrease engine idle speed. If your engine will not run properly or you require further assistance, contact an authorized service dealer or call 1-800-487-5951. STORAGE aa 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 a well ventilated area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. • Store unit with all guards in place. Position unit so that any sharp object cannot accidentally cause injury. • 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: • Clean the entire unit before lengthy storage. • Store in a clean dry area. • Lightly oil external metal surfaces. PREPARING FUEL SYSTEM FOR STORAGE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or fuel storage container. Follow the mix instructions found on stabilizer container. Run engine at least 5 minutes after adding stabilizer. NOTE: During storage of your gas/oil mixture, the oil will separate from the gas. We recommend that you shake the gas can weekly to insure proper blending of the gas and oil. PREPARING ENGINE FOR STORAGE • Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon of 50:1, 2-cycle engine oil through the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil. • Replace spark plug with new one. • Clean air filter. • Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts, and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken, or worn parts. • At the beginning of the next season, use only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to oil ratio. OTHER • Do not store gasoline from one season to another. • Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust. 6

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INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND DECALS
• After each use, inspect complete unit for loose or
damaged parts.
• Clean the unit using a damp cloth with a mild detergent.
Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
CLEAN AIR FILTER
A dirty air filter decreases engine performance and
increases fuel consumption. Always clean after every
10 hours of operation, or more frequently in dusty
environments.
1.
Clean the cover and the area around it to keep debris
from falling into the carburetor chamber when the
cover is removed.
2.
Loosen knob to open air filter cover.
3.
Remove air filter.
NOTE:
Do not clean filter in gasoline or other flammable
solvent. Doing so can create a fire hazard or produce
harmful vapors.
4.
Wash the filter in soap and water.
5.
Allow filter to dry.
6.
Apply a few drops of filter oil to the filter; squeeze filter
to distribute oil.
7. Replace parts.
REPLACE SPARK PLUG
Replace spark plug each year to ensure the engine starts
easier and runs better.
Set spark plug gap at 0.6-0.7 mm. Ignition timing is fixed,
nonadjustable.
NOTE:
This spark ignition system complies with the
Canadian standard ICES-002.
1.
Twist, then pull off spark plug boot.
2.
Remove spark plug from cylinder and discard.
3.
Replace with Champion RCJ-6Y spark plug and
tighten securely with a 3/4 inch socket wrench.
4.
Reinstall the spark plug boot.
INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK ARRESTING
SCREEN
a
WARNING: The muffler on this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer.
As your unit is used, carbon deposits build up on the muffler
and spark arresting screen and must be removed to avoid
creating a fire hazard or affecting engine performance.
For normal homeowner use, the muffler and spark arresting
screen will not require any service. After 50 hours of use,
we recommend that your muffler be serviced or replaced by
your authorized service dealer.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
1. Start the engine normally.
2. Run the engine at idle speed until operating temperature
is reached (2-3 minutes).
3. Use a screwdriver to turn the engine idle speed
adjustment screw.
• Turn the idle screw clockwise to increase engine idle
speed.
• Turn the idle screw counterclockwise to decrease engine
idle speed.
If your engine will not run properly or you require further
assistance, contact an authorized service dealer or call
1-800-487-5951.
STORAGE
a
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 a well ventilated area where fuel
vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water
heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
• Store unit with all guards in place. Position unit so that
any sharp object cannot accidentally cause injury.
• 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:
• Clean the entire unit before lengthy storage.
• Store in a clean dry area.
• Lightly oil external metal surfaces.
PREPARING FUEL SYSTEM FOR STORAGE
Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing
the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add
stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or fuel storage container.
Follow the mix instructions found on stabilizer container.
Run engine at least 5 minutes after adding stabilizer.
NOTE:
During storage of your gas/oil mixture, the oil will
separate from the gas. We recommend that you shake the
gas can weekly to insure proper blending of the gas and oil.
PREPARING ENGINE FOR STORAGE
•
Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon of 50:1, 2-cycle
engine oil through the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the
starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil.
• Replace spark plug with new one.
•
Clean air filter.
• Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts, and bolts.
Replace any damaged, broken, or worn parts.
• At the beginning of the next season, use only fresh fuel
having the proper gasoline to oil ratio.
OTHER
• Do not store gasoline from one season to another.
• Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust.
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