Product Manual A

Fig. 18

ADJUSTING THE IDLE SPEED

If the engine will not idle properly:

1. Start the engine. Refer to Starting and Stopping.

2. Release the throttle control and let the engine idle.

• If the engine stops, increase the idle speed. Use a small Phillips screwdriver to turn the idle

speed screw clockwise, 1/8 of a turn at a time, until the engine idles smoothly (Fig. 19).

WARNING: The cutting head will spin during idle speed adjustments. Wear protective

clothing and observe all safety instructions to prevent serious personal injury.

Fig. 19

Idle Speed Screw

Air Filter

Air Filter Cover

Lock Tab

Cover Tab

3. Wash the air lter in detergent and water. Rinse the air lter thoroughly and allow it to dry.

4. Lightly coat the air lter with clean SAE 30 oil.

5. Squeeze the air lter to spread and remove excess oil.

6. Reinstall the air lter inside the air lter cover (Fig. 18).

NOTE: Operating the unit without the air lter and air lter cover will VOID the warranty.

7. Close the air lter cover: swing the air lter cover to the left and press it closed until the lock tab

snaps into place (Fig. 18).