Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.796290 User manual

Operator's Manual
CRAFTSMFIN
25cc/1.5 cu.in. 2-Cycle
GASOLINE WEEDWACKER ®
Model No.
358.796290
WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating
Instructions before first use of this product.
For answers to your questions about this product:
Call 7 am-7 pm, Mon.-Sat., or 10 am-7 pm, Sun.
1-800-235-5878 _Hoors listed are Central Time)
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
530088548 3/16/00

Warranty Statement 2 Storage 11
Safety Rules 2 Troubleshooting Chart 12
Assembly 4 Emissions Statement 13
Operation 5 Parts List 15
Maintenance 9 Spanish 18
Service & Adjustments 10 Parts and Ordering Back
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ® GAS POWERED
WEEDWACKER ®LINE TRIMMER.
For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Gas Powered
Weedwacker Line Trimmer is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to
the operating and maintenance instructions in the Operator's Manual, Sears will
repair, free of charge, any defect in materials or workmanship.
This warranty excludes nylon line, spark plug, and air filter, which are expendable
parts and become worn during normal use.
If this Weedwacker line trimmer is used for commercial purposes, this warranty ap-
plies for only 90 days from the date of purchase. If this Weedwacker line trimmer is
used for rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 30 days from the date of pur-
chase. This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE WEEDWACKER LINE TRIM-
MERTO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817 WA Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
,_ WARNING: When using gar-
dening appliances, basic safety pre-
cautions must always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire and serious
injury. Read and follow all instructions.
This power unit can be dangerous! Op-
erator is responsible for following instruc-
tions and warnings on unit and in
manual. Read entire Operator's Manual
before using unit! Be thoroughly familiar
with the controls and the proper use of
the unit. Restrict the use of this unit to
persons who have read, understand,
and will follow the instructions and warn-
ings on the unit and in the manual. Nev-
er allow children to operate this unit.
Safety information
on the unit __
_, DANGER: Never use blades or
flailing devices. This unit is designed
for line trimmer use only. Use of any
other accessories or attachments will
increase the risk of injury.
QQO
,_ WARNING: Trimmer line throws
objects violently. You and others can be
blinded/injured. Wear eye and leg
protection. Keep body parts clear of ro-
tating line. Keep children, bystanders,
and animals 50 feet (15 meters) away. If
approached stop unit immediately.
Eye Protection
! "-4LHz Z D"
_Boots

Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenotcov-
eredinthismanual,usecareand
goodjudgment.Ifyouneedassis-
tance,contactyourSearsService
Centerorcall1-800-235-5878.
OPERATORSAFETY
• Alwayswearsafetyeyeprotection.
• Alwayswearlongpants,long
sleeves,boots,andgloves.Wearing
safetylegguardsisrecommended.
Donotgobarefootorwearsandals.
Stayclearofspinningline.
• Securehairaboveshoulderlength.
Secureorremovelooseclothingor
clothingwithlooselyhangingties,
straps,tassels,etc.Theycanbe
caughtinmovingparts.Beingfully
coveredalsohelpsprotectyoufrom
debrisandpiecesoftoxicplants
thrownbyspinningline.
• Donotoperatewhenyouaretired,
ill,upset,orundertheinfluenceof
alcohol,drugs,ormedication.
• Wearhearingprotection.
• Neverstartorruninsideaclosed
roomorbuilding.Breathingexhaust
fumescankill.
• Keephandlesfreefromoilandfuel.
UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY
• Disconnect the spark plug before
performing maintenance except car-
buretor adjustments.
• Look for and replace damaged or
loose parts before each use. Look
for and repair fuel leaks before use.
Keep in good working condition.
• Replace trimmer head parts that are
chipped, cracked, broken, or dam-
aged in any other way before using
the unit.
• Make sure unit is assembled correct-
ly as shown in this manual.
• Make carburetor adjustments with
lower end supported to prevent line
from contacting any object.
• Keep others away when making car-
buretor adjustments.
• Use only recommended Craftsman
accessories and replacement parts.
FUEL SAFETY
• Mix and pour fuel outdoors.
• Keep away from sparks or flames.
• Use a container approved for fuel.
• Do not smoke or allow smoking near
fuel or the unit.
• Wipe up all fuel spills.
• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters)
away from fueling site before starting
engine.
• Stop engine and allow to cool before
removing fuel cap.
CUTTING SAFETY
• Use only for trimming, scalping, mow-
ing and sweeping. Do not use for edg-
ing, pruning or hedge trimming.
• Inspect the area before each use.
Remove objects (rocks, broken
glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be
thrown by or become entangled in
line. Hard objects can damage the
trimmer head and be thrown causing
serious injury.
• Keep firm footing and balance. Do
not overreach.
• Keep all parts of your body away
from muffler and spinning line. Keep
engine below waist level. A hot muf-
fler can cause serious burns.
• Cutting on left side of the shield will
throw debris away from the operator.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
• Allow engine to cool; secure unit be-
fore storing or transporting in vehicle.
• Empty the fuel tank before storing or
transporting the unit. Use up fuel left
in the carburetor by starting the en-
gine and letting it run until it stops.
• Store unit and fuel in area where fuel
vapors cannot reach sparks or open
flames from water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
• Store unit so line limiter cannot acci-
dentally cause injury. The unit can be
hung by the tube.
• Store unit out of reach of children.
SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is not
equipped with a temperature limiting
muffler and spark arresting screen
which meets the requirements of Cali-
fornia Codes 4442 and 4443. All U.S.
forest land and the states of California,
Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey,
Oregon, and Washington require by
law that many internal combustion en-
gines be equipped with a spark arres-
tor screen. If you operate in a locale
where such regulations exist, you are
legally responsible for installing and
maintaining the operating condition of
these parts. Failure to do so is a viola-
tion of law. Contact a Sears Service
Center for the correct parts.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibra-
tions through prolonged use of gaso-
line powered hand tools could cause
blood vessel or nerve damage in the
fingers, hands, and joints of people
prone to circulation disorders or abnor-
mal swellings. Prolonged use in cold
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weatherhasbeenlinkedtobloodves-
seldamageinotherwisehealthy
people.Ifsymptomsoccursuchas
numbness,pain,lossofstrength,
changeinskincolorortexture,orloss
offeelinginthefingers,hands,or
joints,discontinuetheuseofthistool
andseekmedicalattention.Ananti-
vibrationsystemdoesnotguarantee
theavoidanceoftheseproblems.Us-
erswhooperatepowertoolsonacon-
tinualandregularbasismustmonitor
closelytheirphysicalconditionandthe
conditionofthistool.
CARTONCONTENTS
Checkcartoncontentsagainstthefol-
lowinglist.
Model358.796290
•Trimmer
•Shield
•WingNut(screwedontoshield)
•Containerofline
•Containerofoil
•Optionaltrimmerhead
Examinepartsfordamage.Donotuse
damagedparts.
NOTE:Ifyouneedassistanceorfind
partsmissingordamaged,call
1-800-235-5878.
Itisnormalforthefuelfiltertorattlein
theemptyfueltank.
Findingfueloroilresidueonmuffleris
normalduetocarburetoradjustments
andtestingdonebythemanufacturer.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:Ifreceivedas-
sembled,repeatallstepstoensure
yourunitisproperlyassembledandall
fastenersaresecure.
ADJUSTINGTHEHANDLE
_/L WARNING: When adjusting the
handle, be sure it remains between the
trigger and the safety label.
• Loosen wing nut or knob on handle.
• Rotate the handle on the tube to an
upright position; retighten wing nut.
ATTACHING SHIELD
_/L WARNING: The shield must be
properly installed. The shield provides
partial protection from the risk of thrown
objects to the operator and others and is
equipped with a line limiter which cuts
excess line to the proper length. The line
limiter (on underside of shield) is sharp
and can cut you. For proper orientation,
see illustration in OPERATION section.
• Remove wing nut from shield.
• Insert bracket into slot as shown.
• Pivot shield until bolt passes through
hole in bracket.
• Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.
_ Slot
Shield ____
__ ,X Bracket
Wing
Nut
ATTACHING OPTIONAL TRIMMER
HEAD
Your unit is equipped with a fixed-line
cutting head. You may choose to re-
move the fixed-line cutting head and
install the optional trimmer head sup-
plied with this unit. To install the op-
tional trimmer head:
• Secure dust cup with wrench to keep
shaft from turning.
• Detach fixed-line cutting head from
unit by loosening and removing the
hex nut.
NOTE: The hex nut is located in the
center of the fixed-line cutting head. It
may be necessary to use a deep sock-
et to loosen the nut.
• Thread the optional trimmer head
onto the shaft against the dust cup
as illustrated. Hand tighten firmly.

KNOWYOURTRIMMER
READTHISOPERATOR'SMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATINGYOUR
UNIT.Comparetheillustrationswithyourunittofamiliarizeyourselfwiththeloca-
tion of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future refer-
ence.
Assist Handle
\
Muffler \ Throttle
ON/STOP Trigger
Switch \\_ _Spark Plug
_ Choke Lever
Starter
Primer Bulb
Fuel Mix
Fill Cap
Optional Trimmer
Tu/be H_
J
Fixed-line
Cutting Head
Shield
-_ Line
Limiter
Blade
ON/STOP SWITCH
The STOP switch is used to stop engine.
Press and hold switch to stop engine.
PRIMER BULB
The PRIMER BULB removes air from
the carburetor and fuel lines and fills
them with fuel. This allows you to start
the engine with fewer pulls on the
starter rope. Activate the primer bulb
by pressing it and allowing it to return
to its original form.
CHOKE
The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the
engine to aid in cold starting. Activate
the choke by moving the choke lever to
the FULL CHOKE position. After the en-
gine attempts to start, move the choke
lever to the HALF CHOKE position. Once
engine has started, move the choke le-
ver to the OFF CHOKE position.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
WARNING: Be sure to read
the fuel information in the safety rules
before you begin. If you do not
understand the safety rules, do not
attempt to fuel your unit. Call
1-800-235-5878.
FUELING ENGINE
This engine is certified to operate on
unleaded gasoline. Before operation,
gasoline must be mixed with a good
quality 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil.
We recommend Craftsman brand oil.
Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio of 40:1
(A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2
ounces of oil with 1 gallon of unleaded
gasoline). DO NOT USE automotive oil
or boat oil. These oils will cause
engine damage. When mixing fuel,
follow instructions printed on container.
Once oil is added to gasoline, shake
container momentarily to assure that
the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always
read and follow the safety rules
relating to fuel before fueling your unit.
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcohol
blended fuels (called gasohol or using
ethanol or methanol) can attract mois-
ture which leads to separation and
formation of acids during storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel sys-
tem of an engine while in storage.
To avoid engine problems, empty the
fuel system before storage for 30 days
or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the
engine and let it run until the fuel lines
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andcarburetorareempty.Usefresh
fuelnextseason.
Neveruseengineorcarburetorclean-
erproductsinthefueltankorperma-
nentdamagemayoccur.
SeetheSTORAGEsectionforaddition-
alinformation.
STOPPINGYOUR ENGINE
Press and hold the ON/STOP switch
in the STOP position.
If engine does not stop, move choke
lever to FULL CHOKE position.
Choke Lever
Engine
Stop
Switch \
STARTING YOUR ENGINE
COLD ENGINE OR WARM ENGINE
AFTER RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
WARNING: The trimmer head
will turn while starting the engine.
Avoid any contact with the muffler. A
hot muffler can cause serious burns.
STARTING ___,
POSITION
• Set unit on a flat surface.
• Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
• Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE
position.
• Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and
hold through all remaining steps.
:; ;,Choke Lever
• Pull starter rope handle sharply 6
times.
NOTE: If the engine sounds as if it is
trying to start before the 6th pull, go to
the next step.
• Move choke lever to HALF CHOKE
position.
• Pull starter rope sharply until engine
runs, but no more than 6 pulls.
NOTE: If the engine has not started
after 6 pulls (at HALF CHOKE), check to
make sure the choke lever is in the
proper position. Then, move the choke
lever to the FULL CHOKE position and
press the primer bulb 6 times; squeeze
and hold the throttle trigger and pull
the starter rope 2 more times. Move
the choke lever to HALF CHOKE and
pull the starter rope until the engine
runs, but no more than 6 more pulls. If
the engine still has not started, it is
probably flooded. Proceed to START-
ING A FLOODED ENGINE.
• Allow the engine to run 10 seconds,
then move the choke lever to OFF
CHOKE. Allow the unit to run for 30
more seconds at OFF CHOKE before
releasing the throttle trigger.
NOTE: If engine dies with the choke
lever at the OFF CHOKE position, move
the choke lever to HALF CHOKE and
pull the rope until engine runs.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
• Move the choke lever to the HALF
CHOKE position.
• Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger.
Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed
until the engine runs smoothly.
• Pull starter rope sharply until engine
runs, but no more than 5 pulls.
• Allow engine to run 15 seconds, then
move the choke lever to OFF CHOKE.
NOTE: If engine has not started, pull
starter rope 5 more pulls. If engine still
does not run, it is probably flooded.
DIFFICULT STARTING OR START-
ING A FLOODED ENGINE
Flooded engines can be started by
placing the choke lever in the OFF
CHOKE position; then, pull the rope to
clear the engine of excess fuel. This
could require pulling the starter handle
many times depending on how badly
the unit is flooded.
If the unit still doesn't start, refer to
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART or call
1-800-235-5878.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING POSITION
ALWAYS WEAR: _ _- _
_"_ Eye Protection
H_°;gy _t_s ___
Cut from your right to your left.
Bring the engine to cutting speed be-
fore entering the material to be cut.
Do not run the engine at a higher
speed than necessary. The cutting line
will cut efficiently when the engine is
run at less than full throttle. At lower
speeds, there is less engine noise and
vibration and the cutting line will last
longer.
If the trimmer head does not turn when
the engine is in operation, make sure
the drive shaft housing is properly
seated in engine shroud.
Always release the throttle trigger and
allow the engine to return to idle speed
when not cutting.
To stop engine:
• Release the throttle trigger.
• Push and hold down the ON/STOP
switch until the engine has stopped
completely.
TRIMMER LINE ADVANCE USING
OPTIONAL TRIMMER HEAD
(It is not necessary to advance the line
when using the fixed-line cutting
head)
The trimmer line will advance approxi-
mately 2 in. (5 cm) each time the bot-
tom of the cutting head is tapped on
the ground with the engine running at
full throttle.
The most efficient line length is the
maximum length allowed by the line
limiter.
Always keep the shield in place when
the tool is being operated.
To advance line:
• Operate the engine at full throttle.
• Hold the trimmer head parallel to and
above the grassy area.
• Tap the bottom of the trimmer head
lightly on the ground one time.
Approximately 2 in. (5 cm) of line will
be advanced with each tap.
To advance line, tap bottom of trimmer
head on ground one time.
Llrnplei_e rg_hU.ts line t° "_
Always tap the trimmer head on a
grassy area. Tapping on surfaces such
as concrete or asphalt can cause ex-
cessive wear to the trimmer head.
Ifthe line is worn down to 2 in. (5 cm)
or less, more than one tap will be re-
quired to obtain the most efficient line
length.
WARNING: Use only .080"
(2mm) diameter line. Other sizes of
line will not advance properly and can
cause serious injury. Do not use other
mterials such as wire, string, rope, etc.
Wire can break off during cutting and
become a dangerous missle that can
cause serious injury.
CUTTING METHODS
,_ WARNING: Use minimum
speed and do not crowd the line when
cutting around hard objects (rock,
gravel, fence posts, etc.), which can
damage the trimmer head, become en-
tangled in the line, or be thrown caus-
ing a serious hazard.
• The tip of the line does the cutting.
You will achieve the best perform-
ance and minimum line wear by not
crowding the line into the cutting
area. The right and wrong ways are
shown below.
Tip of the Line Line Crowded Into
Does The Cutting Work Area
Right Wrong
• The line will easily remove grass and
weeds from around walls, fences,
trees and flower beds, but it also can
cut the tender bark of trees or shrubs
and scar fences. To help avoid dam-
age especially to delicate vegetation
or trees with tender bark, shorten line
to 4-5 in. (10-13 cm) and use at less
than full throttle.

•Fortrimmingorscalping,useless
thanfullthrottletoincreaselinelife
anddecreaseheadwear,especially:
•Duringlightdutycutting.
•Nearobjectsaroundwhichtheline
canwrapsuchassmallposts,
treesorfencewire.
•Formowingorsweeping,usefull
throttleforagoodcleanjob.
,_ WARNING: Always wear eye
protection. Never lean over the trimmer
head. Rocks or debris can ricochet or
be thrown into eyes and face and
cause blindness or other serious injury.
TRIMMING - Hold the bottom of the
trimmer head about 3 in. (8 cm) above
the ground and at an angle. Allow only
the tip of the line to make contact. Do
not force trimmer line into work area.
Trimming .•..
\
3 in. (8 cm)
Above Ground
SCALPING - The scalping technique
removes unwanted vegetation. Hold
the bottom of the trimmer head about 3
in. (8 cm) above the ground and at an
angle. Allow the tip of the line to strike
the ground around trees, posts, monu-
ments, etc. This technique increases
line wear.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Scalping ...... _ ...... ,
MOWING - Your trimmer is ideal for
mowing in places conventional lawn
mowers cannot reach. In the mowing
position, keep the line parallel to the
ground. Avoid pressing the head into
the ground as this can scalp the
ground and damage the tool.
Mowing
SWEEPING - The fanning action of the
rotating line can be used for a quick
and easy clean up. Keep the line par-
allel to and above the surfaces being
swept and move the tool from side to
side.
Sw \
CARE & MAINTENANCE TASK WHEN TO PERFORM
Check for Loose fasteners and parts Before each use
Check for damaged or worn parts Before each use
Clean unit and labels After each use
Clean air filter Every 5 hours of operation
Replace spark plug Yearly
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cov-
er items that have been subjected to
operator abuse or negligence. To re-
ceive full value from the warranty, the
operator must maintain unit as instruct-
ed in this manual. Various adjustments
will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your unit.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
• Spark Plug Boot
• Air Filter
• Housing Screws
• Assist Handle Screws
• Debris Shield

CHECKFORDAMAGEDOR
WORNPARTS
Referreplacementofdamaged/worn
partstoyourSearsServiceCenter.
• ON/STOPSwitch- EnsureON/STOP
switchfunctionsproperlybypressing
andholdingtheswitchintheSTOP
position.Makesureenginestops;
thenrestartengineandcontinue.
• FuelTank- Discontinueuseofunitif
fueltankshowssignsofdamageor
leaks.
• DebrisShield- Discontinueuseof
unitifdebrisshieldisdamaged.
CLEANUNIT&LABELS
•Cleantheunitusingadampcloth
withamilddetergent.
•Wipeoffunitwithacleandrycloth.
CLEANAIRFILTER
Adirtyairfilterdecreasesengineper-
formanceandincreasesfuelconsump-
tionandharmfulemissions.Always
cleanafterevery5hoursofoperation.
•Cleanthecoverandtheareaaround
ittokeepdirtfromfallingintothe
carburetorchamberwhenthecover
isremoved.
• Removepartsasillustrated.
NOTE:Donotcleanfilteringasoline
orotherflammablesolventtoavoid
creatingafirehazardorproducing
harmfulevaporativeemissions.
•Washthefilterinsoapandwater.
•Allowfiltertodry.
•Addafewdropsofoiltothefilter;
squeezethefiltertodistributeoil.
• Replaceparts.
__O.___ FiIter
Screws
Cover
REPLACESPARKPLUG
Replacethesparkplugeachyearto
ensuretheenginestartseasierand
runsbetter.Setsparkpluggapat
.025in.Ignitiontimingisfixedand
nonadjustable.
•Twist,thenpulloffsparkplugboot.
• Removesparkplugfromcylinder
anddiscard.
• ReplacewithChampionCJ-8Yspark
plugandtightenwitha3/4in.socket
wrench(10-12ft.-Ibs).
• Reinstallthesparkplugboot.
REPLACINGTHELINEIN THE
FIXED-LINE CUTTING HEAD
• Always use Craftsman replacement
line.
Choose the line size best suited for the
job at hand. Green-colored line is de-
signed for cutting grass, red-colored
line for grass and small weeds. The
black-colored line is designed for cut-
ting larger weeds and light brush.
• Before inserting the line into the holes
in the cutting head, identify the proper
holes. When using green or red, insert
line into the holes marked small on the
cutting head. Black line should be in-
serted in the holes marked large.
• Insert both ends of your line through
the proper holes in the side of the cut-
ting head.
Positioning _j_ Small
Large__
holes _
• Insert ends of the line one at a time
through the positioning tunnels.
Line gainst
ub

• Pull the line and make sure the line is
against the hub and extended fully
through the positioning tunnels.
• Correctly installed line will be the same
length on both ends.
REPLACING THE LINE IN THE
OPTIONAL TRIMMER HEAD
• Remove the spool by firmly pulling
on the tap button.
• Clean entire surface of hub and
spool.
• Replace with a pre-wound spool, or
cut two 12.5 foot (3.8 m) lengths of
.080" (2 mm) diameter Craftsman
brand line. Never use wire, rope,
string, etc., which can break off and
become a dangerous missile.
• Insert ends of line about 1/2 inch (1
cm) into the small holes inside spool.
Spool /_ Small
.............._// Holes
• Wind the line evenly and tightly onto
the spool. Wind in the direction of the
arrows found on the spool.
• Push the line into the notches,
leaving 3 to 5 inches (7 - 12 cm)
unwound.
• Insert the line into the the exit holes
in the hub as shown in the
illustration.
Line exit holes Line in Notch
\\
f Line in Notch
Hub
• Align notches with the line exit hole.
• Push the spool into the hub until it
snaps into place.
• Pull the line extending outside of the
hub to release it from the notch.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
'_ WARNING: The trimmer head
will be spinning during most of this
procedure. Wear your protective
equipment and observe all safety pre-
cautions. After making mixture adjust-
ments, recheck idle speed.
Carburetor adjustment is critical and if
done improperly can permanently
damage the engine as well as the car-
buretor. If you require further assis-
tance or are unsure about performing
this procedure, call our customer as-
sistance help line at 1-800-235-5878.
Old fuel, a dirty air filter, a dirty fuel fil-
ter, or flooding may give the impres-
sion of an improperly adjusted carbu-
retor. Check these conditions before
adjusting the carburetor.
The carburetor has been carefully set
at the factory. Adjustments may be
necessary if you notice any of the fol-
lowing conditions:
• Engine will not idle. See IDLE SPEED
under adjusting procedure.
• Engine dies or hesitates instead of
accelerating. See ACCELERATION
CHECK under adjusting procedure.
• Loss of cutting power. See MIXTURE
ADJUSTMENT under adjusting
procedure.
There are two adjustment screws on
the carburetor.
Screw
Air Filter
(with Limiter
Cap) "_ Cover
CARBURETOR PRESETS
When making carburetor preset adjust-
ments, do not force plastic limiter caps
beyond stops or damage will occur.
If carburetor presets are not needed,
proceed to ADJUSTING PROCEDURE,
IDLE SPEED.
To adjust presets:
• Turn mixture screw counterclockwise
until it stops.
• Turn the idle speed screw clockwise
until it stops. Now turn counterclock-
wise 4-1/2 turns.
• Start motor, cut grass for 3 minutes,
and proceed to the adjustment
section. If engine does not start,
refer to troubleshooting chart or call
1-800-235-5878.
• If engine performance is acceptable
at the preset positions, no further
adjustment is necessary.
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