Manual
SECTION 7: ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: Do not at any time make
any adjustment to edger without first
stopping the engine and
disconnecting spark plug wire.
THROTTLE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT
If the throttle control needs adjustment or if it has
been replaced, adjust as follows.
1. Remove the screw shown in Figure 16. Remove
the cable clamp from the cable.
Briggs & Stratton
Engines
Clamp
Figure 16
Tecumseh Engines
Cable
NOTE: If you have a Tecumseh engine, simply
loosen the screw shown in Figure 17 so the cable
will move freely beneath the clamp. It is not
necessary to remove the screw and clamp
completely,
2.
.
Push the throttle control lever on the handle all
the way forward as far as it will go, then back it
off one "click." Make certain the throttle control
lever remains in this position.
Push the control lever on the engine as far
toward the rear of the engine as it will go.
Secure the cable in this position with the cable
clamp and screw.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
_ WARNING: If any adjustments are
made to the engine while the engine is
running (e.g. carburetor), keep clear of all
moving parts. Be careful of heated
surfaces and muffler.
Minor carburetor adjustments may be required
to compensate for differences in fuel,
temperature, altitude and load. To adjust
carburetor, refer to the separate engine manual
packed with your mower.
NOTE: A dirty air cleaner will cause an engine to
run rough. Be certain air cleaner is clean and
attached to the carburetor before adjusting
carburetor.
Control
Lever
On Engine
Figure 17
Screw
SECTION 8: LUBRICATION
,_ WARNING: Always stop engine and ENGINE
disconnect spark plug wire before Refer to the
cleaning, lubricating or doing any kind of instructions.
work on edger.
engine manual for lubrication
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