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Storing the Machine
Tensioning the Rewind Spring
Fitting the Starter Cover
For periods of about 3 months or longer
:
Drain and clean the fuel tank in a
well ventilated area.
:
Run engine until carburetor is dry –
this helps prevent the carburetor
diaphragms sticking together.
:
:
Remove, clean and inspect the
cutting blade.
Thoroughly clean the machine –pay
special attention to the cylinder fins
and air filter.
:
Make a loop in the unwound
:
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Push the upper mounting boss
under the shroud –
starter rope and use it to turn
the rope rotor six full revolutions
counterclockwise. Hold the rotor
steady – straighten the twisted rope
Store the machine in a dry, high or
locked location – out of the reach of
children and other unauthorized
persons.
:
line up the tank and push the lower
part of cover onto the tank.
Insert and tighten down the housing
screws.
–
release the rotor –
let go of rope slowly so that it winds
Secure cable lug (arrow) in position
(if fitted on your machine).
onto the rotor.
:
Check spring tension:
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The starter grip must be firmly
seated in the rope guide bush.
If the grip droops to one side: Add
one more turn on rope rotor to
increase spring tension.
–
When the starter rope is fully
extended it must be possible to
rotate the rotor another half turn. If
this is not the case, the spring is
overtensioned and could break.
Take one turn of rope off the rotor.
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