Checking throttle valveIf the control cable is bent or caught, the throttle valve does not con-tact with the idle adjusting screw, and it prevents the e ngine fromproper idling. In such a case, reposition the control cable to ensureproper valve movement.1 234Ź 1. Throttle valve 2. Idling adjusting screw 3. Control cable4. Throttle valve stopperIf the throttle valve does not touch the throttle valve stopper even youpull the throttle trigger fully or if the throttle valve does not touch theidling adjusting screw while idling, turn the cable adj usting bolt asfollows:1. Loosen the ixing nut.2. If the throttle valve does not touch the throttle valve stopper, turnthe cable adjusting bolt counterclockwise.If the throttle valve does not touch the idling adjust ing screw, turn thecable adjusting bolt clockwise.12Ź 1. Fixing nut 2. Cable adjusting bolt3. Tighten the ixing nut to fasten the cable adjusting bo lt.Cleaning carburetor coverIf the carburetor cover gets dirty and it is dificult to chec k the throttlevalve, clean the carburetor cover as follows:NOTICE: Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol orthe like for cleaning the carburetor cover. Otherwise it may betarnished.1. Pass a slotted screwdriver through the hole on the engine cover.Release the clamp of the carburetor cover.1Ź 1. Carburetor cover2. Clean the carburetor cover.NOTICE: Use wet clean cloth for cleaning the carburetorcover.3. Return the carburetor cover. Make sure the clamp of the carbure-tor cover clicks when it is set in place.Inspecting bolts, nuts and screws and other partsRetighten loose bolts, nuts, etc.Check for fuel and oil leakage.Replace damaged parts with new ones for safety operation.Cleaning engine, cooling air inletKeep engine clean by wiping down with a cloth rag.Keep the cylinder ins free of dust or dirt. Dust or dirt a dhering to theins may cause engine overheat and piston seizure.Blowing air is taken in from the air inlet vent. When airl ow dropsdown during operation, stop engine and inspect the air inlet vent forany blockages. Clean it if necessary. Such a blockage may causeoverheat and damage the engine.Replacing gaskets and packingsReplace gaskets and packings if the engine is disassembled.Any maintenance of adjustment work that is not included an ddescribed in this manual is only to be performed by AuthorizedService Agent.StorageWARNING: When draining the fuel, stop the engine andwait for the engine to cool down. Failure to do so may causeburns or ire.15 ENGLISH