IDLE ADJUSTMENTNever attempt to make engine adjustments while the unit is running and strapped–to the operator. Always make engine adjustments with the unit resting on a flat,clear surface.The cutter blade or the nylon cutting head should not run when the control lever isfully released. If necessary, adjust the idle rpm using the idle adjusting screw.Checking the Idle speedIdle speed should be set to 2,600 min– -1 .If necessary correct it by means of the idle adjustment screw (the blade or thenylon cutting head must not turn when the engine is on idle.)Turning in the screw clockwise will cause an increase in the engine speed,whereas turning the screw counterclockwise will reduce the engine speed.CAUTION:The cutting tools mentioned below must only be resharpened by an authorizedfacility. Manual resharpening will result in imbalances of the cutting tool causingvibrations and damage to the equipment.cutter blade–An expert resharpening and balancing service is provided by Authorized ServiceAgents.NOTE:To increase the service life of the cutter blade it may be turned over once, until bothcutting edges have become blunt.RESHARPENING THE CUTTING TOOLStopping1) Release the throttle lever (2) fully, and when the engine rpm has lowered, set theI-O switch (1) to STOP the engine will now stop.2) Be aware that the cutting head may not stop immediately and allow it to slowdown fully.OPERATION OF THROTTLE LEVERWith the throttle lever main unit held by hand (with the lock-off lever pushed), pullthe throttle lever to increase the engine rotation.Release the throttle lever to let the engine run idle.Release the hand from the throttle lever main unit. The lock-off lever returnsautomatically so that the throttle lever is not pulled by mistake.(2)(1)(1)(2)Starting the warm engineAs described above, except without moving the choke lever (choke lever remains in the down position).–increaseIdle adjustingscrewreduce16