Electrolux GT21L - Manual (Page 8)

8
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
REPLACING THE LINE
1. Move the ON/OFF switch to the OFF
position.
2. Disconnect the spark plug lead wire.
3. Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap but-
ton. Clean entire surface of hub and
spool. Replace with a pre-wound spool, or
cut a length of 6 meters of 1,6 mm diame-
ter line.
WARNING: Never use wire, rope,
string, etc., which can break off and become a
dangerous missile.
4. Insert one end of the line about 1 cm into
the small hole on the inside of spool.
Small
Hole
Spool
Hub
Line exit hole
Line in
Notch
5. Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the
spool. Wind in the direction of the arrow
found on the spool.
6. Push the line into the notch, leaving 7 -- 12
cm unwound.
7. Insert the line into the the exit hole in the
hub as shown in the illustration.
8. Align the notch with the line exit hole.
9. Push spool into hub until it snaps into
place.
10. Pull the line extending outside of the hub
to release it from the notch.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps.
Damage will occur if you turn the needles be-
yond the limiter stops. Carburetor adjustment
is a complicated task. We recommend that
you take your unit to an authorized service
dealer.
STORAGE
WARNING: Perform the following
steps after each use:
S Allow engine to cool before storing or trans-
porting.
S Store unit and fuel in a well ventilated area
where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or
open flames from water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
S Empty fuel tank before storing or transport-
ing the unit.
S Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of
children.
S Store unit with all guards in place. Position
unit so that any sharp object cannot acci-
dentally cause injury.
SEASONAL STORAGE
Prepare unit for storage at end of season or if
it will not be used for 30 days or more.
If your unit is to be stored for a period of time:
S Clean the entire unit before lengthy stor-
age.
S Store in a clean dry area.
S Lightly oil external metal surfaces.
ENGINE
S Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon of
40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) through
the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the
starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil.
S Replace spark plug with new one of recom-
mended type and heat range.
S Clean air filter.
S Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts,
and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken,
or worn parts.
S At the beginning of the next season, use
only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to
oil ratio.
OTHER
S Do not store gasoline from one season to
another.
S Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust.