Weed Eater VIP HDF550A - Page 16

TO REMOVE BELT GUARD (See Fig. 22)
• Remove two (2) cap nuts and washers from side of belt
guard.
• Loosen (do not remove) tine shield nut on underside of
tine shield.
• Pull belt guard out and away from unit.
• Replace belt guard by reversing above procedure. Be
sure slot in bottom of belt guard is under head of tine
shield bolt and all nuts are tightened securely.
FIG. 22
ENGINE
TO ADJUST CARBURETOR
The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjust¬
ment should not be necessary. However, minor adjust¬
ments may be required to compensate for differences in
fuel, temperature, altitude or load. If the carburetor does
need adjustment, see the engine manual packed with your
unit.
IMPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE
GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER
ENGINE SPEED. OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE
THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE
DANGEROUS. IF YOU THINK THE ENGINE-GOVERNED
HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING, CONTACT YOUR
NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER/
DEPARTMENT, WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIPMENT AND
EXPERIENCETOMAKEANYNECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS.
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