KNOW YOUR TRIMMER (BRIGGS & STRATTON MODELS)
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING TRIMMER. Compare the illustrations with your trimmer to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
These symbols may appear on your trimmer or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.
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| FAST | SLOW | CAUTION | ENGINE OFF | FUEL |
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11. Assemble new belt, idler pulleys and bottom belt keeper to idler bracket. Tighten pulley bolts securely.
NOTE: Be sure belt is inside top belt keeper on idler assembly.
12.Position belt and idler assembly in trimmer, reconnect idler spring and as- semble idler to chassis.
Engine pulley
Chassis
Spacer
Control cable
Belt
Idler assembly
Top belt keeper
13.Install belt around trimmer head pulley and engine pulley.
14.Replace debris shield and tighten the four (4) screws securely.
15.Replace chassis cover and tighten screw securely.
Idler bracket | Flat idler |
Nut Spacer
Idler spring
Bottom belt keeper
Flat idler
Trimmer head control bar
Bolt
Trimmer head pulley
Throttle control
Starter handle
Handle knob
Gasoline cap
Air fi lter
Engine oil cap with dipstick
Muffl er
Chassis cover
ENGINE SPEED
Your engine speed has been factory set. Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury. If you believe that the engine is running too fast or too slow, take your unit to a qualifi ed service center for repair and/or adjustment.
CARBURETOR
Your carburetor has a nonadjustable
fixed main jet for mixture control. If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your
unit to a qualifi ed service center for repair and/or adjustment.
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
Primer
Trimmer head
STORAGE
IMPORTANT: This trimmer is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine.
Trimmer line
Immediately prepare your trimmer for stor- age at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more.
1. Clean entire trimmer (See "CLEAN- |
ING" in the Maintenance section of this |
manual). |
Trimmer head control bar - must be held down to the handle to engage trimmer head. Release to stop the trimmer head. Primer - pumps additional fuel from the carburetor to the cylinder for use when starting a cold engine.
Throttle control - used for starting and stopping the engine and allows you to se- lect either FAST or SLOW engine speed. Starter handle - used for starting the engine.
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TRIMMER
When trimmer is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area.
2. | Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance |
| section of this manual. |
3. | Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and |
| pins are securely fastened. Inspect |
moving parts for damage, breakage
15and wear. Replace if necessary.