Installation of the Metal Blade

SPlace the metal shield under the gearbox, and align the screw holes.

Shield										Gearbox

S Insert and thread the 4 mounting screws through the holes of the gearbox and the metal shield. Tighten evenly and securely with the hex wrench provided.

WARNING: Do not use any blades, or fastening hardware other than the washers and nuts shown in the following illustrations. These parts must be provided by Poulan/Weed Eater, and installed as shown below. Failure to use proper parts can cause the blade to fly off and seriously hurt you or others.

NOTE: The dust cup is located on the gearbox and not in the parts bag. All other fastening hardware mentioned in the following assembly steps is located in the parts bag.

SLeave the dust cup on the gearbox.

S Install the blade and the retaining washer over the threaded shaft extending from the gearbox. NOTE: It may be necessary to remove a plastic protective covering from the threaded shaft before installing these parts.

SMake sure the raised part of the retaining washer is facing the gearbox and the raised area fits into the hole in the center of the

blade (see illustration).

S Slide the blade and retaining washer onto the shaft of the gearbox.

S Now place the cupped washer onto the shaft. Make sure the cupped side of the washer is toward the blade.

S Install the blade nut by threading onto the shaft counterclockwise.

Shield

Threaded Shaft

Dust Cup

Blade

Retaining

Washer

Cupped

Washer

Nut

NOTE: Make sure all parts are in place as illus- trated, and the blade is sandwiched between the dust cup and the retaining washer. There should be no space between the blade and the dust cup or the retaining washer.

SPush in locking lever and hold.

SRotate blade nut until the locking lever falls into one of the grooves in the dust cup.

Locking Lever

S Continue to hold in locking lever. This will keep the shaft from turning while tightening the blade nut.

STighten blade nut firmly with a wrench. S Release locking lever.

S Turn blade by hand. If the blade binds against the shield, or appears to be uneven, the blade is not centered, and you must re- install.

WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly when refueling.

This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline. Gasoline must be mixed with a good quality 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater brand oil is recommended. (A 40:1 ratio is ob- tained by mixing 3.2 ounces of oil with 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline). When mixing fuel follow the instructions printed on the container. Always read and follow the safety rules under FUEL SAFETY.