BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
ADD OIL
Your trimmer is shipped without oil in the engine.
•Be sure trimmer is level and area around oil fill is clean.
•Remove engine oil cap and fill to the full
line on the dipstick.
NOTE: Allow oil to settle down into engine for accurate dipstick reading.
•Engine holds 20 oz. of oil. For type and
grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in Maintenance section of this manual.
•Pour oil slowly. Do not over ill.
•Check oil level before each use. Add oil if needed. Fill to full line on dipstick.
•To read proper level, tighten engine oil cap each time.
•Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten.
•Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or each season. You may need
to change the oil more often under dusty, dirty conditions.
ADD GASOLINE
•Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used
within 30 days to assure fuel freshness. Ji_WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instructions for additional information. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
_, CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame.
Gasoline
Engine oil cap
TO START ENGINE
•To start a cold engine, push primer thr_
(3)times before tryingto start. Use a fin push. This step is not usually necessal when starting an engine which has already run for a few minutes.
•Move throttle control lever to fast positic
•Hold upper handle firmly and pull start_ handle quickly. Do not allow starter rol:
snap back.
TO STOP ENGINE
• To stop engine, move throttle control le to stop position.
NOTE: In cooler weather it may be necessary to repeat priming steps. In warmer weather overpriming may cau: flooding and engine will not start. If yo do flood engine, wait a few minutes before attempting to start and do not
repeat priming steps. | __7_',_ |
control
Throttle __, Starter
handle
TRIMMING TIPS
•Set the throttle control in the fast position. If the weeds or grass are tall and thick, operate the trimmer at a slower walking speed.
•Frequently clean the underside of the trimmer to remove any grass build up. Keep top of engine around starter cle_ and clean of grass clippings and chaff This will help engine air flow and exte
engine life. See TO REMOVE ENGINI COVER in the Maintenance section o
this manual.
•For best results and longer lasting tin( use the ends of the line to do the cutti_
This is easily done by moving slowly through very thick and heavy weeds.
•Use the left side of trimmer when trimming along fences, walls, flowerb_ and other such objects.
•If trimmer lines become too short, it wi
take longer to complete the job. If trimmer lines are worn to less than hal
their original length, they should be
replaced. See TO REPLACE TRIMME LINE in the Maintenance section of thi
manual.
•Trimmer head contact with concrete, asphalt or other hard surfaces may
cause premature wear of the ball on bottom of trimmer head.
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