3.Youreceivea20oz.containerofoil
withtheunit.Slowlypour3/4(15oz,) oftheoilfromthecontainerdownthe
oilfill spout into the engine.
4.Wait one minute to allow oil to settle.
Insert and tighten dipstick, then remove it to check oil level.
5.Continue adding small amounts of oil and rechecking the dipstick until it reads full, DO NOT overfill, or engine will smoke on startup.
6.Always be sure to retighten oil dipstick
before starting engine.
•Check oillevelbeforeeachuse.Add oilif needed. Fil to UI line on dipsf_ck.
•Change the oilafterevery 25 hoursof opere'&_orn each season. You may need
to change Ihe oil moreoften underdusty, dirtyconditions.
ADD GASOUNE
•Fillfueltank.Use fresh,dean,regular unleadedgasoine with a minimumof 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Purchasefuel in quantitiesthat can be used within30 daysto assurefual freshness.
_;iLWARNING: Expedence 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 Instructionsfor additional information. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
ACAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe offany spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame.
Gasolinefillercap
Eng
TO START ENGINE
1.To starta coldongiea, push_mer three
(3)flmes hefore lf_ing to start. Usea fin_ push. Thisstepis notusually necessary when staring an engine whichhas alreadyrun for a few minutes.
2.Move throttle con_oflevertotast position.
3.Hold upperhandlefirmlyand pul starter handlequickly. Do notallow starterrope
to scap bask.
TO STOP ENGINE
•To stopengine, move throttlecontrollever to step position.
NOTE: In eaoler weather it may be necessary to repeat pdming steps. In warmer weather overpdming may cause flooding and engine will not start. If you do flood engine, wait a few minutes before attempting to start and do not
repeat priming steps, | __1_/_ |
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 undersideof the
tdmmer to remove any grass build up. Keep top of engine around starter dear and dean of grass clippings and chaff, This will help engine air flow and extend
engine lIfe. See =TO REMOVE ENGINE COVER" in the Maintenance section of this manual.
•For best results and longer lasting line, use the ends of the line to do the cutting. This is easily done by moving slowly through very thick and heavy weeds.
•Use the left side of tdmmer whan tdmming along fences, walls, flowerbeds and other such objects.
•If trimmer lioes heeame tea short,it will
take longerto complete the job. If tdmmer linesare worn to less than half
their original length,they should be replaced. See "TO REPLACE TRIMMER
LINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual,
•Trimmer head contact with concrete, asphalt or other hard surfaces may
cause premature wear of the ball on . bottom of trimmer head.