Bolens 52069-6HP, 52068 - 5HP owner manual Features and Controls, Operating Symbols

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Features and Controls

OPERATING SYMBOLS

Various symbols (shown here, with word descriptions) are used on the unit.

STOP

ENGINE	FAST	SLOW	STOP	TRIMMER
STOP				HEAD

ENGAGE DISENGAGE

BAILBAIL

WARNING

Before operating your machine, care- fully read and understand all safety, controls and operating instructions in this Manual, the separate Engine Owner’s Manual, and on the decals on the machine.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury.

FEATURES AND CONTROLS

This Section describes the location and function of the features and controls on your machine. Refer to the following Operation Section for detailed operating instructions.

Do not start the engine until you read and understand all safety, controls and oper- ating instructions in this Manual, the sep- arate Engine Owner’s Manual, and on the decals on the machine.

IMPORTANT: Refer to the separate Engine Owner’s Manual for detailed infor- mation about the controls on the engine.

TRIMMER HEAD CONTROL BAIL

Pull the control bail (A, Figure 3-1) up against the handlebar (engage bail) to start rotation of the trimmer head. Let go of the control bail (disengage bail) to stop the trimmer head.

CUTTING HEIGHT SETTINGS

The trimmer head (B, Figure 3-1) is adjustable to an infinite number of height settings from 1-1/2" -to- 4-1/2".

TRIMMER LINE HOLDERS

The trimmer lines are secured to line holders (C, Figure 3-1). Replacing the trimmer lines is a simple procedure (see Changing Trimming Lines in Section 5).

PLASTIC DEBRIS SHIELD

The plastic debris shield (E, Figure 3-1) protects the engine from all manner of debris. The shield tilts forward for access to the engine.

ENGINE THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER

Use this lever (F, Figure 3-1) to regulate engine speed and to stop the engine. The throttle settings are shown on the decal next to the lever.

ENGINE RECOIL STARTER

The recoil starter (G, Figure 3-1) is located at the rear of the engine and is used to pull start the engine.

FUEL PRIMER BUTTON

The fuel primer button (I, Figure 3-2) allows a cold engine to be primed for faster, easier starting.

F

G

E

K

KEYSWITCH

(ELECTRIC START MODEL)

On electric start models, the keyswitch (J, Figure 3-1) is used to start the engine. The keyswitch does not have an engine stop position. Use the Engine Throttle Control Lever (F) to stop the engine.

IMPORTANT: Remove key from keyswitch when leaving unit unattended to help prevent unauthorized or uninten- tional starting.

BATTERY (ELECTRIC START MODEL)

On electric start models, the battery (K, Figure 3-1) will crank the engine starter motor when the keyswitch is turned to the start position. Do not crank engine longer than five (5) seconds per each starting attempt.

A

J

D

I

HANDLEBAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

The handlebar (D, Figure 3-1) has two height settings (see Adjust Handlebar Height in the Operation Section).

B

C

Figure 3-1: Features and controls (electric start model shown).