Section
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Assembly
WARNING
To prevent personal injury or property damage, do not start the engine until all assembly steps are complete and you have read and understand the safety and operating instructions in this manual.
WARNING
Contact with rotating tines or other moving parts can cause serious personal injury.
Before installing or removing attach- ments, or adjusting or servicing the ma- chine, stop the engine, let all moving parts come to a complete stop, discon- nect the spark plug wire and move the wire away from the spark plug.
INTRODUCTION
Read these instructions in their entirety before you attempt to assemble or op- erate your new equipment.
IMPORTANT: The correct mixture of un- leaded automotive gasoline and
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
1.Inspect your machine immediately. If you find or suspect damage to the carton or contents, contact your local authorized dealer or the Factory for assistance.
2.Remove any packing material. Check for small parts before discarding the packing material.
3.Loose parts include the following:
(2)Long Bushings
(Packed in a separate plastic bag)
4.Perform the assembly on a clean, level surface. Be careful not to severely bend any of the control cables on the unit.
5.Before starting any assembly steps, disconnect the engine spark plug wire from the spark plug.
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Figure 1: Loosen handlebar knobs and unfold handlebar. Slide plastic ties to the locations shown.
ASSEMBLY STEPS
STEP 1: Unfold and Adjust
Handlebar
IMPORTANT: Be careful not to pinch any wires or cables while unfolding and ad- justing the handlebar.
1.Loosen the two handlebar knobs (A, Figure 1) and unfold the handlebar into the operating position. Do not use force
— if there is binding, continue to loosen the knobs.
2.There are two height settings holes in the upper handlebar. The unit is shipped with the handlebar knobs in the lowest height setting holes. If this height is cor- rect for you, simply tighten the two han- dlebar knobs. If a higher setting is de- sired, reposition the handlebar knobs, mounting screws and washers in the other set of holes.
3.Check the locations of the three plastic ties (C, Figure 1). The ties must be posi- tioned as shown.
NOTE: There is just one handlebar storage position – folded over the engine as origi- nally shipped.
STEP 2: Inspect and Tighten Hardware
Check all nuts, bolts and screws on your unit and tighten as needed. NOTE: Use a 7/16" socket with an extension to check hardware at ends of handlebar.
Tools Needed to Check for Loose Hardware:
•Adjustable wrench
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•7/16" socket and extension
IMPORTANT: Do not tighten engine gov- ernor screw (D, Figure 2). It is factory- adjusted for proper engine operation.
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Figure 2: Do not adjust or tighten the engine governor screw.
DANGER
•Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and explosive. Keep gaso- line away from possible ignition sources.
•Do not smoke while mixing the gaso- line and
•Never fill fuel tank when engine is run- ning or hot.
Failure to follow these precautions could result in the fuel igniting, causing per- sonal injury or property damage.
STEP 3: Add a Mixture of Gasoline and
IMPORTANT: Read the separate Engine Owner’s Manual before starting the engine.
1.Use clean, high quality
2.Use fresh, clean, unleaded regular, unleaded premium or reformulated au- tomotive gasoline only. DO NOT USE LEADED GASOLINE.
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