CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents for the following:
SBrushcutter
Stube mounting screws (2) S tube mounting nuts (2)
S control handle mounting screw (1) S blade shield screws (4)
S handlebar screws (2) S cupped washer (1)
S large nut for installing blade (1) S long hex key wrench (1)
S short hex key wrench (1) S bracket cover
S shield for use with blades
S shield for use with trimmer head S
S brush blade S handlebar
S container of oil
Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam- aged parts.
NOTE: If you need assistance or find that parts are missing or damaged, call
It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in the empty fuel tank.
Finding fuel or oil residue on muffler is normal due to carburetor adjustments and testing done by the manufacturer.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: If received assembled, repeat all steps to ensure your unit is properly assembled and all fasteners are secure.
TOOLS REQUIRED
S2 hex key wrenches (provided)
Sadjustable wrench or large pliers
ATTACHING THE TUBE
NOTE: Illustrations within this section will help in identifying the assembly steps. Be sure to read each section and review the illustrations, before you begin.
NOTE: A drive shaft is located in the center of the tube. Make sure this shaft does not fall out of the tube. Dirt on the shaft will signifi- cantly reduce the life of the unit. If this shaft falls out, clean, relubricate , and
SInsert the 2 tube assembly screws and nuts as illustrated. Keep loose at this time, you will tighten them during a later step.
S Some units may include a plastic cover over the end of the tube. If your unit includes any covering, remove the cover at this time.
SPull about 1/2 inch of the drive shaft out of the inside of the tube.
Pull about 1/2 inch from tube
Tube
NOTE: The end of the drive shaft is square. This square end fits inside a square hole in a shaft inside the engine. Look inside the end of the engine and you will see the square hole in the shaft.
NOTE: The end of the tube has a groove that aligns with a ridge in the engine opening. Lo- cate the groove and ridge.
Ridge Groove
SAlign the groove in the tube with the ridge in the engine opening. Insert the tube into the opening.
SFirmly push the tube into engine until it will no longer go into the opening.
S Tighten the screws, using one of the hex keys provided with the unit.
ATTACHING THE HANDLEBAR
DANGER: The barrier portion of the handlebar must be installed as shown to pro- vide a barrier between operator and the spin- ning blade.
NOTE: Unlike a bicycle the handgrips on the handlebar point toward the front instead of to- ward the back.
SLocate the decal on the handlebar. This de-
cal includes two arrows. Position the han- dlebar on the mounting bracket between these arrows.
SPosition the bracket cover over the handle- bar. Again make sure the handlebar is be-
tween the arrows.
SInsert screws and hand tighten only. These screws will be tightened later.
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