Mixing Fuel
CAUTION!
Some types of gasoline contain alcohol as an oxygenate. Oxygenated gasoline may cause increased operat- ing temperatures. Under certain condi- tions,
CAUTION!
This engine is designed to operate on a 50:1 mixture consisting of unleaded gasoline and
nUse only fresh, clean unleaded gasoline with a pump octane of 87 or higher.
nMix all fuel with a
or exceeds
Examples of 50:1 mixing quantities
n1 gallon of gasoline to 2.6 oz. mixing oil
n5 liters of gasoline to 100 ml. mixing oil
IMPORTANT!
Mix only enough fuel for your immediate needs! If fuel must be stored longer than
30 days and oil with fuel stabilizer is not used, it should first be treated with a fuel stabilizer such as StaBil™.
Oil is a registered JASO FC classified oil and also meets or exceeds
a fuel stabilizer.
Filling the Fuel Tank
WARNING!
Minimize the risk of fire!
n ALWAYS stop the engine and al- low to cool before refueling!
n Wipe all spilled fuel and move the engine at least 10 feet (3 meters) from the fueling point and source before starting!
n NEVER start or operate this unit if there is a fuel leak.
n NEVER start or operate this
unit if the carburetor, fuel lines, fuel tank and/or fuel tank cap are dam- aged.
n NEVER smoke or light any fires near the engine or fuel source!
n NEVER place any flammable mate- rial near the engine muffler!
nNEVER operate the engine without the muffler and spark arrester in good working condition.
1.Place the trimmer on a flat, level surface.
2.Clear any dirt or other debris from around the fuel filler cap.
3.Remove the fuel cap, and fill the tank with clean, fresh fuel.
4.Reinstall the fuel filler cap and tighten firmly.
Starting the Engine
IMPORTANT!
Engine ignition is controlled by a two position switch mounted on the throttle housing labeled, "I" for ON or START and "O" for OFF or STOP.
ON
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Figure 16
1.Slide the ignition switch to the “I” posi- tion (engine ON).
Primer
Bulb
Figure 17 | Return | Tube |
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2.Press the primer bulb until fuel can be seen flowing in the transparent return tube.
IMPORTANT!
The primer system only pushes fuel through the carburetor. Repeatedly pressing the primer bulb will not flood the engine with fuel.
Closed
Figure 18 | 23119 |
3.Set the choke lever to the CLOSED position if engine is cold.
Make sure the
cutting attachment
is clear of
obstructions!
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Figure 19
4.While holding the outer tube firmly with left hand, use your other hand to slowly pull the recoil starter handle until resistance is felt, then pull quickly to start the engine.
CAUTION!
Do not pull the recoil starter to the end of the rope travel. Pulling the recoil starter to the end of the rope travel can damage the starter.