Mixing Fuel
CAUTION!
Some types of gasoline contain alcohol as an oxygenate. Oxygenated gasoline may cause increased operating temperatures. Under certain conditions,
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
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
Oil is a registered JASO FC classified oil and also meets or exceeds
Filling the Fuel Tank
WARNING! | n NEVER start or operate this unit if | |
Minimize the risk of fire! | ||
the carburetor, fuel lines, fuel tank | ||
n STOP engine before refueling. | and/or fuel tank cap are damaged. | |
n ALWAYS allow the engine to cool | n NEVER smoke or light any fires | |
before refueling! | near the engine or fuel source! | |
n Wipe all spilled fuel and move the | n NEVER place any flammable | |
engine at least 10 feet (3 meters) | material near the engine muffler! | |
from the fueling point and source | n NEVER operate the engine without | |
before restarting! | the muffler and spark arrester in | |
n NEVER start or operate this unit if | good working condition. | |
there is a fuel leak. |
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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
Figure 14
1.Slide the ignition switch to the “I” position. See Figure 14.
2.Press the primer bulb until fuel can be seen flowing in the transparent return tube.
Return Tube
Primer Bulb
Figure 15
IMPORTANT!
The primer system only pushes fuel through the carburetor. Repeatedly pressing the primer bulb will not flood the engine with fuel.
Closed
Figure 16
3.Set the choke lever to the CLOSED position if engine is cold.
Make sure the cutting attachment is clear of obstructions!
Figure 17
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.