ASSEMBLY
TOOLS REQUIRED: 7/16" Wrench, Pliers, Screwdriver
NOTE: Reference to Left or Right side of machine is from the operator's position of the handle, facing forward.
The lawn edger, except the handle and throttle control, is fully assembled, packed, and shipped in one container.
ATTACHING THE HANDLE
1.Remove handle brace, nuts, and bolts. Align the handle, lower support, and handle brace holes. Use all six nuts and bolts. Leave bolts loose until Steps 2 and 3 are completed (See Fig. 1).
2.Install control rod into upper and lower pivot holes and secure with cotter pins (See Fig.
1). Oil pivots lightly before installing rod.
3.Move
4.Remove spark plug wire from spark plug. Move throttle to OFF position. Check clutch operation by pulling recoil starter rope. If blade turns when depth lever is in top notch, loosen handle bolts and pull toward operator. Snug bolts and check clutch operation again.
—IMPORTANT NOTE —
Make sure blade does not turn when lever is in top notch (disengaged).
5.Slip on the handle grips.
6.Tighten bolts.
Throttle Cable | Control Rod |
Install 6 Bolts Through
Handle Lower Support
& Handle Brace Holes
Throttle
Cable Clip
FILL ENGINE WITH OIL | |
NOTE: There is no oil in engine crankcase. | |
1. | Follow instructions in the engine manual for |
| correctgradeofoil,oillling,andoilchanging. |
2. | Do not mix oil with gasoline. |
INSTALLING THE THROTTLE WIRE | |
1. | If the throttle cable is not attached to the |
| engine carburetor, follow the instructions in |
| the engine operating manual. Some throttle |
| cables cannot be attached before shipping. |
Check oil level of engine every time edger- | |
trimmer is used. An improper oil level can cause | |
extensive internal damage to engine. | |
FUEL SPECIFICATION |
1.Follow fueling instruction in the engine manual.
CAUTION
Always clean area around fuel cap before removing it to prevent excessive amounts of dirt from entering fuel system. Also insure that the fuel storage container you are using is clean and in good condition.
CORRECT ENGINE OPERATION
CAUTION Beforestartingengine,becomefamiliarwith all controls. Read this Operator's Manual thoroughly. Always check engine oil level before starting engine.
WARNING Care should be taken to avoid inhaling ex- haust gasses, as they contain carbon mon- oxide gas, which is colorless and oderless. Carbon monoxide is a dangerous gas that can cause unconsciousness and is poten- tially lethal. Do not run engine in conned areas such as closed garages.
Fig. 1 | 5 |
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