CLEANING AND STORAGE

WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always turn the unit off and allow it to cool before you clean or service it.

CLEANING

Use a small brush to clean off the outside of the unit. Do not use strong detergents. Household cleaners that contain aromatic oils such as pine and lemon, and solvents such as kerosene, can damage plastic housing or handle. Wipe off any moisture with a soft cloth.

STORAGE•Never store a fueled unit where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.•Allow the engine to cool before storing.•Store the unit locked up to prevent unauthorized use or damage.•Store the unit in a dry, well-ventilated area.•Store the unit out of the reach of children.Short Term Storage (1-2 weeks)

1.Store the unit in a horizontal position. If this is not possible, store the unit vertically with the engine at the top.

Long Term Storage

If planning on storing the unit for an extended time, use the following storage procedure:

1.Drain all fuel from the fuel tank into a container with the same 2-cycle fuel mixture. Do not use fuel that has been stored for more than 30 days. Dispose of the old fuel/oil mix in accordance with federal, state and local regulations.

2.Start the engine and allow it to run until it stalls. This ensures that all fuel has been drained from the carburetor.

3.Allow the engine to cool. Remove the spark plug and put 5 drops of high quality motor oil into the cylinder. Pull the starter rope slowly to distribute the oil. Reinstall the spark plug.

NOTE: Remove the spark plug and drain all of the oil from the cylinder before attempting to start the unit after storage.

4.Thoroughly clean the unit and inspect it for any loose or damaged parts. Repair or replace damaged parts and tighten loose screws, nuts or bolts. The unit is ready for storage.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORYELECTRIC STARTER AND POWER START BIT™FEATURES
This unit is designed to be started with an optional

 

electric starter or Power Start Bit™ that are sold

 

separately. If choosing to start the unit using one of these

 

features or have questions please contact your local

 

retailer or call 1-877-282-8684 U.S, (1-800-668-1238

 

Canada), for more information and purchasing. You may

 

also go to www.cubcadet.com or www.cubcadet.ca

Electric Start Feature

TROUBLESHOOTING

 

 

CAUSE

 

ACTION

 

 

 

ENGINE WILL NOT START

 

 

 

 

 

Empty fuel tank

 

Fill fuel tank with properly mixed fuel
Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough

 

Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times

 

 

 

Engine is flooded

 

With choke lever in position 3, squeeze the trigger and

 

pull the starter rope

 

 

Old or improperly mixed fuel

 

Drain fuel tank and add fresh fuel mixture

 

 

 

Fouled spark plug

 

Replace or clean the spark plug

 

 

 

ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE

 

 

 

 

 

Air filter is plugged

 

Replace or clean the air filter

Old or improperly mixed fuel

 

Drain fuel tank and add fresh fuel mixture

 

 

 

Improper idle speed

 

Adjust according to the Idle Speed Adjustment section

 

 

 

ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE

 

 

 

 

Old or improperly mixed fuel

 

Drain fuel tank and add fresh fuel mixture

Cutting head bound with grass

 

Stop the engine and clean the cutting head

 

 

 

Dirty air filter

 

Clean or replace the air filter

 

 

 

ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS

 

 

 

 

Old or improperly mixed fuel

 

Drain fuel tank and add fresh fuel mixture

Fouled spark plug

 

Replace or clean the spark plug

 

 

 

ENGINE STOPS WHILE IN USE

 

 

 

 

Engine overspeed protection engaged

 

Allow the engine to cool down for 10 minutes before

 

restarting.

 

 

 

 

 

CUTTING ATTACHMENT WILL NOT ADVANCE LINE

 

 

 

 

Cutting attachment bound with grass

 

Stop the engine and clean cutting attachment
Cutting attachment out of line

 

Refill with new line

 

 

 

Line twisted when refilled

 

Remove and rewind the line
Not enough line is exposed

 

Push the bump knob and pull out line until 4 inches (102 mm)

 

of line is outside of the cutting attachment

 

 

 

 

 

IF FURTHER ASSISTANCE IS REQUIRED, CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER.SPECIFICATIONS*

Engine Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air-Cooled, 2-Cycle Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.10 in. (2.794 cm) Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 cc Operating RPM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,500+ rpm Idle Speed RPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,200 - 3,400 rpm Spark Plug Gap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.025 in. (0.635 mm) Lubrication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel/Oil Mixture Fuel/Oil Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50:1 Fuel Tank Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 fl.oz. (414 ml) Total Approximate Unit Weight (without fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 - 13 lbs. (5 - 6 kg) Cutting Mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Proulx™ Shoulder Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Included Line Spool Diameter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.5 in. (114.3 mm) Trimming Line Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.095 in. (2.41 mm) Cutting Path Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 in. (45.72 cm)

*All specifications are based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.

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