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EZ Trim Mower Owners Manual
Read the safety instructions. Familiarize yourself with
the safety instructions in this manual and the engine owners
manual before starting the EZ Trim Mower.
Fill engine with oil. Do not start before adding oil to the
engine. See engine manual for the type and amount of oil
to use. Machine should be level when filling.
1. Check engine oil level and fill if necessary before
each use. See engine manual for filling and mainte-
nance instructions.
2. Fill fuel tank with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline. DO
NOT MIX OIL WITH GASOLINE.
3. Move the throttle control to the run position. If the
engine is equipped with a engine fuel valve, turn it to
the on position.
4. If starting for the first time, firmly push the primer bulb
5 times. Thereafter push the primer bulb 3 times
before starting. Or if equipped with a choke, place the
engine in choke.
5. Pull trimmer bail back. Grasp the recoil starter cord
handle and slowly pull until resistance is felt. After
resistance is felt, pull the cord quickly to start the
engine and prevent kickback. Repeat if necessary.
6. If engine does not start after 3 pulls, push the primer
bulb 3 times, or adjust the choke and repeat step 5.
3.1 GENERAL STARTING INSTRUC-
TIONS
3.2 STARTING ELECTRIC MODELS
1. Turn the ignition key to ON position.
2. Move the throttle control to the run position.
3. Firmly push the primer bulb 5 times for first time
starting. Firmly push the primer bulb 3 times
thereafter.
4. Pull trimmer bail back.
5. Turn ignition key clockwise to start electric start
engine.
•Use recoil start procedure if the battery is not
charged. Grasp the recoil starter cord handle and
slowly pull until resistance is felt. After resistance
is felt, pull the cord quickly to start the engine and
prevent kickback. Repeat if necessary.
•Use 1 AMP trickle charger to charge battery. Do
not exceed 1.4 AMP initial charge.
6. If engine does not start after 3 tries, push the primer
bulb 3 times, or adjust the choke and engage
ignition again.
Move machine to a clear, level area outdoors before start-
ing. Do not operate in the vicinity of bystanders.
CAUTION
Handle fuel (gasoline) with care. It is highly flammable.
Always use an approved container and fill tank outdoors.
Never add fuel to a running or hot engine.
WARNING
Some oil usage is normal. Check level before each use.
See engine operators manual for the type and amount of
oil to use.
NOTE
A throttle cable is not included on some Briggs &
Stratton powered EZ Trim Mowers (Models 73050,
73350, 73265). On models without a throttle cable,
the throttle is adjusted on the engine.
NOTE
Continue to hold the bail after the engine is started.
Releasing will stop the engine.
NOTE