3.You receive a container of oil with the unit. Slowly pour 3/4 (15 oz.) of the oil from the container down the oil fi ll spout into the engine.
4.Wait one minute to allow oil to settle. Insert and tighten dipstick, then re- move it to check oil level.
5.Continue adding small amounts of oil and rechecking the dipstick until it reads full. DO NOT overfi ll, or engine will smoke on startup.
6.Always be sure to retighten oil dipstick before starting engine.
•Check oil level before each use. Add oil if needed. Fill to full line on dipstick.
•Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or each season. You may need to change the oil more often under dusty, dirty conditions.
TECUMSEH MODELS:
Gasoline fi ller cap
Engine oil cap
BRIGGS & STRATTON MODELS:
Gasoline fi ller | Engine |
cap | oil cap |
ADD GASOLINE
•Fill fuel tank to bottom of gas tank
fi ller neck. Do not overfi ll. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quanti- ties that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.
CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open fl ame.
CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Empty
the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instructions for additional information. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
TO START ENGINE
1.To start a cold engine, push primer three (3) times before trying to start. Use a fi rm push. This step is not usually necessary when starting an engine which has already run for a few minutes.
2.Move throttle control lever to fast posi- tion.
3.Hold upper handle fi rmly and pull starter handle quickly. Do not allow starter rope to snap back.
TO STOP ENGINE
• To stop engine, move throttle control lever to stop position.
NOTE: In cooler weather it may be necessary to repeat priming steps. In warmer weather overpriming may cause
flooding and engine will not start. If you do fl ood engine, wait a few minutes before attempting to start and do not repeat priming steps.
AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air fi lter. Replace the air fi lter every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever oc- curs fi rst. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. Do not wash air fi lter. Refer to engine manual.
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffl er as it could create a fi re hazard and/or damage.
SPARK PLUG
Change your spark plug each year to make your engine start easier and run better. Set spark plug gap according to engine manual specifi cations.
CLEANING
IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep trimmer free of
CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with the spark plug.
•Turn trimmer on its side. Make sure air fi lter and carburetor are up. Clean the underside of your trimmer by scraping to remove
•Clean engine often to keep trash from accumulating. A clogged engine runs hotter and shortens engine life.
•Keep fi nished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc.
•We do not recommend using a gar- den hose to clean trimmer unless the electrical system, muffl er, air fi lter and carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can result in short- ened engine life.
CLEAN UNDER ENGINE COVER (TECUMSEH MODELS ONLY)
Clean under engine cover before each use, or more frequently in heavy cutting or dirty conditions. Engine cover screen and engine air intake screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating.
Be sure engine is cool before cleaning.
1.Unscrew knob on top of cover.
2.Lift cover up and away from engine.
3.Clean cover and cover screen thor- oughly.
4.Clean top of engine and air intake screen.
5.Replace engine cover and tighten knob securely. Be sure the front tabs of engine cover are located in the slots in engine housing.
Knob | Engine cover |
Starter rope
Threaded stud
Engine cover screen
Air intake screen | Housing slots |
8 | 13 |
