Tanaka AST-7000 manual Iii. Operating Procedures, custsvc@tanaka-ism.com

AST-7000 Owner’s Manual

4. Installation of safety guard (Fig. 4 & 5)

1. Secure the safety guard to the shaft as shown in Figure 4.

NOTE: The safety guard must be installed 5" from the top of the gear case as shown in figure 5. If this is not done the safety guard may be damaged by the nylon line and the guard may not protect the operator against any flying debris.

5.Installation of cutting attachments (Fig. 6 & 7)

1.Insert the allen-head wrench into the hole on the top of the gear case to lock the output shaft. Then install the nylon head as shown in Figure 6 or the blade as shown in Figure 7.

NOTE: The blade fixing bolt (1) and the cutting head adapter bolt (2) are left-handed thread.

III. OPERATING PROCEDURES

1.Fuel (Fig. 8)

1.For proper lubrication, this engine must operate on a mixture of gasoline and Tanaka brand 2-cycle engine oil. Tanaka 2 cycle oil has been formulated to insure maximum engine performance and, increased engine life. The gasoline must be mixed according to the instructions on the oil bottle. If Tanaka oil isn't available, mix 50 parts of regular gasoline to 1 part of quality 2 cycle mix.

CAUTION: Do not use gasoline containing alcohol or gasohol as this may result in engine failures.

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