SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR STRING TRIMMER MOWER
IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual before operating your mower.
NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the string trimmer mower is observed from the operating position.
Removing Unit From Carton
•Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open carton.
•Remove loose parts if included with unit (i.e., operator’s manual, safety glasses, etc.)
•Cut along corners, lay carton down flat, and remove packing material.
•Roll or slide unit out of carton and check carton thoroughly for loose parts.
Disconnecting Spark Plug Wire
Before setting up your string trimmer mower, disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug. See Figure 1.
Stud |
|
| Spark Plug |
| Wire |
Spark |
|
Plug Wire | Spark Plug |
Figure 1
Setting Up Your String Trimmer Mower
•Loosen each wing nut enough to separate the plastic connectors between the upper and lower handle. Gently lift up and pull back on the upper handle to raise the handle toward the operating position. See Figure 2.
•Separate the connectors and position the bottom tip of upper handle connector in front of the bottom tip of lower handle connector. To secure the upper and lower handle, tighten the wing nuts and washers (carriage bolts must be seated properly into the handle and grooves must line up between connectors).
Lower Handle |
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Connector | Upper Handle |
| Connector |
| Carriage |
| Bolt |
| Wing Nuts |
Figure 2
NOTE: If you wish to adjust the height of the upper handle, refer to the Adjustment Section.
•Loosen the wing nut that secures rope guide to handle. With the spark plug wire disconnected and grounded, pull the starter rope out of the engine. Slip the starter rope into the rope guide and tighten the wing nut. See Figure 3.
•Tighten the cable tie on lower left side of handle, making sure the round tab on tie seats nicely into the hole in handle.
Control |
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Lever | Control Lock |
| |
| Bracket |
Rope |
|
Guide | Wing Nut |
|
Figure 3
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