ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALL CUTTING ATTACHMENT SHIELD
WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, never operate the trimmer without the cutting attachment shield in place.
Use the following instructions if the cutting attachment shield on your unit is not installed. Use only the instructions that apply to the type of shaft and shield that your unit is equipped with.
TB465SS
1.Slide the cutting attachment shield into the shield mount on the
cutting attachment. Align the screw holes in the shield with the holes in the cutting attachment (Fig. 4).
2. Place a hex lock nut |
into one of the three |
Cutting | Shield |
Attachment | Mount |
TB415CS
1.Place the cutting attachment shield onto the shaft housing. Be sure the guard mounting bracket slides into the slot on the edge of the cutting shield. Rotate the shield into place, counterclockwise. The holes in the guard mounting bracket and cutting attachment shield will line up (Fig. 1).
2.From inside the cutting attachment shield, push the square bolt through the hole until the threaded end protrudes through the guard mounting bracket (Fig. 2).
Cutting Attachment
Shield
Fig. 1
Guard Mounting
Bracket
Square Bolt
Shaft
Housing
Guard
Mounting
Bracket
Washer
Wing Nut
Square Bolt
recessed holes on |
the top of the |
cutting attachment |
shield (Fig 5). |
3. Install a screw into the |
hole from the bottom |
of the cutting |
attachment shield and |
screw it into the nut |
installed in step 2 (Fig. |
5). Do not tighten. |
| Fig. 4 |
Nuts (3) | Recessed |
| Holes |
| Hex Lock |
| Nut |
| Screws (3) |
| Fig. 5 |
4.Repeat steps 2 and
3 until all three screws have been started, then tighten securely.
ADJUSTING THE
1.Locate the wing nut on the
NOTE: Do not remove wing nut, washer, or bolt.
2.Rotate the
to the upright |
|
position on the front | Fig. 6 |
side of the shaft |
|
housing (Fig. 6).
3. Put the washer on the bolt, then screw
the wing nut onto the bolt and tighten.
Figure 3 shows the
installation process from underneath the unit.
NOTE: The
3.Hold the unit in the operating position (Fig. 15). If necessary, reposition the
4.Tighten the wing nut until the
OIL AND FUEL INFORMATION
WARNING: OVERFILLING OIL CRANKCASE MAY CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. Check and maintain the proper oil level in the crank case; it is important and cannot be overemphasized. Check the oil before each use and change it as needed. See Changing the Oil.
RECOMMENDED OIL TYPE
Using the proper type and weight of oil in the crankcase is extremely important. Check the oil before each use and change
the oil regularly. Failure to use the correct oil, or using dirty oil, can cause premature engine wear and failure. Use a
ADDING OIL TO CRANKCASE: INITIAL USE
NOTE: This unit is shipped without oil. In order to avoid damage to the unit, put oil in the crankcase before you attempt to start the unit.
Your unit is supplied with one 3.04 fluid oz. (90 ml) bottle of SAE 30 SF,
3.Remove the oil plug / dipstick from the crankcase (Fig. 9).
4.Pour the entire bottle of oil into the oil fill hole (Fig. 9).
NOTE: Never add oil to the fuel or fuel tank.
5.Wipe up any oil that may have spilled and reinstall the oil fill plug / dipstick.
Check oil before each use and change as needed. Refer to Changing the Oil.
Oil Fill
Fig. 8
Oil Fill
Plug/Dipstick
Oil Fill Hole
Fig. 9
SG, SH oil (Fig. 7).
NOTE: Save the bottle of oil. It can be used to measure the correct amount during future oil changes. See Changing the Oil.
1. Unscrew the top of |
|
the bottle of oil and |
|
remove the paper |
|
seal covering the | Funnel |
opening. Replace the | Spout |
top. Next, cut the tip |
|
off the funnel spout | Fig. 7 |
(Fig. 7). |
2.Place the unit on a flat level surface (Fig. 8).
RECOMMENDED FUEL TYPE
Old fuel is the primary reason for improper unit performance. Be sure to use fresh, clean, unleaded gasoline.
NOTE: This is a four cycle engine. In order to avoid damage to the unit, do not mix oil with gasoline.
Definition of Blended Fuels
Today's fuels are often a blend of gasoline and oxygenates such as ethanol, methanol or MTBE (ether).
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