Maintenance; General Recommendations - Weed Eater BV1650, BV1800, BV1850, BV2000 Instruction Manual

STARTING A COLD ENGINE
1. Move throttle lever to the
2. Move choke lever to the FULL CHOKE
position.
3. Slowly press the primer button 8 times.
Throttle Lever Primer Button
Choke Lever
4. Pull starter rope sharply until engine at-
tempts to run, but no more than 5 pulls (be-
low 30_ F, 8 pulls).
NOTE:
If engine attempts to start before the
th
5 pull, go to next step immediately.
5. Move the choke lever to the HALF
CHOKE position.
6. Pull the starter rope sharply until the en-
gine runs, but no more than 5 pulls (below
30_ F, 10 pulls).
7. After a 5 second warm- -up, move the
choke lever to the RUN position.
WARNING:
Avoid touching muffler
unless engine and muffler are cold. A hot
muffler can cause serious burns.
WARNING:
Stop engine and be sure
the impeller blades have stopped turning be-
fore opening the vacuum inlet door or at-
tempting to insert or remove the vacuum or
blower tubes. The rotating blades can cause
serious injury. Always disconnect the spark
plug before performing maintenance or ac-
cessing movable parts.
HELPFUL TIP
IMPORTANT:
repairs other than the rec-
ommended
described in the instruction
manual performed by an
authorized service dealer.
If any dealer other than an authorized
service dealer performs work on the
product, WEED EATER may not pay for
repairs under warranty. It is your re-
sponsibility to maintain and perform
general maintenance.
8. Allow the unit to run for 30 more seconds
at the RUN position before moving the
position.
throttle lever to the
If engine has not started after 5 pulls (at HALF
CHOKE), repeat STARTING A COLD ENGINE
procedure. If engine still does not start, proceed
to STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE.
9. To stop the engine, move the throttle lever to
the STOP position.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
NOTE:
follow STARTING A COLD ENGINE proce-
dure. Do not fill fuel tank while engine is hot.
1. Move throttle lever to the
2. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs,
but no more than 5 pulls.
NOTE
rope 5 more pulls. If engine still does not run,
it is probably flooded.
3. To stop the engine, move the throttle lever to
the STOP position.
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE
Flooded engines can be started by placing the
choke lever in the RUN position. Move throttle
lever to the fast position
until engine starts. After engine starts, move the
throttle lever to the slow position
engine to idle.
Starting could require pulling the starter rope
many times depending on how badly the unit is
flooded.
If unit still doesn't start refer to the TROUBLE-
SHOOTING TABLE or call 1-800-554-6723.

MAINTENANCE

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this unit does not cover items
that have been subjected to operator abuse
or negligence. To receive full value from the
warranty, the operator must maintain unit as
instructed in this manual. Various adjust-
ments will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your unit.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
S Spark Plug Boot
S Air Filter
S Housing Screws
S Muffler
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN
PARTS
Have all
Contact an authorized service dealer for re-
placement of damaged or worn parts.
maintenance
S Fuel Tank - - Do not use unit if fuel tank shows
signs of damage or leaks.
S Vacuum Bag - - Do not use vacuum bag if it
is torn or damaged.
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND
DECALS
S After each use, inspect complete unit for
loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and
decals using a damp cloth with a mild deter-
gent.
S Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
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position.
If fuel tank is empty, add fuel; then,
position.
: If engine has not started, pull starter
; then, pull rope
to allow