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Parklander PET-51Y Operator's Manual

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
4-Cycle High-Wheel Field Trimmer
Your weed trimmer has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease
of operation, and operator safety.
WARNING:
using this product.
Thank you for your purchase.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before
11/02/2006

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL 4-Cycle High-Wheel Field Trimmer Your weed trimmer has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS General Safety Rules .............1-2 Specific Safety Rules .

  • Page 3: General Safety Rules

    GENERAL SAFETY RULES This book is written for a person with some mechanical abil- WARNING ity. Like most service books, not all the steps are described. Steps on how to loosen or tighten fasteners are steps anyone To prevent accidental starting when setting up, can follow with some mechanical ability.
  • Page 4 GENERAL SAFETY RULES struck by low hanging branches, twigs, or other objects, have stopped. Remove the wire from the spark plug. which may be unnoticed by the operator. • If the trimmer should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the •...

  • Page 5: Specific Safety Rules

    SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES is running except when specifically recommended by the FUEL SAFETY manufacturer. • Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable. • Keep the trimmer in safe working condition. Check all • Use an approved container. fasteners at frequent intervals for proper tightness.

  • Page 6: Symbols

    SYMBOLS CONTROL AND OPERATING SYMBOLS IMPORTANT: Many of the following symbols are located on your unit or on literature supplied with the product. Before you operate the unit, learn and understand the purpose for each symbol. SLOW FAST ENGINE STOP ENGINE STOP FUEL ENGAGE...
  • Page 7 SYMBOLS SAFETY WARNING SYMBOLS SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Indicates WARNING, DANGER, or CAUTION. Read operator’s manual before operating this machine. Failure to follow directions could result in serious injury. Thrown objects. Keep bystanders at least 50 ft (15 m) away. Do not use if children are present. Remove all objects which could be thrown by machine.

  • Page 8: Features

    FEATURES Engine Displacement ......160cc Oil Capacity ......16.9 oz. [500 ml] Gasoline Capacity .

  • Page 9: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY Read and follow the assembly and adjustment instructions. TOOLS REQUIRED Do not discard any parts or materials until the unit is as- (1)Utility Knife to Cut Carton sembled. (1)Oil Funnel (1)Torque Wrench to Check Fastener Tightness NOTE: Torque is measured in foot-pounds (metric unit is (1)T-Handle Wrench (included in parts bag) Nm).

  • Page 10: Operation

    OPERATION ENGINE PREPARATION CHECKLIST For the best performance and satisfaction from this qual- ENGINE DOES NOT CONTAIN OIL OR GASOLINE WHEN ity product, please review the following checklist before you SHIPPED operate the trimmer: See the engine manufacturer’s instructions for the type of •...
  • Page 11 OPERATION WARNING Debris thrown from the trimmer can result in foreign objects being thrown into eyes, which can cause severe eye damage. Always wear ANSI compliant safety glasses or eye shields when operating the trimmer. If you Primer wear eyeglasses, put an ANSI certified Wide Vision Button Safety Mask over your eyeglasses.
  • Page 12 OPERATION WARNING Handle Never run the engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from the trimmer and any moving parts on the engine. Avoid the muffler and surrounding areas.
  • Page 13 OPERATION TRIMMING TIPS WARNING Debris such as sticks, gravel, and rocks can be thrown with sufficient force to cause personal injury or property damage. • Set the throttle control in the FAST position. The faster the engine runs, the faster the trimmer head will rotate. If the weeds or grass are tall and thick, operate the trimmer at a slower walking speed.

  • Page 14: Slope Guide

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  • Page 15: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE TABLE Service Records- Before Every Every Every Fill in dates as you Each See Note Before Storage Service Dates complete regular Hours Hours Hours service √ Check Engine Oil Level √ Check Trimmer Lines √ Check Trimmer Head Engagement √...
  • Page 16 MAINTENANCE ENGINE MAINTENANCE Use the following maintenance section to keep your unit in good operating condition. All the maintenance information for Oil Drain Plug the engine is in the “Engine Operator’s Manual”. Before you start the engine, read this manual. HOW TO CHANGE THE OIL 1.
  • Page 17 MAINTENANCE HOW TO REPLACE THE TRIMMER LINE When the trimmer line becomes worn to half the original length, replace the trimmer line. For the best performance, use a heavy gauge 0.155 in. [4 mm] trimmer line. 1. Stop the engine. Wait for all moving parts to stop. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
  • Page 18 MAINTENANCE HOW TO REPLACE THE DRIVE BELT Trimmer Housing WARNING Before you remove the drive belt, disconnect the wire from the spark plug. To replace the drive belt, the trimmer head and shield must be removed as follows. 1. Remove the two fasteners that hold the rear of the shield to the trimmer housing.
  • Page 19 MAINTENANCE 3. Remove the spark plug from the cylinder. Pour one STORAGE ounce of oil into the cylinder. Slowly pull the recoil-start handle so that the oil will protect the cylinder. Install a WARNING new spark plug in the cylinder. Pull recoil-start handle slowly a few times to distribute oil.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Solution Engine does not start Spark plug wire disconnected Connect spark plug. Engine not primed Prime engine. Defective or incorrectly gapped spark plug Inspect or replace spark plug. Fuel tank empty or low Add fuel. Dirty carburetor or fuel line Clean carburetor or fuel line.
  • Page 21 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Solution Trimmer vibrates Set screws for trimmer head is loose Tighten set screw with T-handle wrench. Trimmer line lengths are substantially different Adjust trimmer line to approximately equa lengths. Loose nuts or bolts Check all bolts and nuts, including engine bolts. Broken trimmer head Replace broken part.

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