Starting The Unit; Stopping The Engine; Operating Tips; Heavy Growth - Generac Power Systems Trimmer/Mower Owner's Manual

Operation

Starting the Unit

1. See Figure 3-3. For cold start push primer (A)
three times before starting. This step is not
required when starting a warm engine which has
already run for a few minutes.
Figure 3-2. Primer Bulb
1. See Figure 3-3. To engage trimmer head, pull bail
bar (B) back to the handlebar. Release handle to
stop engine.
Figure 3-3. Throttle Control Lever and Key Switch
2. Grasp recoil starter handle (C) and slowly pull until
resistance is felt. Let the cord retract slightly and
then pull the cord rapidly to start the engine.

Stopping the Engine

Release bail bar.
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C
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Operating Tips

• Experiment with different cord weights to deter-
mine the best cord weight for different mowing and
trimming applications.
• Use the smallest diameter cord for the application
run at the highest engine speed.
•
When trimming, allow the front end of the machine
to rest lightly on the Mow-Ball
ball raised slightly above the ground.
• When mowing, the Mow-Ball should glide on the
ground.
• Do not lift the handlebar while operating the unit.
Lifting the handlebar uses more energy, slows cut-
ting speed, and produces an unsatisfactory cut.
• The Trimmer/Mower'™ can be used to trim or mow
wet material.
•
See Figure 3-4. Cut and trim tall grass and weeds
with cutting material to the left of the unit, maintain-
ing a clear discharge area to the right.
Figure 3-4. Cut with the Material to the Left

Heavy Growth

• Use a 225-mil sawtooth cord on thicker growth
such as berry canes, brambles, thistles, or rag-
weed.
• Ease the cutting cords into dense growth slowly.
• Cut heavy grass in multiple passes. On the first
pass lift the trimmer head off the ground a few
inches by pushing down on the handlebar and cut
the material at this height. Make a second pass
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with the Mow-Ball
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or keep the mow
close to the ground.