INSTRUCTION LABELS The labels shown below were installed on your Brush Cutter. If any labels are damaged or missing, replace them before operating this equipment. UNPACKING Your Self-Propelled Brush Cutter was shipped in one carton, completely assembled except for the upper handle assembly and the front guard bar.
ASSEMBLY 1. REMOVE unit from carton and check the contents of the parts bag. 2 . REMOVE mounting hardware from the hardware bag. 3. ATTACH the handle to the engine base BY tighten C. 4. TIGHTEN mounting hardware on handle braces. 5.
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STARTING ENGINE CHECK engine oil level before operating machine. DO NOT START equipment with drive or blade clutch engaged. 1. Place equipment on a level, firm surface that is free of rocks or other debris. 2. Place throttle in “Choke and start” position. (See Fig. 1) 3.
MAINTENANCE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE Periodic maintenance should be performed at the following intervals: Every Daily or Every Every 25 Every 50 Every 100-150 Maintenance Operation Hours Hours Hours 5 Hours Inspect for worn or damaged parts Check for excessive vibration ...
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UNIT IS HEAVY. Make sure support is adequate to support weight of machine. 3. Block blade to prevent it from rotating during removal. 4. Remove blade bolt , and friction washer . 5. Remove blade and install replacement blade. When replacing the blade use ORIGINAL PARTS NOTE: When sharpening blade make sure to sharpen all cutting edges.
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NOTE: See Fig 12 for proper belt routing. TRANSAXLE DRIVE BELT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT DISCONNECT spark plug wire before servicing unit. WARNING: use caution not to pinch 1. Disconnect spark plug wire. fingers between the belt and clutch 2. Lift and support the rear of the unit to allow access to the underside 3.
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LOOKING THROUGH TOP Transaxle Drive Belt (Seated below drive belt on Blade Drive Belt (with Transaxle clutch) Belt not Shown) Belt Routing Diagram (Top View of Machine) TRANSAXLE DRIVE ADJUSTMENT DISCONNECT spark plug wire before servicing unit. 1. Disconnect spark plug wire. 2.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Engine will not start Throttle is set to Slow/Stop position. Move throttle to fast position. Out of gasoline. Fill gas tank. Old or contaminated gasoline. Drain gas tank and fill with fresh gasoline. Spark plug wire disconnected. Connect spark plug wire.
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