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String Trimmer Owner/Operator Manual Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur Models 946151 – ST622 CARB 01284200A 11/08 ENGLISH Printed in USA FRANÇAIS...
PRODUCT REGISTRATION • Read and understand all assembly instructions in this manual. If you do not The Gravely dealer must register the product understand or have difficulty following the at the time of purchase. Registering the instructions, contact your nearest Gravely product will help the company process Dealer for assistance.
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1. DANGER! TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH CAUTION: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not avoided, MAY RESULT in minor or moderate injury. It may also be Read the Operator’s Manual. used to alert against unsafe practices. OL1801 NOTATIONS NOTE: General reference information for Always wear protective proper operation and maintenance practices.
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Walk, NEVER run. dangerous projectile. Use only flexible, non- Whenever operator releases control on metallic line recommended by Gravely. handlebar, trimmer head must stop. Check this ALWAYS keep trimmer head in contact with feature frequently. If feature fails to operate, the ground while operating.
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A spark arrestor, if used, must instructions when servicing engine. be maintained in effective working order by the Check all hardware at regular intervals, operator. See your Gravely Dealer or engine especially trimmer head attachment bolts. manufacturer’s service center. Keep all hardware properly tightened.
ASSEMBLY Handlebar Assembly WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read 1. Loosen handlebar wing knobs. Do not and understand the entire Safety remove them. section before proceeding. 2. Unfold handlebar to operating position. NOTE: Adjust handlebar to a height TOOLS REQUIRED comfortable for the operator. Be sure cable is clear of pinch points.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES OX0253 OX0251 OX0252 1. Trimmer Head 9. Oil Dipstick and Cap 2. Trimmer Line 10.Fuel Tank and Cap 3. Upper Handlebar 11. Debris Screen 4. Lower Handlebar 12.Air Cleaner 5. Control Bail 13.Primer Bulb 6. Throttle Control Lever 14.Swivel Head Lock 7.
OPERATION CONTROLS AND FEATURES FILLING FUEL TANK See Controls and Features on page 8. WARNING: EXPLOSIVE VAPORS WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and FLAMMABLE FUEL can and understand the entire Safety result in serious injury or death. section before proceeding. Handle fuel with care. ALWAYS use an approved fuel container.
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TO STOP IN AN EMERGENCY TO TRAVEL TO ANOTHER WORK AREA To stop in an emergency, release control bail. When all moving parts have stopped, push When crossing driveways or bare areas, throttle control lever to stop. release the control bail to stop trimmer head rotation and push down slightly on the TO START AND SHUT OFF handlebar to lift the trimmer head off the...
Replace the trimmer line when it extends less line to the same length. than 4 inches (10.2 cm) from cutter disk. For HANDLEBAR HEIGHT best results, use only genuine Gravely ADJUSTMENT replacement trimmer line. 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving 1.
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CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT HEIGHT GUIDE REPLACEMENT The standard cutting height is adjustable from The height guide requires periodic 1-3/16" to 4-3/8" (3 to 11.1 cm). To raise the replacement. When used on hard surfaces, cutting height, place more spacers (up to 4) such as concrete, it may need to be replaced below the cutter disk.
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CONTROL BAIL TRAVEL DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT ADJUSTMENT Control Bail must disengage trimmer head as control is released. There should be a slight amount of slack in the control cable wire when bail is fully released. If the trimmer head does not disengage completely when the control bail is released, increase the amount of slack in the control cable wire as follows:...
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To remove the old belt: 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire and place it securely away from the spark plug. 2. Place unit in service position (see Maintenance section). CAUTION: Before tipping unit, remove enough fuel so no spillage will occur.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Engine will 1. Spark plug wire disconnected. 1. Connect spark plug wire. not start or 2. Engine not primed 2. Prime engine. runs poorly 3. Fuel tank empty. 3. Add fuel to the fuel tank. 4.
“V” Construction, Raw Edge Kevlar Cord SERVICE PARTS Wheel Size - in (cm) 14 (35.56) Be sure to always use genuine Gravely parts to keep your String Trimmer running like Replacement Line new. Length - in. (cm) 18 (46) Diameter - in. (cm) 5/32 (0.40)
Genuine Ariens or Gravely brand service parts and accessories are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 90 days after the date of purchase. An authorized Ariens or Gravely dealer will repair or replace any such part or accessory free of charge, except for labor, during that period.
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Engines and engine accessories are covered only by the engine manufacturer’s warranty and are not covered by this warranty. • Parts that are not genuine Ariens or Gravely service parts are not covered by this warranty. • The following maintenance, service and replacement items are not covered by this warranty unless...
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GRAVELY 655 West Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110-1072 920-756-2141 Fax 920-756-2407 www.gravely.com WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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