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•
Reinstall the oil fill cap/dipstick
and
tighten securely.
•
Check oil before each use. Add if
needed.
•
Change oil every 25 operating
hours
thereafter.
Oil Fill Cap/
Dipstick
FILL GAS
NOTICE:
ENGINES
WHICH ARE CERTI-
FIED TO COMPLY
WITH CALIFORNIA
AND US EPA EMISSION
REGULATIONS
FOR ULGE ENGINES:
Are certified to
operate on regular unleaded
gasoline.
Include the following emission
control
system(s):
EM, TWC (if so equipped).
Include any user adjustable
features
-
therefore
no other adjustments
are needed.
Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh, unleaded
regular, unleaded
premium,
or reformulated
automotive
gasoline
only. DO NOT use
leaded gasoline.
Be sure that the container
you pour the gasoline
from is clean and free
from dust or other foreign particles.
Never
use gasoline
that may be stale from long
periods of storage in the container.
/_
CAUTION"
Never fill the gas tank
wT=iire the engine is running or hot.
4_
Immediately
wipe oft any spilled gasoline
before attempting
to start the engine.
an,_ CAUTION:
Gasoline
is flammable
caution must be used when handling or
storing it. Do not fill fuel tank while Edger/
Trimmer is running, hot, or when in an
enclosed area. Keep away from open
flame, electrical spark, and do not smoke
while filling the fuel tank. Never fill fuel tank
completely; but fill the tank to within 1/4-1/2
inch from the top to provide space for
expansion of fuel. Always fill fuel tank
outdoors and use a funnel or spout to
prevent spilling. Make sure to wipe up any
spilled fuel before starting the engine. Store
gasoline in a clean, approved container,
and keep the cap in place on the container.
Keep gasoline in a cool, well ventilated
place; never in the house. Never buy more
than a 30 day supply of gasoline to assure
volatility. Gasoline is intended to be used as
a fuel for internal combustion
engines
therefore,
do not use gasoline for any other
purpose. Since many children like the smell
of gasoline, keep it out of their reach
because the fumes are dangerous
to inhale,
as well as being explosive.
A
WARNING:
Experience
indicates
that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or
using methanol can attract moisture
which
leads to separation
and formation
of acids
during storage. Acidic gas can damage the
fuel system of an engine while in storage.
To avoid engine problems,
the fuel system
should be emptied
before storage of 30
days or longer. Drain fuel tank, start engine
and let it run until fuel lines and carburetor
are empty. Use fresh fuel next season.
See
Storage Instructions
for additional
informa-
tion. Never use engine or carburetor
cleaner products
in the fuel tank or perma-
nent damage may occur.
TO START THE ENGINE
Before starting the engine, be sure you
have read and understood
all the instruc-
tions on the preceding
pages. The Edger/
Trimmer
is equipped with a recoil starter.
The operation
of the engine is controlled
by
the throttle control lever.
• Pull the clutch lever all the way back or
up to the rearmost
hole to raise and
disengage
the blade.
• Move the throttle control lever, see figure
on page 5 to the FAST position.
• Push primer button five times, see figure
on page 5. Wait about two seconds
between each push.
NOTE:
Do not use primer button to
restart a warm engine after a short
shutdown.
• To start engine, grasp the engine starter
handle firmly with your right hand.
• Hold the edger handle firmly with your
left hand.
• Pull up sherply on the recoil starter
handle. DO NOT allow the starter rope to
snap back, let it rewind slowly while
holding the starter handle.
If engine fails
to start after three
pulls, push primer
button two times and pull starter rope
again.
• When the engine starts. Push throttle
control lever up to increase speed; down
to decrease
speed. Run at full engine
speed during normal use.
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