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2 Assembly
To prevent personal injury or property
damage, do not startthe engine until all
assembly steps are complete and you
have read and understandthe safety and
operating instructionsin this manual.
INTRODUCTION
Readthese instructions in their entirety
before you attempt to assemble or
operate your new equipment.
The Border/EdgerAttachment (H, Figure
5) does not need to be installed until you
are readyto do edging projects (refer to
instructions in this Section).
IMPORTANT: T hecorrect mixture of
unleaded automotive gasoline and two-
cycle motor oil (a 24:1 ratio of gasoline to
two-cycle oil) must be added to the fuel
tank before starting the engine. See
instructions in this Section.
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Inspect your machine immediately. If
you find or suspect damageto the carton
or contents, contact your local authorized
dealer or the Factory for assistance.
2. Removeany packing material. Check
for small parts before discarding the
packing material. Loose parts include the
following:
(1) Wheel (for edging)
(1) Edger Tine
(2) *Long Bushings
(1) *Short Bushing
* Packed in a separate plastic bag.
3. Perform the assembly on a clean, level
surface. Be careful not to severely bend
any of the control cables on the unit.
4. Beforestartingany assembly steps,
disconnectthe engine sparkplug wire
from the spark plug.
ASSEMBLYSTEPS
STEP 1: Unfold and
Adjust Handlebars
IMPORTANT: Be careful not to pinch any
wires or cables while unfolding and
adjusting the handlebars.
1. Loosen the two handlebar knobs (A,
Figure 1) and unfold the handlebars into
the operating position. Do not useforce
-- if there is binding, continue to loosen
the knobs.
Figure 1: Loosenhandlebarknobsand
unfoldhandlebars. Slide plastic ties to the
locations shown.
2. Thereare two height settings holes in
the upper handlebar.The unit is shipped
with the handlebar knobs in the lowest
height setting holes. If this height is cor-
rect for you, simply tighten the two han-
dlebar knobs. If a higher setting is
desired, reposition the handlebar knobs,
mounting screws and washers in the
other set of holes.
3. Checkthe locations of the three plastic
ties (C, Figure 1). Theties must be posi-
tioned as shown.
NOTE:There isjust one handlebar storage
position - folded over the engine as origi-
nally shipped.
STEP 2: Inspect
and Tighten Hardware
Checkall nuts, bolts and screws on your
unit and tighten as needed. NOTE:Use a
7/16" socket with an extension to check
hardware at ends of handlebar.
Tools Needed to Checkfor Loose
Hardware:
• Adjustable wrench
• Slotted-head screwdriver
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• 7/16" socket and extension
IMPORTANT: D o not tighten engine gov-
ernor screw (D, Figure 2). It is factory-
adjusted for proper engine operation.
• Gasoline and its vapors are highly
flammable and explosive. Keep gaso-
line away from possible ignition
sources.
• Do not smoke while mixing the gaso-
line and two-cycle oil together or
when filling the fuel tank.
• Never fill fuel tankwhen engine is run-
ning or hot.
Failure to follow these precautionscould
result in the fuel igniting, causing per-
sonal injuryor propertydamage.
STEP 3: Add a Mixture of Gasoline
and Two-Cycle Oil to the Fuel Tank
IMPORTANT: R eadthe separate Engine
Owner's Manual before starting the
engine.
1. Use clean, high quality 2-cycle oil,
NMMA TC-WII or TC-W3. DO NOTUSE
MULTI-VISCOSITY OIL!
2. Usefresh, clean, unleadedregular,
unleadedpremium or reformulated
automotivegasolineonly. DO NOT USE
LEADEDGASOLINE.
NOTE:Do not use gasoline containing
methanol (wood alcohol). Fuel containing
up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) or up to
15% MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether)
may be used, but requires special care
when the engine is not used for extended
periods. See "STORAGE"instructions in
Engine Owner's Manual for additional
information.
3. The fuel/oil mix ratio is 24:1 with the
use of a NMMA classified oil. For new
engines, use twice the normal oil quantity
for the first gallon of fuel. NOTE:Dueto
differences in fuel and oil availability
worldwide, Tecumseh recommends a
16:1 mix ratio if NMMA oil is not
available.
Figure2: Do not adjust or tightenthe engine
governorscrew.
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