Weed Eater XT 600 Instruction Manual page 4

KNOW YOUR TRIMMER
READTHIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULESBEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT
Compare the illustrationswith your unit to familiarizeyourself withthe location of the various controls
and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Muffler
Throttle Trigger
ON/OFF Switch
Starter
Assist Handle
Choke Lever
Primer Bulb
Fuel Mix
Fill Cap
_,/Tube
Shield
Trimmer
Head
- Line Limiter
Blade
ON/OFF SWITCH
The ON/OFF switch is used to stop engine.
Move the switch to the OFF position to stop
engine.
PRIMER BULB
The PRIMER BULB removes air from the car-
buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.
This allows you to start the engine with fewer
pulis on the starter rope. Activate the primer
bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to
its original form.
CHOKE
The CHOKE he_ps to supply fue_ to the engine
to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by
moving the choke tever to the FULL CHOKE
position. After the engine attempts to start, move
the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.
Once engine has started, move the choke lever
to the OFF CHOKE position.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
_i WARNING:
Be sure to read the fuel
information in the safety rules before you be-
gin. If you do not understand the safety rules,
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call
1-800-554-6723.
FUELING ENGINE
,_k WARNING:
Remove fuel cap slowly
when refueling.
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded
gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be
mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle
air-cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a
ratio of 40:t. Poutan/Weed Eater brand
synthetic oil is recommended, Mix gasoline and
oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by
mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) ofoi] with 1 galton (4
liters) of unleaded gasoline, DO NOT USE
automotive oil or boat oil. These oils will cause
engine damage, When mixing fuel, follow
instructions printed on container, Once oil is
added to gasoline, shake container
momentarily to assure that the fuet is
thoroughly mixed. Always read and follow the
safety rules relating to fuel before fueling your
unit.
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture which leads to
separation and formation of acids during stor-
age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system
of an engine while in storage.
To avoid engine problems, empty the fuel sys-
tem before storage for 30 days or longer.
Drain the gas tank. start the engine and tet it
run until the fuel lines and carburetor are
empty. Use fresh fuel next season.
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner prod-
ucts in the fuel tank or permanent damage
may occur,
See the STORAGE section for additionai in-
formation.
NOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
• To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF
switch to the OFF position,
• If engine does not stop, move choke lever
to FULL CHOKE position,
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