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- Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUA Assembly ° Operation ° Maintenance • Service and Adjustments • Storage • Troubleshooting 177817 Rev. 3 03.16.06 Printed in U.S.A.
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Page 2: Operation
Maintenance ........10-13 Safety Rules ........Assembly ..........Service and Adjustments ....14-15 Operation ..........Storage ..........15-16 Maintenance Schedule ......Troubleshooting ........A WARNING: This trimmer is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered... - Page 3 • Stop the rotatingtrimmer head when • Keep children out of the trimming area crossing graveldrives,walks, or roads. and under the watchful care of another Waitfor the cuttinglines to stop rotating. responsible adult. • Stop the engine (motor) wheneveryou • Be alert and turn machine off if children leave the equipmentand allowit to cool, enter...
- Page 4 _L, WARNING: In order to prevent AWARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its cidental starting when setting up, trans- constituents, and certain vehicle compo- nents contain or emit chemicals known porting, adjusting or making repairs, the State of California to cause cancer always disconnect...
- Page 5 KNOW YOUR TRIMMER (TECUMSEH MODELS) READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING TRIMMER. Compare the illustrations with your trimmer to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your trimmer or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.
- Page 6 KNOW YOUR TRIMMER (BRIGGS & STRATTON MODELS) READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING TRIMMER. Compare the illustrations with your trimmer to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
- Page 7 The operation of any trimmer can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety SAFETY GLASSES glasses or eye shields while operating your trimmer or performing adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over...
- Page 8 ADD GASOLINE 3. You receive a container of oil with the unit. Slowly pour 3/4 (15 oz.) of the • Fill fuel tank to bottom of gas tank oil from the container down the oil fill filler neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, spout into the engine.
- Page 9 • Frequently clean the underside of the trimmer to remove any grass build up. Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean of grass clippings and chaff. This will help engine air flow and extend Throttle engine life. See "TO REMOVE ENGINE control _ COVER"...
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Page 10: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE/ FILL IN DATES --__'/" ._._._./_%_z...£_,. v',-/ _J" J" '£'_- SERVICE AS YOU COMPLETE /__7 SEDRAV/Es REGULAR SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean Trimmer MClean Under Engine Cover Check Drive Belt / Pulleys Check / Replace Trimmer Lines Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine _1,2 Clean Air Filter... - Page 11 TRIMMER 20" MODELS Chassis cover Always observe safety rules when per- forming any maintenance. TIRES • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rub- Wrap ber. line around • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards...
- Page 12 ENGINE TO REPLACE TRIMMER LINE Disconnect spark plug wire from spark Read the mantenance section of your plug and place wire where it cannot engine manual. LUBRICATION come in contact with spark plug. Remove worn trimmer line from line TO CHANGE ENGINE carrier plate.
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Page 13: Air Filter
AIR FILTER CLEAN UNDER ENGINE COVER (TECUMSEH MODELS ONLY) Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter. Clean under engine cover before each Replace the air filter every 100 hours use, or more frequently in heavy cutting operation... - Page 14 CAUTION: Before performing any service and adjustments: Stop engine. Make sure the rotating lines and all moving parts have completely stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in con- tact with plug. TRIMMER Remove the two (2) screws on sides of...
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Page 15: Engine Speed
11.Assemblenew belt, idler pulleys and 13. Install belt around trimmer head pulley bottom belt keeperto idler bracket. and engine pulley. Tightenpulley bolts securely. 14. Replace debris shield and tighten NOTE: Be sure belt is insidetop belt four (4) screws securely. keeper on idler assembly. - Page 16 4. Touchup all rusted or chippedpaint Start the engine and let it run until the surfaces;sand lightly beforepainting. fuel lines and carburetor are empty. • Never use engine or carburetor cleaner HANDLE products in the fuel tank or permanent Youcan fold your trimmer handlefor stor- damage may occur.
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Page 17: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a qualified service center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start 1. Dirty air filter. 1. Clean/replace air filter. 2. Out of fuel. 2. Fill fuel tank. 3. Stale fuel. 3. Empty fuel tank and refill with fresh, clean gasoline. -
Page 18: Service Notes
SERVICE NOTES... - Page 19 SLOP "";""O--._._._R_'._ SIGHT AND HOLD THIS GUIDE LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL ,, !_ i "'''''''_'"..TREE, A CORNER OF A STRUCTURE, A POWER LfNE I , :_<,_:.,. I ..... POLE, OR A FENCE. . "..• ...."T "_ ..
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