OPErATINg INSTruCTIONS
Throttle trigger
Starter grip
Choke lever
NOTE: If engine fails to start after repeated
attempts, refer to troubleshooting section at
the end of the manual.
!
WArNINg
Never pull the recoil starter to its full length.
Doing so may cause serious damage to the
recoil starter.
Starting a Warm Engine
1. Slide the stop switch backwards, away
from the stop position.
2. The choke lever should be in the "Run"
gb
(Warm Start) position.
3.
With the unit laying out on a flat surface,
place knee on drive shaft to stabilize unit
during starting. Do not apply excessive
downward pressure or damage to the
unit may occur.
4.
Confirm cutting attachments are off the
ground and clear of all obstacles. Pull
the recoil starter handle/rope rapidly until
the engine fires.
NOTE: If the engine does not start after 5
pulls, use the Cold Start method.
30
To Stop the Engine
Throttle lock button
1. Release throttle trigger. Allow engine to
Stop switch
return to idle before shutting off engine.
2. Slide the stop switch button forward to
Throttle trigger
the stop position.
lock-out button
grINDINg
Fig. 10
During the first ten hours of work, run the
engine at a moderate RPM. It is advised that
in any case, do not use engine at high speed
as the different components must adjust with
others during a "grinding period". It is at the
Primer bulb
end of the "grinding period" that the engine
will reach its maximum power. After the
first two hours of work, turn machine off and
check that all nuts and screws are securely
fastened. Tighten if necessary.
Fig. 11
MAINTENANCE
!
Use only original manufacturer's replacement
parts, accessories and attachments. Failure to
do so can cause poor performance, possible
injury and may void your warranty. You can of-
ten make adjustments and repairs described
here. For other repairs, have the trimmer
serviced by an authorized service dealer.
Gearbox
After every 25 hours, grease the gear box. To
grease the gearbox:
!
Use special gear box grease that is resistant
to high temperature.
1. Locate the grease nipple at the bottom
of the shaft.
2. Using a grease gun, connect the grease
gun hose to the nipple on the shaft.
3. Grease the gear box.
WArNINg
IMPOrTANT