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 Edger/Trimmer

  2.8 HORSEPOWER, 4-stroke engine

 

  9 INCH BLADE

 

MODEL:400028

 OPERATOR'S MANUAL

 

CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all of this

S afety R ules and Operating Instructions.

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Summary of Contents for 400028

Page 1: ...2 8 HORSEPOWER 4 stroke engine 9 INCH BLADE MODEL 400028 CAUTION Before using this product read this manual and follow all of this S afety R ules and Operating Instructions www Ardisam com...

Page 2: ...IS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS IN USE IN THE UNITED STATES This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state IMPORTANT Thi...

Page 3: ...lding where fumes may reach an open flame Operating Safety S Never allow children or young teenagers to operate the Edger Keep them away while it is operating Never allow adults to oper ate the Edger...

Page 4: ...eign object stop the en gine Remove the wire from the spark plug and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting Thoroughly in spect the Edger for any damage and re pair the damage...

Page 5: ...unit learn and understand the purpose for each symbol Control And Operating Symbols Slow Fast WARNING Thrown Objects Keep Bystanders Away WARNING Rotating Parts Stop Engine Disconnect Spark Wire Befo...

Page 6: ...r completely as sembled R eferences to the right or left side of the E dger are from the viewpoint of the opera tor s position behind the unit R E MOVE THE E DGE R FR OM THE CAR TON 1 R emove the bott...

Page 7: ...outside of the handles as shown in Figure 2 3 Insert the end of the control rodfrom left to right through the hole in the quill s upport arm Attach with hair pinfound in parts bag S ee Figure 3 4 When...

Page 8: ...quently to avoid possible engine damage from running the engine low on oil Colder Warmer 32 5W30 SAE30 How To Add The Engine Oil 1 Put the Edger on a level surface 2 Remove the oil fill cap Figure 5 3...

Page 9: ...n Check carton Make sure no loose parts remain in the carton n All fasteners have been properly tight ened As you learn how to use the Edger pay extra attention to the following important items nn Eng...

Page 10: ...side to side for balance The front wheel can also be adjusted down for curb hopping Recoil Starter Handle The engine is equipped with an easy pull recoil starter Blade Guard Use to prevent stones or o...

Page 11: ...and stop the engine HOW TO USE THE THROTTLE CONTROL 1 During normal use run the engine at full speed 2 Move the throttle control up to increase engine speed or down to decrease en gine speed see Figur...

Page 12: ...ngage the index lever see Figure 11 Move the index lever to the desired position 5 For edging set the blade in a vertical position see Figure 11 For trimming set the blade in a horizontal position see...

Page 13: ...rk plug 3 Loosen the front wheel knob 4 Slide the front wheel to the best posi tion to clear the curb and balance the unit 5 Securely tighten the front wheel knob 6 Use the curb height adjust lever to...

Page 14: ...veral minutes 3 Make sure the spark plug wire is con nected to the spark plug 4 Pull the clutch lever all the way back to raise and disengage the blade 5 Move the throttle control lever if equipped to...

Page 15: ...hs Then cut at greater depths until the desired depth is obtained S For uniform edging make sure the blade guide rides on the surface S Edging can be customized by varying the number of passes and by...

Page 16: ...k Plug Check Drive Belt Tighten All Fasteners Check Blade For Wear Or Damage PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Model No 400028 Horse Power 2 8 Displacement 9 02 cu in 148 cc Oil Capacity SAE 30W Spark Plug Gap 0...

Page 17: ...eaner cartridge In addition some engines have a pre cleaner 1 Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug 2 Loosen the screws and remove the cover see Figure 16 3 Remove pre cleaner if equipped...

Page 18: ...moval Tighten the spark plug to a torque of 15 foot pounds Figure 17 Spark Plug Feeler Gauge 0 030 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Never make unnecessary adjustments to the carburetor Th...

Page 19: ...the top of the engine pulley cover Remove the engine pulley cover see Figure 18 4 Loosen do not remove the screw that holds the belt guide Then move the belt guide away from the belt 5 Remove the two...

Page 20: ...WARNING Do not sharpen the blade Sharpening can damage the blade and cause it to break which can cause injury to yourself or to others To replace the blade follow the steps below 1 Disconnect the spar...

Page 21: ...nk during storage Also using alcohol blended fuels called gaso hol ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fu...

Page 22: ...plug gap Engine will not run at full speed Dirty air filter Replace air filter Engine smokes excessively Plugged air filter Replace air filter Debris interfering with blade Clean debris from blade Cu...

Page 23: ...081 20 Pulley 1701015 22 Screw Set 120580 29 Belt 4L 32 60 32668 30 Screw5 16 24x1 00 578733 31 Flatwasher 45602 32 Guide Belt 51600 40 Cover Engine Pulley 331281E201 41 Screw 5 16 24x3 00 181624 42 S...

Page 24: ...NO 150 Front Wheel Arm 339299E201 151 Front Curb Hopper 740132 152 Pushnut Washer 338614 153 Plastic Washer 325892 154 Spacer Height Adjust 331421 155 Pin Spring 32x81 156 Lever Height Adjust 331419 1...

Page 25: ...SCRIPTION PART NO 300 Flatwasher 710083 301 Quill Support 338656E201 302 Bolt 3 8 16 308254 303 Flatwasher 120396 305 Nut 3 8 16 1499 310 Rubber Deflector 308243 311 Screw 10 16x1 50 26x245 320 Spring...

Page 26: ...750 751 343718 A KEY NO DESCRIPTION PART NO KEY NO DESCRIPTION PART NO 424 Bolt 5 16 18x1 75 315288 425 Knob Wing 5 16 18 71294 720 Lower Handle 740127E701 721 Nut 5 16 18 1498 722 Screw 5 16 18x 63...

Page 27: ...NO KEY NO DESCRIPTION PART NO 725 Upper Handle 740147 731 Selector Plate 310052E701 732 Screw 1 4 20x1 25 180024 735 Nut 1 4 20 782585 737 Depth Adjust Handle 310050E701 738 Screw 5 16 18x1 25 180081...

Page 28: ...TION PART NO KEY NO DESCRIPTION PART NO 109 Screw 5 16 18 190628 110 Washer 120393 113 Spacer Sleeve 51887 114 Tire Rim 336546 111 Nut 5 16 18 115x88 103 Axle 300863 105 Spacer Sleeve 1701056 116 Tire...

Page 29: ...Guard 331076E201 2 Bolt Carriage 2x53 4 Nut 5 16 18 15x88 5 Guide BeltFront 326748E201 6 Screw 1 4 20x 50 710264 8 Cover Quill Pulley 53405E201 9 Screw 10 16x 50 26x245 DECALS KEY NO DESCRIPTION PART...

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