Cub Cadet BC5090, Operator'S Manual, Page: 1 / 24

769-06529 P00 01/11
Quick Instructions to
Replace SplitLine
®
Trimmer Line
For replacement line, call
1-877-282-8684 or go to an
authorized service dealer.
For complete line installation,
refer to Line Replacement
replacement section of the
unit’s manual.
Quick Instructions
to Start Engine
for complete instructions, refer to the
Starting/ Stopping Instructions of the
unit’s manual.
Quick Instructions to
Assemble Straight
Shaft String
Trimmers
For complete instructions, refer to the
Assembly Instructions of the unit’s
manual.
IMPORTANT: READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND FOLLOW THE SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES BEFORE OPERATING THE UNIT.
Read and understand all instruction, warning and danger labels on the unit.
Remove the cap from the
boom. Push the bottom add-on
into the coupler. Turn the knob
clockwise to tighten. Place D-handle over the shaft housing and
onto the bottom clamp at minimum of 6
inches from the end of the shaft grip.
Tighten the screws with an appropriate
tool until the handle is secure. Tip unit so that the back of the engine
is facing up in a vertical position.
Remove the oil fill plug from the
crankcase and pour the entire bottle
of 4-cycle oil into the oil fill hole.
NOTE: Do not mix gas and oil
Install the cutting attachment shield on
the shield mount by inserting the three
(3) screws into the shield mount. Tighten
securely with a flat blade screwdriver.
NOTE: The cutting shield MUST be
installed when operating the unit as a
trimmer.
6 in.
Min.
Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel.
Press primer bulb 10x and move
choke lever to Position 1 .
Continue to squeeze
throttle control and
move the choke
lever to
Position 3 .
Move choke lever to
Position 2 .
PRESS the lockout in;
SQUEEZE and HOLD throttle
control for ALL further steps.
Pull the rope 5 times.
Continue squeezing the
throttle control and run unit for
additional 30 to 60 seconds to
complete warm up. The unit
may be used during this time. Pull starter rope 3 to 5 times.
Making sure to keep throttle
squeezed, run unit for 30-60
seconds to warm up.
Crouch in starting
position.
DIDN’T START?
Repeat these instructions.
If unit still fails to start, refer
to the operator’s manual for
additional starting and
troubleshooting information
5 X
Unleaded
Gasoline
Choke Lever
Primer
Bulb
Choke Lever Choke Lever
3 to 5 X
Insert 10' of 0.105"SplitLine
®
through
hole in top of reel. Pull most of line
through hole until 3"-4" remains.
Wind line tightly in direction of arrow.
Split other end of SplitLine
®
back 6"-7".
Push 6"-7" ends into
the
holding slots.
Insert lines through eyelets in spool.
Insert spring and reel into spool. Pull lines firmly to release
from holding slots.
Hold the inner reel in place.
Tighten Bump Knob
counterclockwise .
Bend short end and push it
into the other hole. Pull tight.
Bump
Knob
Inner
Reel
Spool
Spring
Unscrew bump knob
clockwise. Remove
inner reel and spring.
3"-4"
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NEED HELP?
CALL 1–877-282-8684 IN U.S. OR 1–800–668–1238 IN CANADA
BC5090
4-Cycle Trimmer/
Brushcutter