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Filling with Gasoline and Oil

ADD OIL BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

The trimmer/mower is shipped without fluids installed.

Keep the caps on the fuel and oil fills until you are ready to pour 

either gasoline or oil into the correct fill.

Requires approximately 15 - 22 ounces of SAE 30 engine oil.

Please refer to your Engine Owner’s Manual for detailed 

information on oil quantity and cold temperature oil specifications.

1.  Place the machine on a level surface and initially add 1/2 of the 

SAE 30 high detergent oil into the oil fill (Figure 5) and wait 

one (1) minute for the oil to settle.

2.  Check the dipstick and continue adding a few ounces of oil at a 

time, rechecking the dipstick until the oil reaches the fill mark. 

Be careful not to overfill.

3.  Fill the fuel tank with fresh, unleaded gas (min. 85 Octane), 

to 1/4” from the top of the fill neck to allow for expansion. Be 

careful not to overfill and reinstall the cap before starting the 

engine. 

ALWAYS FILL THE TANK WITH

ENGINE OFF AND COOL. 

ALWAYS CHECK THE OIL LEVEL

BEFORE OPERATING.

Allow the engine to cool for at least two minutes before removing 

the fuel cap. 

Before performing any adjustments to the trimmer cords or any 

other procedure or inspection, stop the engine, wait five minutes to 

allow parts to cool. Disconnect the spark plug wire, keeping it away 

from the spark plug. Contact with internal rotating parts will cause 

serious personal injury. Never put hands, face, feet, or clothing 

under the mower deck or discharge opening at any time.

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WARNING

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WARNING

Figure 5

OIL FILL

FUEL FILL

Summary of Contents for 101085

Page 1: ...This safety alert symbol identifies important safety messages in this manual Failure to follow this important safety information may result in serious injury or death MODEL 101085 Operation Manual Par...

Page 2: ...1100 W 120th Ave Suite 600 Westminster CO 80234 720 287 5182 For Service or Questions Call 1 877 487 8275 720 287 5182 www dirtyhandtools com Dirty Hand Tools is a brand of...

Page 3: ...line and Oil 9 Operation 10 Setting the Cutting Height 11 Cutting Cords Recommendations 12 Trimming Ball 13 Cutting Head Assembly 14 Operating Environment 15 Maintenance 17 Troubleshooting 21 Handleba...

Page 4: ...her use is unauthorized and may result in serious injury or death Personal Protective Equipment When operating this trimmer mower it is essential that you wear safety gear including goggles or safety...

Page 5: ...etely alert to operate the trimmer mower CAREFULLY INSPECT THE AREA TO BE TRIMMED AND REMOVE ALL FOREIGN OBJECTS Stop the cutting cords when crossing gravel or loose pebbles Never operate your unit on...

Page 6: ...ON SLOPES 101054 B CHECK OIL BEFORE STARTING ENGINE 101053 Important Safety Information Never run the engine in an enclosed area or without proper ventilation as the exhaust from the engine contains c...

Page 7: ...n Tighten the adjustment knobs securely It is important to find a handlebar height that allows the trim ball to hover just above the ground and remain balanced so you do not have to push down or pull...

Page 8: ...ll the cord under the loop and push the loop up into the line plate groove above them Figure 3 and then pull the cord ends tight If the tips of the cutting cords are not of equal length it can cause u...

Page 9: ...dipstick until the oil reaches the fill mark Be careful not to overfill 3 Fill the fuel tank with fresh unleaded gas min 85 Octane to 1 4 from the top of the fill neck to allow for expansion Be caref...

Page 10: ...If the engine fails to start after several pulls of the recoil starter allow the motor to cool down Check the cause of hard starting see the Troubleshooting Guide page 21 Stopping the Engine 1 Move t...

Page 11: ...rimmer with cords of unequal length or a cord installed at other than 180 degrees apart can cause excessive vibration and may damage the machine Installing the cutting cord After you install cutting c...

Page 12: ...owly through thick growth If there are woody weeds in the material you are cutting the cutting cords may wrap around the stalks they cannot cut and pull away from the trim ball Installing two 2 cords...

Page 13: ...1 Align the hole in the anti wrap canister with the hole in the internal housing at the location shown Figure 10 2 Insert a phillips head screwdriver into the hole in the anti wrap canister and the h...

Page 14: ...is sitting in the hex cavity at the bottom of the trim ball 4 Looking down at the top of the frame hold the bolt head in place with your finger and turn the trim ball counterclockwise to start the bol...

Page 15: ...owing Many owners like to mow easy open areas with their regular riding or walk behind mower and finish trimming all the odd and hard to reach spots with the trimmer mower Heavy Growth Trimming Recomm...

Page 16: ...recoil guard on top of the engine and the cooling fins on the front of the engine to prevent overheating and engine damage Slopes You can trim and mow on slopes up to 20 degrees Continuous use on slop...

Page 17: ...of Use Check engine oil level X Clean engine exterior cooling fins and X remove debris Cleaning the engine top during use is critical for proper air flow Check general equipment condition X including...

Page 18: ...ion through the Trimmer Control Cable Before adjusting the trim ball belt tension cable check that the belt is properly installed Also make sure the cable is attached to the bail bar The belt will str...

Page 19: ...er pulley bracket tab and guide pin 9 Install the small spacer and v groove idler pulley Position the idler link over the idlers and secure with the two locknuts using a 13mm wrench Figure 15 10 Rotat...

Page 20: ...ool needed 13mm Wrench 1 Block and stabilize the trimmer mower so that the wheels are off the ground 2 Loosen and remove the locknut Figure 17 3 Slide the wheel off the axle 4 Reverse the steps to ins...

Page 21: ...ngine has the right amount of clean oil If the oil is dirty change it following the procedure on page 18 Use only fresh clean unleaded gas If the gas is old change it Use a fuel stabilizer if you keep...

Page 22: ...ollowing the procedure in the engine Owner s Manual Remove the spark plug wire and dry the connection with a rag The spark plug may be dirty or cracked change it If it s oily leave it out hold a rag o...

Page 23: ...all on the ground Make sure that you are not hitting the cords against a stone or a chain link fence The cords won t last as long against obstacles as in the open Work on controlling the cutting patte...

Page 24: ...ndlebar Jaw Adjuster Left 2 7 101159 Handlebar Jaw Adjuster Right 2 8 101160 Spring 720 OD x 063 2 9 101161 Handlebar Adjuster Handle 2 10 101162 Carriage Bolt M8 x 1 25 x 80mm 2 11 101165 Bail Bar 1...

Page 25: ...01043 Bearing Cover 1 4 101042 End Cap 1 5 101037 Blade Slot 1 6 101038 Spacer 4 7 101036 Blade 2 8 101044 String 2 9 101039 Blade Pin 2 10 101045 Bearing 2 11 101040 Spindle Spacer 1 12 100085 Hex Bo...

Page 26: ...26 Engine Assembly 9 22 24 1 6 3 19 18 14 2 29 15 10 8 25 30 13 23 21 11 17 4 31 12 28 26 20 16 7 5 27 32 SEE TRIM BALL ASSEMBLY PAGE 25 33 34 35 36...

Page 27: ...94 Hex Nut Nylock M6 x 1 0 G8 8 3 16 101491 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 5 G5 3 17 101492 Hex Bolt M6 x 1 0 x 14 G8 8 1 4 18 101493 Hex Bolt M8 x 1 25 x 20 G8 8 4 19 101536 Hex Bolt M6 x 1 0 x 20 G8 8 1 20 100...

Page 28: ...of Purchase Place of Purchase SKU Part No 101085 Description Walk Behind High Wheel String Trimmer Engine Kohler XT6 75 4 2 HP 149CC Engine Speed 3600 RPM Cutting Width 22 inches Cutting Height 5 Heig...

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