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GAS/OIL
RATIO
50:1
SN
Operator’s Manual
String Mower M220
P/N: 19444
ECN: 10756
REV2: 02/17/15
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All Rights Reserved
Includes Model:
M220
Page 1: ...Get parts online at www getfieldsedge com GAS OIL RATIO 50 1 SN Operator s Manual String Mower M220 P N 19444 ECN 10756 REV2 02 17 15 2015 Ardisam Inc All Rights Reserved Includes Model M220 ...
Page 2: ...23 This instruction book contains information for several models Read and keep this book for future reference This book contains important information on SAFETY ASSEMBLY OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE The owner must be certain that all the product information is included with the unit This information includes the INSTRUCTION BOOKS the REPLACEMENT PARTS and the WARRANTIES This information must be inclu...
Page 3: ... FOR THIS PRODUCT AND THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE ENGINE THAT POWERS THIS UNIT FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH OPERATETHEENGINEACCORDINGTOTHESAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED HERE AND INSERTED THROUGHOUT THE TEXT ANYONE WHO USES THIS PRODUCT MUST READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND BE FAMILIAR WITH THE CONTROLS Before Operating Engine IMPORTANT INDICATES HELPFUL INFORMATION FO...
Page 4: ...artificial light Do not operate product when fatigued or under the influence of alcohol drugs or other medication which can cause drowsiness or affect your ability to operate this machine safely Never operate mower in wet grass Always be sure of your footing keep a firm hold on the handle and walk never run Before each use inspect the ON OFF switch and cable Make sure that the cable is free and th...
Page 5: ...he machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame such as a water heater or other ignition source If the fuel has to be drained this should be done outdoors The drained fuel should be stored in a container specifically designed for fuel storage or it should be disposed of carefully Engines give off carbon monoxide an odorless colorless poison gas Breathing carbon monoxide can cause ...
Page 6: ... Toxic Fumes Do Not Operate in Unventilated Areas K Hot Surfaces L Fire Hazards M Do Not Use In Thunderstorms For severe weather stop operation of this machine and seek shelter N Team Lift For your safety always have at least two people when lifting this machine O Never Fit Metal Cutting Parts Do not attach any metal parts to the cutting head of this machine Should any of the safety labels become ...
Page 7: ...Offset Locking Lever 4 Engine On Off Switch 5 Fuel Cap and fill port 6 Recoil Starter Pull Handle Easy Pull Recoil Starter 7 Debris Screen 8 Handle Adjustment Cam Lever 9 Oil Level Indicator Dip Stick and fill port 10 Primer Bulb Injects fuel directly into the carburetor for easy starting 11 Shield Edge Guard Protects the shield by automatically cutting the line to the correct length 12 Mower Line...
Page 8: ...ope guide mounted on the right side of the handle SEE FIGURE 3 6 Check mower head Make sure no more than 1 of line is exposed out of the outfeed hole If longer than 1 it is possible to have line thrown out of head early SEE FIGURE 10 PAGE 12 ASSEMBLY To Remove the Mower from the Carton 1 Remove any of the loose parts in packaging including the parts bags from the carton 2 Remove the packing materi...
Page 9: ...H GASOLINE BEFORE YOU ADD GASOLINE STOP THE ENGINE LET THE ENGINE COOL FOR SEVERAL MINUTES Upper Level Lower Level Oil Dipstick Oil Fill Spout 19444 0012r1 OPERATION How to Stop the Mower Head Release the control bail It will return to its open position and disengage the mower head How to Stop the Engine Set the ON OFF switch to the OFF position How to Use the Mower Head Drive Lever 1 To engage th...
Page 10: ...times and pull the recoil starter handle again Mower Tips If the weeds or grass are tall and thick operate the mower at a slower walking speed Frequently clean the underside of the mower to remove any grass build up See the Maintenance Service and Storage section for details For best results and longer lasting line use the ends of the line to do the cutting This is easily done by moving slowly thr...
Page 11: ...aintenance is essential to help reduce air pollution and for safe economical and trouble free operation Maintenance Schedule Note 1 When old line is half the original length replace with new line Note 2 Clean daily if used in extremely dusty or dirty conditions Note 3 Change more often if used in extremely dusty or dirty conditions To service the air filter and change the oil in the M220 model use...
Page 12: ...d bend it along the raised portion of the shield Cut line at location B SEE FIGURE 9 NOTE Do not allow the length of the lines to vary more than one inch This is important to make sure the mower head is balanced and does not vibrate To extend the life of the mower line keep the mower line moist If not kept moist the nylon mower line will become dry and brittle Keep extra mower line in a can of wat...
Page 13: ...e Wait for all moving parts to stop 2 Grasp the bump head with your hand and rotate in the direction of the arrows to the unlock position Lift off head NOTE If the bump head is tight a screw drive or similar sized metal rod can be inserted in the bump head holes to assist in removal 3 Install alternate bump head and tighten in direction of arrows to the lock position WARNING BEFORE YOU SET THE HEI...
Page 14: ...ot bend the belt guides Use only OEM replacement belts 5 To assemble the drive belt reverse the above steps Make sure all fasteners are tight Make sure the mounting bolt for the drive pulley is tight 6 Check the routing of the drive belt Make sure the drive belt is inside of all belt guides as shown WARNING BEFORE YOU REMOVE THE DRIVE BELT DISCONNECT THE WIRE FROM THE SPARK PLUG IMPORTANT TEST THE...
Page 15: ...case with new oil 3 Remove the spark plug from the cylinder Pour one ounce of oil into the cylinder Slowly pull the recoil starter handle so that the oil will protect the cylinder Install a new spark plug in the cylinder 4 Completely clean the mower including dirt and debris from the cylinder cooling fins and the engine housing 5 When not in use disconnect spark plug lead and store in a well venti...
Page 16: ...e air filter Carburetor out of adjustment For carburetor adjustment take the unit to an authorized service center Stale gasoline Drain old gasoline and add fresh gas Engine cooling system clogged Clean debris screen and engine cooling fins Engine overheats Engine cooling system clogged Clean debris screen and engine cooling fins Carburetor out of adjustment For carburetor adjustment take the unit ...
Page 17: ...ht at approximately 1 76 feet 53 6 CM in 10 feet 304 5 CM A 15 degree slope is a hill that increases in height at approximately 2 68 feet 81 7 cm in 10 feet 304 5 cm SLOPE GUIDE WARNING USE EXTREME CARE AT ALL TIMES AND AVOID SUDDEN TURNS OR MANEUVERS FOLLOW OTHER INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL FOR SAFETY IN MOWING ON SLOPES OPERATE A MOWER ACROSS THE FACE OF SLOPES NEVER UP OR DOWN SLOPES USE EXTRA ...
Page 18: ...ANDLEBAR WITH VINYL 1 8 19160 CONTROL BAIL STRING MOWER 1 9 17527 CLUTCH CABLE STRING MOWER 1 10 W1265V0913 NUT M6 X 1 0 NYLOC 1 11 16311 HANDLE ADJUST BOLT M8 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 KEY PART DESCRIPTION QTY 12 19972 CAM LEVER BLACK 2 13 19973 RIVET M4 X 20 2 14 16397 SCREW M3 X 10 PHILIPS 8 15 16360 WASHER M3 X 0 8 THICK 8 16 19912 HANDLE PIVOT BLACK 4 17 19941...
Page 19: ... SPACER JACKSHAFT 1 11 19959 BEARING 17 X 35 X 10 MM 1 12 16337 WEED WRAP STRING MOWER 1 13 16779 BOLT M5 X 0 8 X 20 HEX 3 14 16321 JACKSHAFT STRING MOWER 1 15 16662 WEED HEAD TOP STRING MOWER 1 16 17897 KIT LINE 15 IN STRING MOWER 1 17 16670 SPRING WEED HEAD MOWER 4 18 16669 CAM WEED HEAD STRING MOWER 4 19 16663 WEED HEAD MID LEVEL MOWER 1 20 19945 BOLT M8 X 1 25 X 20 HEX 1 21 16664 WEED HEAD BOT...
Page 20: ...tfieldsedge com or call 800 345 6007 M F 8 5 Operator s Manual String Mower M220 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Base Unit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 11 12 13 14 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 23 23 1 10 16 37 15 ...
Page 21: ...EX 4 16 60005010 GUARD ASSEMBLY RUBBER BLACK 1 17 60005021 SHIELD MOWER BLACK 1 18 16540 CUTTER LINE STRING MOWER 1 19 19953 RIVET M5 X 10 PHILIPS HEX 2 20 19937 BOLT M6 X 1 0 X 285 CARRIAGE 1 21 60005018 TRAILING SHIELD 13 28 V 1 22 NUT M6 X 1 0 NYLOC 1 KEY PART DESCRIPTION QTY 23 17221 WHEEL SWIVEL ASSEMBLY MOWER 1 24 14920 NUT M12 X 1 75 NYLOC 1 25 18106 BOLT M8 X 1 25 X 20 HEX 2 26 21940 BUSHI...
Page 22: ... Attachment KEY PART DESCRIPTION QTY 1 19922 BOLT M8 X 1 25 X 40 HEX 2 2 186000 ENGINE 173CC VIPER VERTICAL 1 3 W1265V0900 NUT M8 X 1 25 NYLOC 2 4 16602 KEY 4 X 5 X 25 MM 1 5 60005013 ENGINE PULLEY 1 6 331040 FLAT WASHER 10 X 32 X 4 MM 1 7 1916965 WASHER 3 8 INCH SPRING LOCK 1 8 1426 BOLT 3 8 16 X 1 1 4 HEX 1 9 19945 BOLT M8 X 1 25 X 20 HEX 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ...
Page 23: ...pply only to products which have not been subjected to negligent use abuse misuse overload improper installation alteration accident acts of God or other events beyond Ardisam s control vandalism unauthorized parts failure to use proper fuel and oil or if repairs have been performed at a non authorized service facility These warranties shall not cover damage from normal wear and tear normal mainte...
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