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ENGINE  OPERATION 

After  starting,  allow  the  engine  to  a  run  a  few  minutes  to  warm 

it  up  before  using. 

NOTE:  · DO  NOT  have  the  engine  under  any  load  during  this  warm  up 

period. 

,By  squeezing  the  throttle  trigger,  increase  the  engine  RPM  to 

the . speed  required  for  operation  before  placing  the  power  edger 

·under  1oad.  ALWAYS  reduce  the  engine  speed  to  idle  when  it  is

not  edging.  Do  not  operate  the  engine  at  high  RPM's  with  no

load.

STOPPING  THE  ENGINE 

Always  run  the  engine  at  idle  speed  for  a  few  minutes  to  allow 

cooling  before  stopping.  To  stop  the  engine,  move  ·  the 

stop-switch  to  the  STOP  position. 

If  the  stop-switch  . fails  to  stop  the  engine,  pump  the 

primer-bulb  at  the  bottom  of  the  carburetor  a  few  times, 

then  depress  the  black  injection  button. 

{Repair  the  stop-switch.) 

CARBURETOR  ADJUSTMENT 

The  carburetor  has  been  carefully 

adjusted  at  the  factory  and  should 

not  require  any  further  adjustment. 

Only  the  idling  speed  can  be  adjusted 

by  turning  the  idle  speed  adjustment 

· screw  (see  sketch).  The  correct  idle

speed  is  2800-3200RPM.  Turning  the

adjustment 

scr<c,w 

clockwise 

wi·ll

increase  the  idle  speed.

If  further  adjustment  .is  necessary, 

please  contact  a  local  authorized 

MARUYAMA  dealer •.. 

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IDLE  SPEED ADJUSTMENT  SCREW 

Summary of Contents for ED260

Page 1: ...al that any operator of a MARUYAMA POWER Edger reads and understands the contents of this manual before the engine is started Important safety instructions will be identified by the safety symbol Failure to comply with the instructions in this manual may result in serious injury ...

Page 2: ...d and blade 4 Before Operation 5 Fuel Mixing gasoline and oil 5 Fuel mixture chart 5 Operating Instructions 6 starting procedure 6 Engine operation 7 Page Stopping the engine 7 carburetor adjustment 7 Operating the Power Edger 8 Regular Maintenance 9 Air filter 9 Spark plug 9 Cooling fins 9 Fuel filter 10 Spark arrestor 10 Exhaust muff ler 10 Lubrication Gearcase 11 Flexible driveshaft 11 General ...

Page 3: ... fuel container for storing the gasoline oil mixture B Do not fill the tank when the engine is hot or running C Do not smoke while handling gasoline D Fill the fuel tank outdoors and up to about one half inch from the top of the tank not the top of the filler neck E Wipe any spilled gasoline before starting the engine 10 Always be sure of your footing keep a firm hold of the handles with both hand...

Page 4: ...OOP HANDLE Install and tighten screw Then tighten screw located below screw the the the alignment clamping alignment LOOP HANDLE The loop handle attaches to the shaft with four screws as shown SHAFT GRIP PLASTIC TUBE STOP SWITCH WIRES Remove the air filter connect the stop switch shown Connections are carburetor on the engine THROTTLE CABLE AND WIRING Install the plastic tube packed with the shaft...

Page 5: ...ll the screw and clamping knob as shown and tighten ONLY AS NEEDED Before installing the cutter blade rotate the blade guard on the gearcase until the hole 1 n the gearcase Can be viewed Next rotate the boss adapter to align the holes for inserting the holding tool With the holding tool inserted place the cutting blade onto the boss adapter and then the clamping washer onto the splined shaft Final...

Page 6: ...o not use multi viscosity oils Install the cap on the gasoline container before shaking Shake the gasoline container vigorously so the oil mixes with the gasoline Add the additional gasoline needed to complete the required amount see the fuel mixture chart below IMPORTANT Do not fill the fuel tank with gasoline that does not have oil mixed in it Do not use gasoline additives because the engine cou...

Page 7: ...e ignition switch ON and the throttle trigger positioned at IDLE pull the starter cord The engine should start at IDLE within 5 to 6 pulls PUMPJ PRIMER BULB FUEL RETURN LiijE PULL TO START INJECTION BUTTON 1 STOP sw t_TCH START ON AST IDLE POSITION IDLE POSITION THROTTLE TRI GER For stcirting cin _engine thcit is already warmed up hot restart or if the ambient temperature exceeds 70 F 20 C the inj...

Page 8: ...w cooling before stopping To stop the engine move the stop switch to the STOP position If the stop switch fails to stop the engine pump the primer bulb at the bottom of the carburetor a few times then depress the black injection button Repair the stop switch CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT The carburetor has been carefully adjusted at the factory and should not require any further adjustment Only the idling...

Page 9: ...Be sure the throttle trigger assembly is in place firmly against the shaft grip before tightening the clamping screw Adjust the blade guard to a position that does not contact with the blade and shields the operator thrown debris See ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS for blade guards CAUTION Remove tools before equipment any holding operating the The cutting established the engine depth before should be start...

Page 10: ...lter cover The fit should be snug SPARK PLUG The spark plug should be removed from the engine and checked after each 25 hours of operation The tips can be cleaned with a stiff brush Adjust the gap to 0 024 0 028 inches see sketch Replace the spark plug if it is oil fouled or damaged The average spark plug life is approximately 100 hours A CAUTION Do not over tighten the spark plug The correct torq...

Page 11: ...screw EXHAUST MUFFLER The muffler should be inspected and cleaned after each 100 hours of use The engine cover must be removed for access to the muffler Four screws see sketch attach the muffler cover to the muffler body When the cover is removed the spark arrestor is revealed in the exhaust outlet tube of the muffler cover Remove the one screw securing the spark arrestor to the muffler cover and ...

Page 12: ...re that it seats correctly into the clutch drum Re install the gearcase onto the driveshaft tube and tighten the two screws FLEXIBLE DRIVESH A FTGE A R CASE DRIVE SHAFT TUBE _ REMOVE TWO SCREWS USE BEARING LUBE P N 21133 7 2 LITHIUM BASE GENERAL CLEANING AND TIGHTENING The MARUYAMA Power Edger will provide maximum performance for many many hours if it is maintained properly Good maintenance includ...

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