North Star M191185C.6 Owner'S Manual Download

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M191185C.6

ITEM NUMBER

191185

SERIAL NUMBER

Owner’s Manual

Trencher/Edger: Cuts trenches in dirt.

Any Questions, Comments, Problems or Parts Orders

Call NorthStar Product Support 1-800-270-0810

Summary of Contents for M191185C.6

Page 1: ...M191185C 6 ITEM NUMBER 191185 SERIAL NUMBER Owner s Manual Trencher Edger Cuts trenches in dirt Any Questions Comments Problems or Parts Orders Call NorthStar Product Support 1 800 270 0810...

Page 2: ...achine Component Identification 10 Operation Instructions 11 13 Work Site Preparation and Operating Zones 11 Trenching 12 Changing Trench Depth Blades 13 Lockout Procedure Maintenance and Storage 14 1...

Page 3: ...3 Important Safety Rules...

Page 4: ...esult Do not trench on wet slippery grass 5 Tip over hazard Do not trench on hills with a slope greater than 15 Trencher can tip over resulting in serious injury 6 Entanglement Rotating blade can get...

Page 5: ...ER 1 Read safety manual completely Serious injury or death will result if safety instructions are not followed 2 Rotating blade Blade will cut and crush skin and bones Keep hands clear Follow lockout...

Page 6: ...pping carton If you have damaged components Contact the freight company that delivered the unit and file a claim If you have missing components Contact Product Support at 1 800 270 0810 ENGINE FRAME A...

Page 7: ...7 Unpacking Fastener Identification...

Page 8: ...zip tie around the 3 8 bolt under the handle to loosely capture the control cable make a loop approximately 1 diameter trim off the excess zip tie Caution Tightening zip tie can result in abnormal war...

Page 9: ...to assembly Use a 5 32 hex wrench to attach 2 wheels to the front axle with 2 wheel retainers Use 2 5 16 x 3 4 bolts to fasten the front axle to the frame Fasten the 2 wheels to the frame with 2 whee...

Page 10: ...as indicated on switch 5 Belt Guard Covers moving drive system of machine CAUTION NEVER operate machine without belt guards 6 Front Axle Cutting depth is changed by moving axle to alternate hole loca...

Page 11: ...e job Building codes vary from state to state and county to county CO Poisoning Exhaust from engine contains carbon monoxide a poisonous gas that can cause carbon monoxide poisoning and possible death...

Page 12: ...the time it takes for the front wheels to contact the ground Lowering the machine too quickly can stop the engine if this condition persists see the Trouble Shooting section of this manual 4 Pull Mach...

Page 13: ...d in the Maintenance and Storage section of this manual Tilt machine enough to gain access to blade with wrench Turn nut counterclockwise with 1 1 2 wrench to loosen When installing blade make sure ca...

Page 14: ...6 x bolts and 2 5 16 x bolts with nuts that fasten the guard in place Remove belts from pulleys by hand no tools are required Install new belts in reverse order of removal Run machine and retention be...

Page 15: ...carbide teeth bent blade Tires Each use Check pressure The pressure rating is listed on the tire Nuts and Bolts Each use Check for loose bolts Moving Parts Each use Clear debris Bearings Every 40 hour...

Page 16: ...ne is tilted E F Machine vibrates excessively during trenching G H I J Engine stalls when trenching L Engine stalls when idling starting C Engine stalls when lowering starting a trench C E F G J K M C...

Page 17: ...37970 Control Lever 1 37 30747 Hand Grip 2 38 38310 Turnbuckle 1 39 37979 A30K V Belt 2 40 781903 28 x Set Screw 4 ITEM PART DESCRIPTION QTY 1 606512 6 5 Honda Engine 1 2 82142 3 16 x 2 Shaft Key 1 3...

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Page 19: ...h as engines are guaranteed by their manufacturer and can be serviced at factory authorized locations near you Any costs incurred due to replacement or repair of items outside of a NorthStar approved...

Page 20: ...20 Manufactured by Northern Tool Equipment Co 2800 SouthCross Drive West P O Box 1499 Burnsville MN 55337 0499...