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• SAFETY & INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS •

This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's
manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information.

SYMBOL

MEANING

SYMBOL

MEANING

• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used in
conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.

• READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL

WARNING:

Read the operator’s

manual(s) and follow all warnings and safety
instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious
injury to the operator and/or bystanders.

• WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION

WARNING:

Thrown objects and loud

noise can cause severe eye injury and hearing loss.
Wear eye protection meeting current ANSI / ISEA
Z87.1 standards and ear protection when operating
this unit. Use a full face shield when needed.

• UNLEADED FUEL

Always use clean, fresh unleaded fuel.

• OIL

Refer to operator’s manual for the proper type of oil.

• DO NOT USE E85 FUEL IN THIS UNIT

WARNING:

It has been proven that fuel

containing greater than 10% ethanol will likely
damage this engine and void the warranty.

• ON/OFF STOP CONTROL

ON / START / RUN

• ON/OFF STOP CONTROL

OFF or STOP

• PRIMER BULB

Push primer bulb, fully and slowly, 10 times.

• CHOKE CONTROL

1. • FULL choke position
2. • PARTIAL choke position
3. • RUN choke position

• THROWN OBJECTS CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY

WARNING:

Small objects can be

propelled at high speed, causing injury.

• KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY

WARNING:

Keep all bystanders,

especially children and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m)
from the operating area.

• HOT SURFACE

WARNING:

Do not touch a hot muffler

or cylinder. You may get burned. These parts get
extremely hot from operation. When turned off, they
remain hot for a short time.

• BLOWERS – ROTATING IMPELLER BLADES CAN

CAUSE SEVERE INJURY

WARNING:

Stop the unit and allow the

impeller to stop before changing tubes, cleaning or
performing any maintenance. Keep hands and feet
away from moving parts.

Summary of Contents for R4HB

Page 1: ...ved SERVICE IMPORTANT Read this manual thoroughly before using this product Follow all instructions DO NOT RETURN THIS UNIT TO THE RETAILER PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY SERVICE For...

Page 2: ...ch materials Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before filling the tank Never remove the fuel tank cap or add fuel when the engine is hot Always loosen the fuel tank cap slowly to relieve any...

Page 3: ...other than the maintenance procedures described in this manual should be performed by an authorized service dealer Never remove modify or make inoperative any safety device furnished with the unit Bef...

Page 4: ...se clean fresh unleaded fuel OIL Refer to operator s manual for the proper type of oil DO NOT USE E85 FUEL IN THIS UNIT WARNING It has been proven that fuel containing greater than 10 ethanol will lik...

Page 5: ...e of printing We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice Engine Type Air Cooled 4 Stroke Displacement 25 cc 1 52 cu in Spark Plug Gap 0 025 in 0 635 mm Spark Plug Champion QDZ4H o...

Page 6: ...wer blower tube clockwise until it locks into place Fig 2 Fig 1 Blower Outlet Upper Blower Tube Handle Fig 2 WARNING To avoid serious personal injury and damage to the unit shut the unit off before re...

Page 7: ...e 4 Unscrew the oil fill plug Fig 5 5 Pour the entire bottle into the oil fill hole Fig 5 DO NOT overfill Refer to Checking the Oil Level NOTE Never add oil to the fuel tank This unit has a four cycle...

Page 8: ...g a blended fuel Always use fresh unleaded gasoline Use the fuel additive STA BIL or an equivalent Drain the tank and run the engine dry before storing the unit Using Fuel Additives Use a fuel additiv...

Page 9: ...on 5 times Fig 8 8 DO NOT squeeze the throttle control Move the choke lever to Position 2 Fig 7 9 DO NOT squeeze the throttle control Pull the starter rope with a controlled and steady motion 3 to 5 t...

Page 10: ...the choke lever to Position 2 Fig 7 10 DO NOT squeeze the throttle control Run the electric start accessory in intervals no longer than 2 seconds each until the unit starts 11 DO NOT squeeze the thro...

Page 11: ...e at night when people might be disturbed Comply with times listed in local ordinances Usual recommendations are 9 00 a m to 5 00 p m Monday through Saturday To reduce noise levels operate the unit at...

Page 12: ...ead of the oil fill hole Fig 12 If the oil level is too low add oil to the oil fill hole until the oil level touches the bottom thread of the oil fill hole NOTE DO NOT overfill the crankcase 6 Wipe up...

Page 13: ...id serious personal injury always stop the engine and allow it to cool before cleaning or maintaining the unit Fig 15 Air Filter Air Filter Cover Lock Tab Backplate Tabs Slots CHANGING THE OIL Change...

Page 14: ...E SPEED NOTE Careless adjustments can seriously damage the unit An authorized service dealer should make carburetor adjustments If after checking the fuel and cleaning the air filter the engine still...

Page 15: ...roughly clean the unit and inspect it for any loose or damaged parts Repair or replace damaged parts and tighten loose screws nuts or bolts Preparing the Unit for Use after Long term Storage 1 Remove...

Page 16: ...Parts such as Blades Bump Knobs Outer Spools Cutting Line Inner Reels Starter Pulley Starter Ropes Drive Belts Saw Blades Guide Bars Cultivator Tines Tune ups Spark Plugs Carburettor Adjustments Filte...

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