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Defects Warranty Coverage: 

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 warrants to the original purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that the small off-road engine (SORE) (1) has 

been designed, built and equipped so as to conform with all applicable regulations; and (2) is free from defects in materials 

and workmanship that cause the failure of a warranted part to conform with those regulations as may be applicable to the 

terms and conditions stated below.

(a) The warranty period begins on the date the engine is first purchased. The warranty period is two years.

(b) Subject to certain conditions and exclusions as stated below, the warranty on emissions related parts is as follows:
  (1) Any warranted part that is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in your 

Operator’s Manual

 is  

  warranted for the warranty period stated above. If the part fails during the period of warranty coverage, the part will  

  be repaired or replaced by 

METL

 according to Subsection (4) below. Any such part repaired or replaced under  

  warranty will be warranted for the remainder of the period.
  (2) Any warranted part that is scheduled only for regular inspection in your 

Operator’s Manual

 is warranted for the  

  warranty period stated above. Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty will be warranted for the remaining  

  warranty period.
  (3) Any warranted part that is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in your 

Operator’s Manual

 is  

  warranted for the period of time before the first scheduled replacement date for that part. If the part fails before the

  first scheduled replacement, the part will be repaired or replaced by 

METL

 according to Subsection (4) below.  

  Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty will be warranted for the remainder of the period prior to the first  

  scheduled replacement point for the part.
  (4) Repair or replacement of any warranted part under the warranty provisions herein must be performed at a  

  warranty station at no charge to the owner.
  (5) Notwithstanding the provisions herein, warranty services or repair will be provided at all of our distribution centers  

  that are franchised to service the subject engines.
  (6) The engine owner must not be charged for diagnostic labor that leads to the determination that a warranted part is  

  in fact defective, provided that such diagnostic work is performed at a warranty station.
  (7) 

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 is liable for damages to other engine components proximately caused by a failure under warranty of any  

  warranted part.
  (8) Throughout the engine warranty period stated above, 

METL

 will maintain a supply of warranted parts sufficient to  

  meet the expected demand for such parts.
  (9) Any replacement part may be used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repairs and must be  

  provided without charge to the owner. Such use will not reduce the warranty obligations of 

METL

.

  (10) Add-on or modified parts that are not exempted by the Air Resources Board may not be used. The use of 

  any non-exempted add-on or modified parts by the original or subsequent purchaser will be grounds for disallowing  

  a warranty claims. 

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 will not be liable to warrant failures of warranted parts caused by the use of a non- 

  exempted add-on or modified part.
  (11) The manufacturer issuing the warranty shall provide any documents that describe that warranty procedures or  

  policies within five working days or requested by the Air Resources Board.

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Summary of Contents for S-HLT-3017-SBEZ

Page 1: ...rating and maintaining your Trimmer Read and save these instructions Refer to this manual each time before using your Trimmer Record the following for future reference Mfg Date Code __________________...

Page 2: ...ns Save all instructions Safety Warning Symbols Control and Operating Symbols Choke Control Run Warm Start Cold Start Fuel Mixture 40 1 Unleaded Gas 2 Cycle Oil Fuel Primer Press 6 times Ignition Swit...

Page 3: ...de d Always wear protective hair covering to contain long hair 5 Always wear a face or dust mask if operation is dusty 6 Always wear eye protection that meets or exceeds the requirements of ANSI Z87 1...

Page 4: ...l or oil Wipe up all fuel spills 5 Move at least 10 feet 3 meters away from fueling site before starting engine 6 Stop engine and allow to cool before removing fuel cap Remove fuel cap slowly Maintena...

Page 5: ...3 screws Spanner Wrench Spark Plug Wrench Star Drive Key 40 1 2 Cycle Engine Oil 3 2 fl oz Operator s Manual Do not operate Trimmer if it is damaged or not securely and fully assembled If you need as...

Page 6: ...ing counter clockwise see Fig 6 7 Tighten the Trimmer Head Assembly securely by rotating the provided Spanner Wrench counter clockwise see Fig 7 8 Remove the protective cover from the trimmer line kni...

Page 7: ...to the tank and replace the fuel cap 10 Avoid spilling fuel or oil Wipe up all fuel spills 11 Move at least 10 feet 3 meters away from fueling site before starting engine CAUTION Operation Save all in...

Page 8: ...avoid operation at high engine speeds for extended periods of time This will maximize the life and performance of your Trimmer s engine Maximum power will be achieved after the first ten 10 hours of e...

Page 9: ...Fig 15a to move the Trimmer line into the grass or vegetation to be cut By using the trimming line on the left side and front of the Trimmer Guard debris will be thrown away from you see Fig 15b Trim...

Page 10: ...firm constant tension around the spool in a clockwise direction Make sure to keep each of the Trimmer lines on the proper side of the center divider on the spool see Fig 21 10 Confirm spool spring is...

Page 11: ...Clean and adjust the spark plug gap to 0 024 0 028 in 0 6 0 7mm 5 Install the Spark Plug finger tight in the cylinder head then tighten firmly with the spark plug wrench 6 Replace the insulated spark...

Page 12: ...lter 3 Contact a qualified service center Engine runs hot 1 Fuel mixture incorrect 2 Spark Plug incorrect 3 Carburetor requires adjustment 4 Carbon build up on muffler outlet screen 1 See Mixing Fuel...

Page 13: ...t incidental or consequential damages Some states do not allow limitation of how long an implied warranty lasts or an exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limita...

Page 14: ...aired or replaced by METL Owner s Warranty Responsibilities As the SORE owner you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your owner s manual METL recommends that you...

Page 15: ...ding to Subsection 4 below Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty will be warranted for the remainder of the period prior to the first scheduled replacement point for the part 4 Repair or r...

Page 16: ...ill eligible for warranty coverage The following emissions warranty parts list is covered 1 Fuel Metering System a Gasoline carburetor assembly and its internal components if so equipped b Fuel filter...

Page 17: ...art on your equipment is defective the part will be repaired or replaced by METL Owner s Warranty Responsibilities As the SORE owner you are responsible for performance of the required maintenance lis...

Page 18: ...ls prior to the first scheduled replacement the part must be repaired or replaced by METL Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty must be warranted for a time not less than the remainder of...

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