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Owner’s Manual

AST-7000

4. Installation of safety guard (Fig. 4 & 5)

1. Secure the safety guard to the shaft as shown in Figure 4.

NOTE:

The safety guard must be installed 5" from the top of the gear case as shown in figure 5. If this is not

done the safety guard may be damaged by the nylon line and the guard may not protect the operator against any

flying debris.

5. Installation of cutting attachments (Fig. 6 & 7)

1. Insert the allen-head wrench into the hole on the top of the gear case to lock the output shaft. Then install the

nylon head as shown in Figure 6 or the blade as shown in Figure 7.

NOTE

: The blade fixing bolt (1) and the cutting head adapter bolt (2) are left-handed thread.

III. OPERATING PROCEDURES

1. Fuel (Fig. 8)

1. For proper lubrication, this engine must operate on a mixture of

gasoline and Tanaka brand 2-cycle engine oil. Tanaka 2 cycle oil has

been formulated to insure maximum engine performance and,

increased engine life. The gasoline must be mixed according to the
instructions on the oil bottle. If Tanaka oil isn't available, mix 50 parts

of regular gasoline to 1 part of quality 2 cycle mix.

CAUTION

: Do not use gasoline containing alcohol or gasohol as this

may result in engine failures.

Summary of Contents for AST-7000

Page 1: ...ST 7000 AST 7000 A A A A AUT UT UT UT UTO ST O ST O ST O ST O STAR AR AR AR ART TRIMMER T TRIMMER T TRIMMER T TRIMMER T TRIMMER Date 04 19 01 Supplier To The Outdoor Power Equipment Industry ISM Inc 1...

Page 2: ...www tanakapowerequipment com 1 custsvc tanaka ism com Owner s Manual AST 7000 Major Parts Since this manual covers several models there may be some difference between pictures and your unit...

Page 3: ...mely flammable fuel Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix Fuel should be stored in a dry and cool place During Operation The unit should be operated in a well ventilated area Keep chi...

Page 4: ...SSEMBLING PROCEDURES 1 Drive shaft to engine Fig 1 1 Loosen shaft tightening bolt 1 and location bolt 2 2 Insert the throttle wire 4 through the hole in the bottom of the shaft grip and connect the el...

Page 5: ...r case to lock the output shaft Then install the nylon head as shown in Figure 6 or the blade as shown in Figure 7 NOTE The blade fixing bolt 1 and the cutting head adapter bolt 2 are left handed thre...

Page 6: ...peat steps 1 and 2 2 If the engine does not f ire squeeze the throttle lever 3 push the lock button 4 then repeat step 2 See Fig 11 CAUTION With the throttle lock engaged the engine will run at a high...

Page 7: ...he maximum engine speed Then turn the H Screw counterclockwise 1 4 turn Now the H screw should be set between 1 1 4 and 1 3 4 turned counterclockwise from lightly seated position See Fig 15 5 Appropri...

Page 8: ...rect blade for the type of work 4 When replacing blade use appropriate tools 5 When cutting edges become dull re sharpen or file as shown in figure Incorrect sharpening may cause excessive vibration 3...