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Contents
Introduction ................................................1
Safety ...........................................................4
Safe Operating Practices .........................4
Training
...................................................4
Preparation
...............................................4
Operating
.................................................5
Slope
Operation
.......................................6
Maintenance and Storage ........................6
Safety and Instructional Decals ................8
Controls .......................................................9
Throttle
....................................................9
Safety
Bail
...............................................9
Parking
Brake
..........................................9
Hour
Meter
..............................................9
Specifications ............................................10
Operating ..................................................11
Before you Start .....................................11
Adding Fuel ..............................................12
Using
Stabilizer/Conditioner
.................13
Filling the Fuel Tank .............................13
Checking the Engine Oil Level ...............14
Starting and Stopping the Engine .........15
Starting the Engine ................................15
Stopping the Engine ..............................16
Grinding the Stump .................................16
Maintenance .............................................19
Recommended Maintenance Schedule ..19
Cleaning the Cyclone Air Filter ............20
Replacing the Air Filter .........................21
Changing the Engine Oil .......................23
Changing the Oil ...................................23
Cleaning the Sediment Cup ...................24
Servicing the Spark Plug .......................25
Removing the Spark Plug ......................25
Installing the Spark Plug .......................25
Cutting
Blade
.........................................26
Replacing Cutting Blades ......................26
Parking Brake Adjustment ....................27
Cleaning and Washing ...........................27
Lubricating the Bearings .......................27
Drive
Belt
..............................................28
Belt Drive Adjustment ...........................28
Storage ......................................................29
Troubleshooting .......................................30
Warranty ................................. Back Cover
