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Summary of Contents for WT4000

Page 1: ...OPERATOR S MANUA Assembly Operation Maintenance Service and Adjustments Storage Troubleshooting 177817 Rev 3 03 16 06 BY Printed in U S A...

Page 2: ...t near or under rotating parts Keep all parts of your body away from muffler and spinning line A hot muffler can cause serious burns Only allow responsible individuals who are familiar with the instru...

Page 3: ...r assume that children will remain where you last saw them Keep children out of the trimming area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult Be alert and turn machine off if children ent...

Page 4: ...assembly have been placed in the parts bag To ensure safe and proper operation of your trimmer all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely Use the correct tools as necessary to ens...

Page 5: ...ttl e Starter handle Handle knob Engine oil cal with dipstick head control bar if equipped Gasoline cap ine cover Primer lever Muffler Chassis cover IMPORTANT This trimmer is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GA...

Page 6: ...IOUS INJURY ORDEATH Trimmer head control bar Throttle control Starter handle Engine oil cap with dipstick Handle knob Gasoline cap Muffler Chassis cover Primer IMPORTANT This trimmer is shipped WITHOU...

Page 7: ...ght push in the locking plate tab and move trimmer head up or down to desired position 2 Release tab and be sure head is locked into one of the six 6 height positions Adj Trimmer Head TRIMMER HEAD DRI...

Page 8: ...ol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine...

Page 9: ...tion of this manual For best results and longer lasting line use the ends of the line to do the cutting This is easily done by moving slowly through very thick and heavy weeds Use the left side of tri...

Page 10: ...value from the warranty operator must maintain trimmer as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit All adjustments in the Service an...

Page 11: ...ll not vibrate abnormally AWARNING Use only the specified trimmer line Do not use other materials such as wire string rope etc Wire can break off during trimming and become a dangerous missile that ca...

Page 12: ...l LUBRICATION TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the trimmer is not used for 25 hours in one year Refer to engine manual NOTE Before tippi...

Page 13: ...remove build up of grass and trash Clean engine often to keep trash from accumulating A clogged engine runs hotter and shortens engine life Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil...

Page 14: ...r handle 3 Remove the two 2 screws on sides of trimmer securing the debris shield 4 Turn trimmer on its side with carburetor and fuel cap up 5 Remove the two 2 screws on under side of trimmer securing...

Page 15: ...stable fixed main jet for mixture control If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems take your unit to a qualified service center for repair and or adjustment IMPORT...

Page 16: ...to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carb...

Page 17: ...ce air filter 2 Clean underside of trimmer and trimmer head 3 Check oil level 4 Trim at slower walking speed 2 3 Damaged trimmer head 3 Starter rope 1 Bent engine crankshaft 1 Contact a qualified hard...

Page 18: ...SERVICE NOTES 18...

Page 19: ...ide and do not trim on a slope greater than 15 degrees A 10 degree slope is a hill that increases In height at approximately 1 7 feet in 10 feet A 15 degree slope Is a hill that Increases In height at...

Page 20: ...WHEELED WEEDTRIMMER...

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