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(b) Exhaust manifold

(c) Catalytic converter (if available) 

(5) Crankcase breather assembly including 

(a) breather connection tube 

(6) fuel tank evaporative emissions control system including: 

(a) purge valves

(b) Carbon canister

(c) canister Mounting brackets  

(d) fuel Cap 

(e) fuel Tank 

(7) Miscellaneous items used in above systems including: 

(a) Switches

(b) hoses, belts connectors, and assemblies 

(8) Air injection system 

(a) Pulse valve

Summary of Contents for YF7302

Page 1: ...ing and maintaining your Edger Read and save these instructions Refer to this manual each time before using your Edger Keep this manual for future reference WARNING This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling ...

Page 2: ...afety Definitions 3 Important Safety Information 5 Product Specifications 9 Parts Features 10 Assembly 11 Engine Preparation 13 Operation 15 Maintenance 18 Troubleshooting 23 Warranty 24 EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY 27 ...

Page 3: ...lt in minor moderate injury or equipment property damage The following symbols can be found on your edger Carefully read and understand their meaning Safety Warning Symbols Indicates WARNING DANGER or CAUTION Wear eye protection complying with ANSI Z87 1 and hearing protection Read operator s manual before operating this machine Failure to follow directions could result in serious injury Disconnec...

Page 4: ...s and oil and keep unit free from debris Gasoline is extremely flammable Allow machine to cool before refueling Control and Operating Symbols Oil Fill Location Do Not Overfill Gasoline Fill Location Depth Control Lever START Position is the furthest FORWARD position Move lever REARWARD to increase cutting depth Start Lever Release lever to stop engine Engage lever to start run engine Choke Cold St...

Page 5: ...th guards shields and other safety items in place and working correctly 7 Service the unit only with authorized or approved replacement parts 8 Complete all unit maintenance and adjustments according to the instruction in this manual WARNING Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions It means Attention Become Alert Your Safety Is Involved WARNING Engine exhaust some of its cons...

Page 6: ...erate the edger while under the influence of alcohol drugs or other medication which can cause drowsiness or affect your ability to operate this machine safely Do not use this machine if you are mentally or physically unable to operate the machine safely Always wear ANSI compliant safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating edger to protect your eyes from foreign objects whic...

Page 7: ...k plug Do not overload the edger capacity by attempting to till too deep at too fast a rate If the edger should start to vibrate abnormally stop the engine disconnect the spark plug wire and prevent it from touching the spark plug Check immediately for the cause Vibration is generally a warning of trouble Watch for holes ruts bumps or other rough ground Tall grass can hide obstacles FUEL SAFETY WA...

Page 8: ...g repairing or inspecting the unit Make sure all moving parts have stopped Let the engine cool disconnect the spark plug wire and move it away from the spark plug Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running except when specifically recommended by the manufacturer Keep the edger in safe working condition Check all fasteners at frequent intervals for proper tightness When servi...

Page 9: ...nd and down for small children Never allow children to operate the edger Use extra care when operating near blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obstruct vision Specifications Unit Weight 50 3 lb 22 8kg Cutting Depths 2 1 2 3 4 in 63 20 mm Blade Diameter 9 in 228 mm 2 point Gasoline Capacity 1 7 qt 1 6L Oil Type API SG SL 10W 30 is recommended for all service temperatures See page ...

Page 10: ...de Rotating cutting element 6 Blade Guard Prevents stones and debris from being thrown at the operator 7 Spark Plug Spark Plug Wire Provides spark to ignite air fuel mixture The Spark Plug Wire must be disconnected and moved away from the Spark Plug when servicing the unit 8 Air Filter Removes debris and contaminates from intake air allowing engine to run smoothly with low exhaust 9 Depth Selector...

Page 11: ...ts at the time of its introduction The unit is designed to cut lawn areas in private house and hobby gardens The device is not suitable for commercial or industrial use Any other type of use is inappropriate Improper use or modifications to the device or the use of components that are not tested and approved by the manufacturer may result in unforeseen damage Any use that deviates from its intende...

Page 12: ...lts and the 2 plastic wing nuts Firmly handtighten the wing nuts 2 Slide one end of the control rod into the hole of the Depth Control Lever Secure with hairpin 3 Slide the other end of the control rod through the hole of the wheel bracket arm Secure with second hairpin 4 Attach the recoil starter handle through the rope guide by twisting it into position 5 Remove the temporary insert from the eng...

Page 13: ...OTE Engine Oil Capacity is 355 ml For the first time fill simply add the entire contents of the provided oil bottle to the crankcase HOW TO CHECK OIL LEVEL AND FILL TO PROPER LEVEL WARNING Before checking oil make sure engine is off and spark plug wire has been disconnected from spark plug CAUTION Frequently check oil level while filling DO NOT OVERFILL DO NOT UNDERFILL Running engine at improper ...

Page 14: ...NOT use leaded gasoline gasohol methanol or diesel fuel Do NOT mix oil with gasoline Do NOT allow gasoline to become contaminated with dust water or debris CAUTION Using incorrect fuel type or contaminated fuel will cause serious engine damage NOTE Fuel tank capacity is approximately 1 7 qt 1 6L HOW TO FILL ENGINE WITH FUEL WARNING Turn engine off and let engine cool for several minutes before rem...

Page 15: ...location 9 Edger is on level surface WARNING Keep all bystanders especially CHILDREN away during operation IMPORTANT This unit s engine exhaust system is equipped with a spark arresting muffler Tampering with or removing the spark arrestor violates section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code as well as other applicable state and federal law How to Start Engine DANGER Never Run engine indo...

Page 16: ...ructions in the Troubleshooting Chart WARNING Keep hands feet hair and loose clothing away from any moving parts Avoid touching muffler and surrounding areas temperatures can exceed 150 degrees Keep all safety devices and shields in place How to Stop the Edger Release the start lever See Figure 6 This will ground out the engine through the flameout wire causing the engine to stop WARNING The flame...

Page 17: ...t becomes packed around the blade causing premature belt wear and decreased performance If dirt does become packed around the blade stop the engine and remove the wire from the spark plug Remove the packed dirt and debris from the blade For deep edging first cut at shallow depths Then cut at greater depths until the desired depth is obtained Edging can be customized by varying the number of passes...

Page 18: ...ervice Records Fill in dates as you complete regular service Before Each Use After Every 10 Hours of Use After Every 25 Hours of Use After Every 50 Hours of Use After Every 100 Hour of Use Before Each Season Before Storage See Note Below Check Engine Oil Level Fill to Proper Level Check Connection of BOTH Flameout Wire Connectors Clean Debris From Unit Lubricate All Pivot Points Check Fasteners fo...

Page 19: ...ng the steps below 1 Stop the engine and let it cool 2 Disconnect spark plug wire from the spark plug 3 Put the depth control lever in the starting position See Figure 7 This will slightly tilt the frame and engine toward the rear 4 Insert a flat pan under the edger underneath the oil drain plug and frame hole 5 Remove oil dipstick See Figure 3 6 Remove the oil drain bolt and washer 7 Allow all oi...

Page 20: ...8N m How to Change the Blade WARNING Do not sharpen the blade Sharpening can damage the blade and cause it to break which can cause injury to you or to others The blade is subject to nicks scratches and dents which will generally not affect function The blade is also subject to wear reducing the cutting depth Replace a worn blade by following the steps below IMPORTANT Only use a replacement blade ...

Page 21: ... parts Wash the air filter element in a nonflammable or high burning point solvent and allow to dry thoroughly dip the filter element in clean oil and squeeze out all excess oil 5 Reinstall the air filter element 6 Replace air filter cover and tighten cover bolts How to Check the Spark Plug Spark Plug Model Torch E7RTC WARNING Only use the recommended spark plug or a spark plug with the same tempe...

Page 22: ...ovide maximum performance for the next season When the edger is put in storage for thirty days or more the following steps should be followed to make sure the edger is in good condition the next season 1 Let the engine run until it is out of gasoline 2 Change the oil by following instructions under How to Change the Oil 3 Remove the spark plug from the cylinder Pour one ounce of oil into the cylin...

Page 23: ...el filter 6 Contaminated Fuel 7 Carburetor out of adjustment 8 Choke in Choke Cold Start position 1 Add engine oil 2 Check engine oil Add or drain engine oil if necessary 3 Remove spark plug Inspect Replace if necessary 4 Remove and clean air filter 5 Remove fuel filter Inspect Replace if necessary 6 Drain fuel tank Clean fuel tank Fill with fresh fuel 7 Take unit to an authorized service center f...

Page 24: ...arts and accessories used on and with this product must be manufactured and or authorized by SUMEC North America 90 Ninety Day Warranty Attachments The attachments included with the YF7302 including wheels control levers and cables pulleys and other similar parts are warranted against manufacturer defects for residential use only for a period of 90 days from date of purchase The edger blade is a w...

Page 25: ...and on the outside of the box 5 All shipments to Yard Forcemust have an RGA number Any shipment received that does not have an RGA number clearly marked on the outside of the box will be refused 6 All shipments must be sent pre paid Yard Forcedoes not pay for any shipping costs for service or warranty evaluation Yard Forceis not responsible for any packages that are lost by carrier We recommend th...

Page 26: ...e coil Exhaust System Catalytic muffler assembly if so equipped muffler gasket exhaust manifold Crankcase Breather Assembly Breather connection tube Miscellaneous Parts Used in Above Systems Hoses belts connectors and assemblies Evaporative Emissions Components Fuel line fuel line fittings clamps fuel tank carbon canister canister mounting brackets carburetor purge port connector fuel cap 1 Covere...

Page 27: ...ower equipment engine at no cost to you including diagnosis parts and labor Manufacturer s Warranty Coverage The emission control system is warranted for two years If any emissions related part on your engine is defective the part will be repaired or replaced by Sumec Owner s Warranty Responsibility As the power equipment engine owner you are responsible for the performance of the required mainten...

Page 28: ...ble warranty period Sumec will also repair or replace other engine components damaged by a failure of any part covered by the Emission Control system Warranty during the Emission Control System Warranty Period Only parts authorized and approved by Sumec may be used in the performance of any Emission Control System Warranty repairs or replacements and will be provided without charge to the owner Un...

Page 29: ...ms any responsibility for loss of time or use of the engine or the equipment in which the engine is installed transportation commercial loss or any other incidental or consequential damage Any implied warranties are limited to the duration of this written limited warranty Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of i...

Page 30: ...her connection tube 6 Fuel tank evaporative emissions control system including a purge valves b Carbon canister c canister Mounting Brackets d Fuel Cap e Fuel Tank 7 Miscellaneous items used in above systems including a Switches b Hoses belts connectors and assemblies 8 Air injection system a Pulse valve ...

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