PART NO. 769-05416 P00
(11/09)
Insert 10'
of 0.080"SplitLine
®
through
hole in top of reel. Pull most of line
through hole until 3"-4" remains.
Wind
line tightly in direction of arrow.
Split
other end of SplitLine
®
back 6"-7".
Push 6"-7" ends into
0.080"
holding slots.
Insert or slide lines into the
eyelets in spool. Insert spring
and reel into spool.
Pull lines firmly
to release
from holding slots.
Bend
short end and push it
into the other hole. Pull tight.
Bump
Knob
Inner
Reel
Spool
Spring
Press primer bulb 10 times.
Put blue choke lever
in
Position 1
.
Move blue choke
lever to
Position 2
.
While continuing to
squeeze the throttle
control, move the blue
choke lever to
Position 3
.
SQUEEZE
and
HOLD
throttle
control for
ALL
further steps.
Pull the rope
5 times.
Pull the rope 3 to 5
times to start. Run
engine for 30-60
seconds to warm up.
Continue warming for an
additional 60 seconds.
During this time the unit
may be used.
Crouch in starting
position.
DIDN’T START?
Repeat these instructions.
If engine still fails to start, refer
to the Starting/ Stopping
instructions section of this
manual for additional starting
and troubleshooting information.
Quick Instructions to
Replace SplitLine
®
Trimmer Line
Replacement SplitLine
®
Part #49U0134K953
For single line installation,
refer to
Line Installation
section of this manual.
For replacement spool
installation, refer to
Installing a
Prewound Reel
section of this manual.
Quick Instructions
to Start Engine
For complete instructions, refer to
Starting/ Stopping Instructions
section
of this manual.
Quick Instructions to
Assemble Trimmers
For complete instructions, refer to the
Assembly Instructions
section of this
manual.
Unscrew bump knob
counterclockwise. Remove
inner reel and spring.
5 X
3"-4"
Hold the inner reel in place.
Tighten
Bump Knob
clockwise
.
IMPORTANT: READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND FOLLOW THE SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES BEFORE OPERATING THE UNIT.
Read and understand all instruction, warning and danger labels on the unit.
Put D-handle on shaft.
Move handle a minimum
6 inches
away from shaft
grip. Insert
clamp bolt and
tighten the wing nut.
Mix thoroughly in a separate fuel can:
– 3.2 fl. oz. of 2-cycle engine oil
– 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline
Place the unit on a
level surface. Fill
fuel tank.
NOTE:
Do not mix directly in the engine fuel tank.
Slide the shield’s
slot
onto the
mounting bracket.
Rotate the
shield onto the shaft. Push
square bolt
through shield
and bracket. Tighten
washer
and wing nut
onto bolt.
While firmly holding the upper
boom, push it straight into the
lower boom and coupler. Tighten
the allen bolt using the 3/16 allen
wrench provided until the lower
swedge boom is firmly in place.
Slot
Bracket
1 Gallon
3.2 oz
40:1
Min. 6"
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CALL 1–800-800-7310 IN U.S. OR 1–800–668–1238 IN CANADA
Y2550 EC
2-Cycle Trimmer
Operator’s Manual
Electric Starter or Power Start Bit Optional!
THESE OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ARE SOLD SEPARATELY!
This unit has an alternative starting method that many find easier to use than pulling on a rope.
Please contact a local retailer or call
1-800-800-7310
in the U.S., (
1-800-668-1238
in Canada), for more information.
Information may also be found at
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