Operator's Manual
Rolling High-Wheel String Trimmer 600050 Series
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enGIne PRePARATIon
See the engine manufacturer’s instructions for the type of gaso-
line and oil to use. Before you use the unit, read the information
on safety, operation, maintenance, and storage.
NOTE: Engine does not contain OIL or GASOLINE.
fill crankcase With oil
1. Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick. see fIGuRe 4. Fill the
crankcase to the FULL line on oil fill cap/dipstick. do noT
oVeRfIll.
2. Install the oil fill cap/dipstick and tighten securely.
fill fuel Tank With Gasoline
See the engine manufacturer’s instructions for the type of gaso-
line to use.
How to Raise the Handle
1. Hold the handle with one hand and loosen both handle
adjustment cams until the ratchet teeth are disengaged. Do
not remove the handle adjustment levers.
2. Raise the handle to the operating position.
3. Stand in the operator’s position behind the trimmer. Put the
handle in a comfortable position. Make sure both sides of the
handle are level.
NOTE: Make sure the cables are not caught between the
upper and lower handle.
4. Tighten the handle adjustment levers. Make sure the handle
pivots are locked in place.
NOTE: The handle height is adjustable. See “How To Adjust
The Height Of The Handle” in the Service and Adjustment
section.
5. To attach the recoil start handle to the rope guide, twist the
rope through the rope guide mounted on the right side of
the handle. see fIGuRe 3.
Figure 3: Adjusting the handle bars.
handle
rope
guide
recoil start
handle
handle pivot
Figure 4: Filling the engine with fuel and oil.
fuel cap
oil fill cap/
dipstick
WARnInG
folloW THe enGIne mAnufAcTuReR’s InsTRuc-
TIons foR THe TyPe of GAsolIne And oIl To use.
AlWAys use A sAfeTy GAsolIne conTAIneR. do
noT smoke WHen AddInG GAsolIne To THe en-
GIne.
WHen InsIde An enclosuRe, do noT fIll WITH
GAsolIne. BefoRe you Add GAsolIne, sToP THe
enGIne. leT THe enGIne cool foR seVeRAl mIn-
uTes.
handle adjustment
cam lever
