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Operator's Manual
String Mower M220
Engine Throttle Control
1. The engine throttle speed is a factory setting. It is
designed to ensure proper speed of your string mower
during all operating conditions.
How to Use the Primer Bulb
1. Push the primer bulb five times. Wait approximately two
seconds between each push.
SEE FIGURE 6
NOTE: Do not use the primer bulb to restart a warm
engine after a short shutdown. Over priming can
cause the engine to flood.
How to Start the Engine
NOTE: Your engine will smoke the first time it is started. It
is burning off the protective coating that is on the
internal engine parts.
1. Before each use, remove debris from the debris screen.
SEE FIGURE 1 IN "FEATURES" SECTION
. Debris can
cause the engine to overheat. Wipe the debris screen
with a cloth or paper towel.
2. Set ON/OFF Switch to ON.
3. To start a cold engine, push the primer bulb five times.
Wait two seconds between each push of the primer bulb.
SEE FIGURE 6
NOTE: Do not use the primer to start a warm engine.
4. Firmly hold the recoil starter handle with your right hand.
5. Pull back sharply on the recoil starter handle.
NOTE: Do not allow the starter rope to snap back. Let the
starter rope slowly rewind as you hold the recoil
starter handle.
TIP:
If the engine fails to start after three pulls, push
the primer bulb two times and pull the recoil
starter handle again.
Mower Tips:
•
If the weeds or grass are tall and thick, operate the
mower at a slower walking speed.
•
Frequently clean the underside of the mower to
remove any grass build up. See the
"Maintenance,
Service and Storage"
section for details.
•
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 or heavy weeds.
•
If the mower lines become too short, it will take
longer to complete the job. If the mower lines are
worn to less than half their original length, change to
a new mower line. See more on how to replace the
mower line in the
"Maintenance, Service and Storage"
section.
•
Do not mow on excessively steep slopes. If a slope
is difficult to stand on, do not mow. Do not mow
on slopes when the ground is slippery or wet. Mow
across the face of a slope, not up and down.
•
Mower head contact to concrete, asphalt and harder
surfaces may create premature wear to the height
guide.
PRIMER
BULB
WARNING
•
DO NOT LEAVE STRING MOWER
UNATTENDED WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING.
WAIT FOR THE MOWER LINES TO STOP
ROTATING.
•
NEVER RUN THE ENGINE INDOORS OR IN
A POORLY VENTILATED AREA. ENGINE
EXHAUST CONTAINS CARBON MONOXIDE,
AN ODORLESS AND DEADLY GAS.
KEEP HANDS, FEET, HAIR AND LOOSE
CLOTHING AWAY FROM THE MOWER AND
ANY MOVING PARTS ON THE ENGINE.
AVOID TOUCHING THE MUFFLER AND
SURROUNDING AREAS. TEMPERATURES
MAY EXCEED 150 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT.
•
DEBRIS SUCH AS STICKS, GRAVEL OR
ROCKS CAN BE THROWN WITH SUFFICIENT
FORCE TO CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
FIGURE 6:
Primer Bulb Location.
