Owner’s Manual for Trimmer/Mower™
9
Operation
Section 3: Operation
Operation and Use Questions
Contact Generac Customer Service at 1-888-436-3722
(1-888-GENERAC), or
with
questions or concerns about unit operation and
maintenance.
Before Starting Engine
IMPORTANT NOTE: Oil must be added before start-
ing the engine for the first time. Units are shipped
without oil. Do not overfill.
1.
See
. Check engine oil level (A). See
Figure 3-1. Oil and Fuel Fill
2.
Check fuel level (B).
WARNING
(000487)
Personal injury. Never use this machine for other than the
intended purpose of trimming, mowing grass, weeds, and
other growth as specified in the Owner’s manual. Failure to
do so could result in serious injury or equipment damage.
WARNING
(000451)
Personal injury. Never put hands, face, feet, or clothing
under the deck or near the discharge area while the
unit is running. Doing so could result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING
Accidental startup. Shut engine OFF, allow to cool, and
remove plug wire before clearing debris from trimmer
guard. Failure to do so could result in death or serious
injury.
(000579)
WARNING
(000410)
Projectile risk. Remove all debris from work area
before operating unit. Failure to do so could result in
death, serious injury, or property or equipment
damage.
WARNING
(000408)
Projectile risk. Be aware of surroundings at all times when
operating unit. Disengage mower blades if people or animals
enter the work space. Failure to do so could result in death,
serious injury, or property damage.
WARNING
Risk of flying objects. Be aware of surroundings at all
times. Release bail bar and shut engine OFF if people or
animals enter within 100 ft of the work space. Failure to
do so could result in death or serious injury.
(000485)
WARNING
Risk of flying objects. Shut engine OFF when traveling
over loose items such as gravel or mulch. Failure to
do so could result in serious injury or property damage.
(000486)
WARNING
Personal injury. Use caution when trimming around
fencing, wires, ropes, and hoses. These can become
tangled around the line plates of the machine, and could
result in serious injury or equipment damage.
(000489)
WARNING
(000460)
Personal injury. Use caution when operating unit over
uneven terrain or slopes. Failure to do so could result
in death, serious injury, equipment or property
damage.
CAUTION
Equipment damage. Clear the engine of grass and
debris before each use. Failure to do so could result
in engine damage.
(000490)
005958
A
B
005958
B
A
