5
Tighten the blade bolt to 100 in.-lbs. (1 L3 N•M)
6
Remove the 3 mm hex wrench from the bos s
adapter and gearcase.
Before Operation
Oil and Fuel
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DANGER
POIENTIAL HAZARD
• In certain conditions gasoline is extreme
ly flammable and highly explosive.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• A fire or explosion f
r
om gasoline can
burn you, others, and cause prnperty
damage.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
• Use a funnel and fill the fuel tank out
doors, in an open area, when the engine
is cold. Wipe up any gasoline that spills.
• Do not fill the fuel tank completely full.
Add gasoline to the fuel tank until the
level is 1/4" to 1/2" (6 mm to 13 mm)
below the bottom of the filler neck. This
empty space in the tank allows gasoline
to expand.
• Never smoke when handling gasoline,
and stay away f
r
om an open flame or
where gasoline fumes may be ignited by
a spark.
• Store gasoline in an approved container·
and keep it out of the reach of children.
• Never buy more than a 30-day supply of
gasoline.
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Do not smoke near fuel
2 Mix and pour fuel outdoors and where there are
no sparks or flames
3
Always shut off the engine before refueling
Never remove the fuel tank cap while the engine is
running or just right after stopping the engine
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WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• Gasoline contains gasses that can build
up pressure inside a gas tank.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Fuel can be sprayed o n you when
removing gas cap.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
• Remove fuel cap slowly to avoid injury
f
r
om fuel spray.
4 Always open the fue l tank cap slowly to release
any possible overpressure inside the tank
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6.
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8
Do not overfill the fuel tank Stop filling 1/4-1/2
inch (6 mm-13 mm) from the top of the tank
1ighten the fuel tank cap carefully but firmly after
refilling
Wipe up any spilled fuel before starting the
engine
Move the Edger at least IO feet (3 m) away from
the fueling location and fuel storage container
before starting the engine
1 O feet (3 m) Minimum
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