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Thank You

Thank you for purchasing this quality product. This
modern outdoor power tool is designed to provide
many hours of useful service. You will find it to be a
great labor-saving device.
This operator’s manual provides you with easy-to-
understand operating instructions. Read the entire
manual and follow all of the instructions to keep your
new outdoor power tool in top operating condition.

PRODUCT REFERENCES, ILLUSTRATIONS
AND SPECIFICATIONS 

All information, illustrations and specifications in this
manual are based on the latest product information
available at the time of printing. We reserve the right to
make changes at any time without notice.

Copyright© 2002 MTD SOUTHWEST INC 
All Rights Reserved.

SERVICE INFORMATION 

Service on this unit both within and after the warranty
period should be performed only by an authorized and
approved service dealer. 

NOTE:

PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED
FOR WARRANTY SERVICE.

Make sure you carefully read and understand
this manual before starting or operating this
equipment. 

THIS PRODUCT IS COVERED BY ONE OR MORE US PATENTS,
OTHER PATENTS PENDING. 

INTRODUCTION

TABLE 

of

CONTENTS

Rules for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Important Safety Information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Safety and International Symbols  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Know your unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Installing the D-Handle   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Oil and Fuel Information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10

Starting/Stopping Instructions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12

Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13

Holding the Trimmer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Adjusting the Trimming Line Length  . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Decorative Trimming  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Tips for Best Trimming Results  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Maintenance and Repair Instructions  . . . . . . . . .14-21

Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Line Installation   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Installing a Prewound Reel  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Air Filter Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Spark Arrestor Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Checking/Changing the Oil  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Carburetor Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Rocker Arm Clearance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Replacing the Spark Plug  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Cleaning and Storage  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Long Term Storage  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Transporting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Troubleshooting Chart  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

CONTENTS OF CARTON 

This unit should consist of the following:

Model BCR4 Trimmer

D-Handle and Hardware

Cutting Attachment Shield  

Operator's Manual

Product Registration Card

Examine all parts to make certain that nothing is
missing and no breakage has occurred during
shipping. Any damaged or missing part must be
replaced before using this product.

Содержание BCR4

Страница 1: ...BCR4 4 Cycle Petrol Trimmer OPERATOR S MANUAL IMPORTANT MANUAL DO NOT THROW AWAY ...

Страница 2: ...ment THIS PRODUCT IS COVERED BY ONE OR MORE US PATENTS OTHER PATENTS PENDING INTRODUCTION TABLE of CONTENTS Rules for Safe Operation 3 7 Important Safety Information 3 Safety and International Symbols 5 Know your unit 7 Assembly Instructions 8 Installing the D Handle 8 Oil and Fuel Information 9 10 Starting Stopping Instructions 11 12 Operating Instructions 12 13 Holding the Trimmer 12 Adjusting t...

Страница 3: ...he unit before use Replace damaged parts Check for fuel leaks Make sure all fasteners are in place and secure Replace cutting head parts that are cracked chipped or damaged in any way Make sure the cutting head is properly installed and securely fastened Be sure the cutting head guard is properly attached and positioned as recommended Failure to so can result in personal injury to the operator and...

Страница 4: ...ed when not cutting Always stop the engine when cutting is delayed or when walking from one cutting location to another Do not operate unit without both trimming lines extended and the proper line installed Do not extend the trimming line beyond the length of the guard as specified in this manual If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object stop the engine immediately and check for dama...

Страница 5: ...erating this unit WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION WARNING The operation of any power tool can be the source of thrown objects and loud noise which can cause severe eye injury and hearing loss Always wear safety glasses or goggles eye protection and ear protection when operating this unit Use a full face shield when needed NOTE Long term exposure to the sound pressure levels specified may cause per...

Страница 6: ...turned off SHARP BLADE WARNING Sharp blade on string guard To prevent serious injury do not touch blade CHOKE CONTROL A FULL choke position B PARTIAL choke position C RUN position BRUSHCUTTERS REPLACE DULL BLADE Do not sharpen the cutting blade Sharpening the blade can cause the blade tip to break off while in use This can result in severe personal injury TRIMMER BRUSHCUTTER SAFETY WARNING Thrown ...

Страница 7: ...orative trimming around trees fences etc Cutting Attachment Shield Fuel Cap Throttle Control D Handle Cutting Attachment Gear Housing Shaft Grip Primer Bulb Choke Lever Spark Plug Shaft Housing Starter Rope Grip Line Cutting Blade Oil Fill Plug Dipstick Air Filter Cover On Off Stop Control Shoulder Strap Loop ...

Страница 8: ... this case all that is required is the loosening of screws and D handle adjustment Tailor the handle to the operator Go to step 4 for adjusting the D handle if it is pre installed 1 Remove the screws and bottom clamp piece that were installed on the D handle for shipping 2 Place the D handle over the shaft housing and onto the bottom clamp See Figure 1 Place it a minimum of 15 24 cm 6 inches from ...

Страница 9: ...quality SAE 10W30 weight oil of API American Petroleum Institute service class SF SG SH 1 Place the unit on a flat level surface See Figure 3 It is crucial to keep the unit level when filling with oil 2 Remove the oil plug dipstick from the crankcase 3 Pour 100ml of oil into the oil fill hole See Figure 4 NOTE Never add oil to the fuel or fuel tank 4 Wipe up any oil that may have spilled and reins...

Страница 10: ...o the instructions on the container NEVER add fuel additives directly to the unit s gas tank FUELING UNIT WARNING Petrol gasoline is extremely flammable and its vapors can explode if ignited To avoid serious personal injury always stop the engine and allow it to cool before filling the fuel tank Do not smoke while filling the tank Keep sparks and open flames away from the area WARNING Add petrol g...

Страница 11: ...UEL IS VISIBLE IN THE PRIMER BULB If you can t see fuel in the bulb press and release the bulb three 3 additional times or as many times as it takes before you can see fuel in it See Figure 7 6 Squeeze and hold the throttle control to the wide open full throttle position 7 With the unit in the starting position pull the starter rope briskly 5 times in the FULL choke A position If the engine attemp...

Страница 12: ...n and the choke lever in the RUN C position pull the starter rope briskly When the engine starts run at full throttle for 30 seconds If the unit fails to start or dies revert to the Engine Re Start procedure for warm engines STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Release your hand from the throttle control Allow the engine to idle 2 To stop the engine put the On Off Stop Control in the STOP position See Figure 6...

Страница 13: ...Always keep the trimming line fully extended Line release becomes more difficult as cutting line becomes shorter Each time the head is bumped it releases about 25 4 mm 1 inch of trimming line A blade in the string guard cuts the line to the proper length if excess line is released For best results tap the Bump Head on bare ground or hard soil If you attempt to release line in tall grass the engine...

Страница 14: ... lost RPM poor performance or general lack of acceleration this service may be required If you feel your engine is need of this inspection refer service to any non road engine repair establishment individual or authorized service dealer for repair DO NOT attempt to perform this process yourself as engine damage may result from contaminants involved in the cleaning process for the port FREQUENCY MA...

Страница 15: ... loop is as small as possible See Figure 15 Slotted Holes For Use with Membrane Line or Single Line For Use with Single Line ONLY Loop Indexing Teeth Bump Knob Bolt Inner Reel Spring Outer Spool 3 Remove the spring from the inner reel See Figure 12 4 Use a clean cloth to wipe the inner reel spring shaft and inner surface of the outer spool 5 Check the indexing teeth on the inner reel and outer spo...

Страница 16: ...outer spool together While holding the inner reel and outer spool grasp the ends and pull firmly to release the line from the holding slots in the spool 7 Hold the inner reel in place and install the Bump Knob by turning counterclockwise Tighten securely Replacement Parts Line assembly replacement parts are listed in the Replacement Parts Accessories section Loop Holding Slots Spring FIGURE 17 10 ...

Страница 17: ...t to dry 4 Apply enough clean SAE 30 motor oil to lightly coat the filter See Figure 21 5 Squeeze the filter to spread and remove excess oil See Figure 21 MAINTENANCE REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 17 6 Reinstall the filter See Figure 22 Air Filter Choke Lever Air Filter Cover Tab Slots Back Plate FIGURE 20 FIGURE 21 FIGURE 22 Muffler Spark Arrestor SPARK ARRESTOR MAINTENANCE 1 Remove the muffler cover Refer...

Страница 18: ... when checking and changing the oil See Figure 24 Top of Dipstick O Ring Oil Fill Plug Dipstick CHANGING THE OIL For a new engine change the oil after the first 10 hours of operation Change the oil while the engine is still warm The oil will flow freely and carry away more impurities CAUTION Wear gloves to prevent injury when handling the unit 1 Unplug spark plug boot to eliminate starting 2 Remov...

Страница 19: ...inute to warm up 2 Release the throttle trigger and let the engine idle If the engine stops engage the idle speed screw with a small screwdriver See figure 26 Turn the idle speed screw in clockwise 1 8 of a turn at a time as needed until the engine idles smoothly NOTE The cutting head should not rotate when the engine idles 3 If the cutting head rotates when the engine idles turn the idle speed sc...

Страница 20: ... automotive 0 127 mm 005 in feeler gauge The feeler gauge should slide between the rocker arm and valve stem with a slight amount of resistance without binding See Figure 30 FIGURE 28 6 Clean dirt from around the rocker arm cover Then remove the screw holding the rocker arm cover with a large flat blade screwdriver or Torx T25 bit Remove the rocker arm cover and gasket See Figure 29 FIGURE 29 10 I...

Страница 21: ...ld cleaners that contain aromatic oils such as pine and lemon and solvents such as kerosene can damage plastic housing or handle Wipe off any moisture with a soft cloth STORAGE Never store the unit with fuel in the tank where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing Store the unit locked up to prevent unauthorized use or damage Store the unit in a dry well ven...

Страница 22: ...OWER OR STALLS WHEN CUTTING CAUSE ACTION Dirty air filter Clean or replace the air filter Old or improper fuel Drain fuel tank and add fresh fuel Cutting head bound with grass Stop the engine and clean the cutting head Muffler or spark arrestor plugged Clean or replace muffler spark arrestor Carburetor misadjusted Take to an authorized service dealer for carburetor adjustment CUTTING HEAD WILL NOT...

Страница 23: ...23 NOTES ...

Страница 24: ...n SAE 30 Oil Crankcase Oil Capacity 100 ml 3 4 oz Fuel Unleaded Carburetor Diaphragm All Position Starter Auto Rewind Muffler Baffled with Guard Throttle Manual Spring Return Fuel Tank Capacity 561 ml 19 oz DRIVE SHAFT and CUTTING HEAD Drive Shaft Housing Aluminum Throttle Control Finger Tip Trigger Unit Weight No Fuel with D handle Cutting attachment shield and Cutting attachment 11 lbs 4 9 kg Cu...

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