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ENGINE SPEED
Your engine speed has been factory set.
CARBURETOR
Your carburetor has a nonadjustable fixed
main jet for mixture control.
IMPORTANT:
Never tamper with the
engine governor, which is factory set for
proper engine speed. Over speed ing
the engine above the factory high speed
setting can be dangerous. If you think
the engine-governed high speed needs
adjusting, take your unit to a qualified
service center, which has proper
equip ment and experience to make any
nec es sary adjustments.
13. Install belt around trimmer head pulley
and engine pulley.
NOTE:
Be sure belt is inside belt keeper.
14. Replace debris shield and tighten the
four (4) screws securely.
15. Replace chassis cover and tighten
screw securely.
11. Assemble new belt, idler pulleys and
bottom belt keeper to idler bracket.
Tighten pulley bolts securely.
NOTE:
Be sure belt is inside top belt
keeper on idler assembly.
12. Position belt and idler assembly in
trimmer, reconnect idler spring and
assemble idler to chassis.
Belt
Idler bracket
Engine pulley
Trimmer head pulley
Top belt keeper
Chassis
Flat idler
Nut
Spacer
Bot tom
belt
keep er
Idler assembly
Spacer
Bolt
V-idler
Flat idler
Control cable
Idler
spring
STORAGE
Immediately prepare your trimmer for stor-
age at the end of the season or if the unit
will not be used for 30 days or more.
TRIMMER
When trimmer is to be stored for a period
of time, clean it thor oughly, remove all
dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean,
dry area.
1. Clean entire trimmer (See "CLEAN-
ING" in the Maintenance section of this
manual).
2. Lubricate as shown in the Main te-
nance section of this manual.
3. Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and
pins are securely fas tened. Inspect
moving parts for damage, breakage and
wear. Replace if necessary.
5
IMPORTANT:
This trimmer is
shipped WITH OUT OIL OR
GASOLINE in the engine.
NOTE:
Gasoline containing up to 10%
ethanol (E10) is acceptable for use in
this machine. The use of any gasoline
exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) will void the product warranty.
OPERATION
KNOW YOUR TRIMMER
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
TRIMMER. Compare the illustrations with your trimmer to familiarize yourself with the
location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Starter handle
Gasoline cap
Air filter
Trimmer
head
Handle knob
Trimmer
line
Engine oil cap w/dipstick
Chassis
cover
Trimmer head control bar
Throttle control
Trimmer head
control lever
Primer –
pumps additional fuel from the
carburetor to the cylinder for use when
starting a cold engine.
Throttle control –
used for starting and
stopping the engine and allows you to
select either fast or slow engine speed.
Trimmer head control bar –
must be held
down to the handle to engage trimmer head.
Release to stop the trimmer head.
Trimmer head control lever –
used to
engage trimmer head.
Starter handle –
used for start ing en gine.
These symbols may appear on your trimmer or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and
understand their meaning.
Primer
Muffler
Spark plug
