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177817 Rev. 3 03.16.06 BY Printed in U.S.A.
WHEELED WEEDTRIMMER
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Maintenance.................................... 10-13 Safety Rules ........................................ 2-4 Service and Adjustments................. 14-15 Assembly.................................................4 Storage............................................ 15-16 Operation............................................. 5-9 Troubleshooting.....................................17 Maintenance Schedule..........................10 WARNING: This trimmer is equipped with a
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� Stop the rotating trimmer head when � Keep children out of the trimming area SERVICE NOTES crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. and under the watchful care of another Wait for the cutting lines to stop rotating. responsible adult. � Stop the engine (motor) whenever you � Be alert and turn machine off if children leave the equipment and allow it to cool, enter the area. before clean ing, repairing or inspecting � Before and while moving backwards, the unit. Be sure the trimmer head and
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TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed W ARNING: In order to prevent ac- WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its ci den tal starting when setting up, trans- constituents, and certain vehicle com po - to a qualifi ed service center. port ing, ad just ing or making repairs, nents contain or emit chem i cals known to PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION always dis con nect spark plug wire and the State of Cal i for nia to cau
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4. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint 2. Start the engine and let it run until the OPERATION surfaces; sand lightly before painting. fuel lines and carburetor are empty. � Never use engine or carburetor cleaner KNOW YOUR TRIMMER (TECUMSEH MODELS) HANDLE prod ucts in the fuel tank or per ma nent READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING You can fold your trimmer handle for stor- damage may occur. TRIMMER. Compare the illustrations with your trimmer to familiarize you
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KNOW YOUR TRIMMER (BRIGGS & STRATTON MODELS) 11. Assemble new belt, idler pulleys and 13.Install belt around trimmer head pulley bottom belt keeper to idler bracket. and engine pulley. READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING Tighten pulley bolts securely. 14.Replace debris shield and tighten the TRIMMER. Compare the illustrations with your trimmer to familiarize yourself with the NOTE: Be sure belt is inside top belt four (4) screws securely. location of various contr
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The operation of any trimmer can result in foreign objects thrown into SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your trimmer or per form ing any CAUTION: Before performing any service and adjustments: adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over 1. Stop engine. spectacles or standard safety glasses. 2. Make sure the rotating lines and all moving parts have completely stop
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3. You receive a container of oil with the ADD GASOLINE AIR FILTER CLEAN UNDER ENGINE COVER unit. Slowly pour 3/4 (15 oz.) of the (TECUMSEH MODELS ONLY) � Fill fuel tank to bottom of gas tank Your engine will not run properly and may oil from the container down the oil fi ll fi ller neck. Do not overfi ll. Use fresh, be damaged by using a dirty air fi lter. Clean under engine cover before each spout into the engine. clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a Replace the air fi lter every 100 hour
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TO REPLACE TRIMMER LINE � Frequently clean the underside of the ENGINE trimmer to remove any grass build up. 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark Read the mantenance section of your Keep top of engine around starter clear plug and place wire where it cannot engine manual. and clean of grass clippings and chaff. come in contact with spark plug. LUBRICATION This will help engine air fl ow and extend 2. Remove worn trimmer line from line Throttle TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL engine life. See
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20" MODELS TRIMMER MAINTENANCE Always observe safety rules when per- Chassis cover form ing any main te nance. TIRES � Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi cals which can harm rub- Wrap ber. line � Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp around objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage. Debris New TRIMMER LINE trimmer shield End of For best results, replace trimmer lines mark line spooled line when they have worn to half their original length. 20" models us
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20" MODELS TRIMMER MAINTENANCE Always observe safety rules when per- Chassis cover form ing any main te nance. TIRES � Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi cals which can harm rub- Wrap ber. line � Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp around objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage. Debris New TRIMMER LINE trimmer shield End of For best results, replace trimmer lines mark line spooled line when they have worn to half their original length. 20" models us
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TO REPLACE TRIMMER LINE � Frequently clean the underside of the ENGINE trimmer to remove any grass build up. 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark Read the mantenance section of your Keep top of engine around starter clear plug and place wire where it cannot engine manual. and clean of grass clippings and chaff. come in contact with spark plug. LUBRICATION This will help engine air fl ow and extend 2. Remove worn trimmer line from line Throttle TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL engine life. See
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3. You receive a container of oil with the ADD GASOLINE AIR FILTER CLEAN UNDER ENGINE COVER unit. Slowly pour 3/4 (15 oz.) of the (TECUMSEH MODELS ONLY) � Fill fuel tank to bottom of gas tank Your engine will not run properly and may oil from the container down the oil fi ll fi ller neck. Do not overfi ll. Use fresh, be damaged by using a dirty air fi lter. Clean under engine cover before each spout into the engine. clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a Replace the air fi lter every 100 hour
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The operation of any trimmer can result in foreign objects thrown into SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your trimmer or per form ing any CAUTION: Before performing any service and adjustments: adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over 1. Stop engine. spectacles or standard safety glasses. 2. Make sure the rotating lines and all moving parts have completely stop
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KNOW YOUR TRIMMER (BRIGGS & STRATTON MODELS) 11. Assemble new belt, idler pulleys and 13.Install belt around trimmer head pulley bottom belt keeper to idler bracket. and engine pulley. READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING Tighten pulley bolts securely. 14.Replace debris shield and tighten the TRIMMER. Compare the illustrations with your trimmer to familiarize yourself with the NOTE: Be sure belt is inside top belt four (4) screws securely. location of various contr
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4. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint 2. Start the engine and let it run until the OPERATION surfaces; sand lightly before painting. fuel lines and carburetor are empty. � Never use engine or carburetor cleaner KNOW YOUR TRIMMER (TECUMSEH MODELS) HANDLE prod ucts in the fuel tank or per ma nent READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING You can fold your trimmer handle for stor- damage may occur. TRIMMER. Compare the illustrations with your trimmer to familiarize you
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TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed W ARNING: In order to prevent ac- WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its ci den tal starting when setting up, trans- constituents, and certain vehicle com po - to a qualifi ed service center. port ing, ad just ing or making repairs, nents contain or emit chem i cals known to PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION always dis con nect spark plug wire and the State of Cal i for nia to cau
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� Stop the rotating trimmer head when � Keep children out of the trimming area SERVICE NOTES crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. and under the watchful care of another Wait for the cutting lines to stop rotating. responsible adult. � Stop the engine (motor) whenever you � Be alert and turn machine off if children leave the equipment and allow it to cool, enter the area. before clean ing, repairing or inspecting � Before and while moving backwards, the unit. Be sure the trimmer head and
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Maintenance.................................... 10-13 Safety Rules ........................................ 2-4 Service and Adjustments................. 14-15 Assembly.................................................4 Storage............................................ 15-16 Operation............................................. 5-9 Troubleshooting.....................................17 Maintenance Schedule..........................10 WARNING: This trimmer is equipped with a
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177817 Rev. 3 03.16.06 BY Printed in U.S.A. WHEELED WEEDTRIMMER
