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  • Page 1

    WHEELED WEEDTRIMMER 177817 Rev . 3 03.16.06 BY Printed in U.S.A.[...]

  • Page 2

    2 SAFETY RULES I. GENERAL OPERA TION • Read, understand, and follow all instruc- tions on the machine and in the manual before starting. Be thor ough ly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the machine before starting. • Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. • Keep all parts of your body away from muffl er and sp[...]

  • Page 3

    18 SERVICE NOTES 3 • Stop the rotating trimmer head when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Wait for the cutting lines to stop rotating. • Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave the equipment and allow it to cool, before clean ing, repairing or inspecting the unit. Be sure the trimmer head and all moving parts have stopped. • Operat[...]

  • Page 4

    4 ASSEMBL Y Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new trimmer . IMPORT ANT : This trimmer is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Y our new trimmer has been as sem bled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. All parts such as[...]

  • Page 5

    16 4. T ouch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand lightly before painting. HANDLE Y ou can fold your trimmer handle for stor- age. • Loosen handle knob enough to allow upper handle to be folded forward. IMPORT ANT : When folding the handle for storage or transportation, be sure to fold the handle as shown or you may damage the control ca[...]

  • Page 6

    6 These symbols may appear on your trimmer or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. FAST CAUTION FUEL SLOW OIL ENGINE OFF Starter handle Gasoline cap Primer T rimmer head Handle knob T rimmer line Engine oil cap with dipstick Chassis cover T rimmer head control bar Throttle control Throttle control - used for [...]

  • Page 7

    14 Chassis cover Screw SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: Before performing any service and adjustments: 1. Stop engine. 2. Make sure the rotating lines and all moving parts have completely stopped. 3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in con- tact with plug. TO REMOVE / REPLACE TRIMMER HEAD DRIVE BEL T 1. Remo[...]

  • Page 8

    8 3. Y ou receive a container of oil with the unit. Slowly pour 3/4 (15 oz.) of the oil from the container down the oil fi ll spout into the engine. 4. Wait one minute to allow oil to settle. Insert and tighten dipstick, then re- move it to check oil level. 5. Continue adding small amounts of oil and rechecking the dipstick until it reads full. DO[...]

  • Page 9

    12 Retainer clip Carrier plate opening T rimmer line TO REPLACE TRIMMER LINE 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug. 2. Remove worn trimmer line from line carrier plate. 3. Fold new , cut to length, trimmer line in half and insert folded end through carrier plate opening to back [...]

  • Page 10

    10 GENERAL RECOMMENDA TIONS The warranty on this trimmer does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. T o receive full value from the warranty , operator must maintain trimmer as instructed in this manual. Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit. All adjustments in the Serv[...]

  • Page 11

    10 GENERAL RECOMMENDA TIONS The warranty on this trimmer does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. T o receive full value from the warranty , operator must maintain trimmer as instructed in this manual. Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit. All adjustments in the Serv[...]

  • Page 12

    12 Retainer clip Carrier plate opening T rimmer line TO REPLACE TRIMMER LINE 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug. 2. Remove worn trimmer line from line carrier plate. 3. Fold new , cut to length, trimmer line in half and insert folded end through carrier plate opening to back [...]

  • Page 13

    8 3. Y ou receive a container of oil with the unit. Slowly pour 3/4 (15 oz.) of the oil from the container down the oil fi ll spout into the engine. 4. Wait one minute to allow oil to settle. Insert and tighten dipstick, then re- move it to check oil level. 5. Continue adding small amounts of oil and rechecking the dipstick until it reads full. DO[...]

  • Page 14

    14 Chassis cover Screw SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: Before performing any service and adjustments: 1. Stop engine. 2. Make sure the rotating lines and all moving parts have completely stopped. 3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in con- tact with plug. TO REMOVE / REPLACE TRIMMER HEAD DRIVE BEL T 1. Remo[...]

  • Page 15

    6 These symbols may appear on your trimmer or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. FAST CAUTION FUEL SLOW OIL ENGINE OFF Starter handle Gasoline cap Primer T rimmer head Handle knob T rimmer line Engine oil cap with dipstick Chassis cover T rimmer head control bar Throttle control Throttle control - used for [...]

  • Page 16

    16 4. T ouch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand lightly before painting. HANDLE Y ou can fold your trimmer handle for stor- age. • Loosen handle knob enough to allow upper handle to be folded forward. IMPORT ANT : When folding the handle for storage or transportation, be sure to fold the handle as shown or you may damage the control ca[...]

  • Page 17

    4 ASSEMBL Y Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new trimmer . IMPORT ANT : This trimmer is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Y our new trimmer has been as sem bled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. All parts such as[...]

  • Page 18

    18 SERVICE NOTES 3 • Stop the rotating trimmer head when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Wait for the cutting lines to stop rotating. • Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave the equipment and allow it to cool, before clean ing, repairing or inspecting the unit. Be sure the trimmer head and all moving parts have stopped. • Operat[...]

  • Page 19

    2 SAFETY RULES I. GENERAL OPERA TION • Read, understand, and follow all instruc- tions on the machine and in the manual before starting. Be thor ough ly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the machine before starting. • Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. • Keep all parts of your body away from muffl er and sp[...]

  • Page 20

    WHEELED WEEDTRIMMER 177817 Rev . 3 03.16.06 BY Printed in U.S.A.[...]