Troy-Bilt 258 Trimmer User Manual
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1. Remove staples break glue on top flaps or cut tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open carton e Remove loose parts if included with unit i e operator s manual safety glasses etc e Cutalong corners lay carton down flat and remove packing material e Roll or slide unit out of carton and check carton thoroughly for loose parts Disconnecting Spark Plug Wire Before setting up your string trimmer mower disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug See Figure 1 Spark Plug Plug Wire Spark Plug Figure 1 Setting Up Your String Trimmer Mower e Loosen each wing nut enough to separate the plastic connectors between the upper and lower handle Gently lift up and pull back on the upper handle to raise the handle toward the operating position See Figure 2 e Separate the connectors and position the bottom tip of upper handle connector in front of the bottom tip of lower handle connector To secure the upper and lower handle tighten the wing nuts and washers carriage bolts must be seated properly into the handle and grooves must line up between connectors Lower Handle Connector Upper Handle Connector Carriage Bolt Figure 2 NOTE f you wish to adjust the height of the upper handle refer to the Adjustment Section e Loosen the wing nut that secures rope guide to handle With the spark plug wire disconnected and grounded pull t2. and pulling tight on the ends of the line See Figure 8 Figure 8 Drive Belt Removal And Replacement e Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine e Drain the fuel tank or place a piece of plastic beneath the cap to prevent gasoline leakage e If unit is tipped for easier access to belt tip the string trimmer mower back on its side to keep engine spark plug side up e Remove the trimmer line from both sides of the spindle assembly e Remove carriage screws washers and hex nuts that secure the trimmer deflector to the base See Figure 9 e Slide trimmer deflector off so spindle assembly goes through hole in deflector e Loosen the wing nuts and slide the spindle disc to the highest position and tighten to secure in position Refer to Figure 6 Carriage Screws t Carriage Screws Spindle Assembly Deflector Figure 9 Remove lock nut that secures idler bracket keeper and idler pulley to idler bracket assembly and remove keeper See Figure 10 e Slip the belt around engine pulley first and then spindle assembly pulley e Remove the belt from the unit by slipping it around the spindle disc and then around the engine flywheel e Reinstall new belt around the engine flywheel first and then around the spindle and spindle pulley __ toy NX EE NAS Nd Woe Idler Bracket Keeper Figure 10 e Reconnect idler bracket keeper to the id
3. attached to the trimmer deflector assembly It is used to cut the trimmer line if it is too long See Figure 4 Trimmer Deflector Assembly The trimmer deflector assembly is connected to the trimmer base and it is used to prevent yard debris from being thrown See Figure 4 Spindle Assembly The spindle assembly rotates the trimmer line Trimmer Line The trimmer line is attached to the spindle assembly and it is used to trim grass or weeds Throttle Control Lever Not Shown The throttle control lever is located on the engine It controls the engine s speed and stops the engine See separate engine manual packed with unit for details Engine Controls See the separate engine manual for the location and function of the controls on the engine Stopping Engine e Release control lever to disengage the spindle assembly and to lock it in the control lock bracket e Move throttle control lever to STOP or OFF position e Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and ground against the engine SECTION 5 OPERATING YOUR STRING TRIMMER MOWER trimmer mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes which can cause severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses included with unit or eye shields when operating the string trimmer mower Gas And Oil Fill Up Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your string trimmer mower Read instructions carefully 1 WA
4. difficult to stand on do not trim Do not trim on slopes when the ground is slippery or wet Trim across the face of a slope not up and down e Avoid spindle assembly contact to concrete asphalt or gravel The lower handle connector has three marked lines on the top and the upper handle connector has one marked line See Figure 5 e To raise the upper handle move the upper handle forward to match the single marked line with the front marked line on the lower handle connector e To lower the upper handle move the upper handle rearward to match the single marked line with the rear marked line on the lower handle connector Secure the handle connectors in position by tightening each wing nut carriage bolts must be seated properly into the handle and grooves must line up between connectors Also make certain the bottom tip of the upper handle connector in front of the bottom tip of lower handle connector The trimmer line is connected to the spindle disc which can be raised or lowered See Figure 6 The spindle disc in the normal position rest on the spindle cap approximately 2 off the ground Loosen but do not remove each wing nut on spindle shaft See Figure 5 not to be removed from the spindle shaft 1 WARNING The wings nuts are designed by hand or using a tool e Slide spindle disc along shaft to the desired Wing Nut l Carriage Bolt position and tighten wing nuts to secure in position e The spindle di
5. ACROSS NEVER UP AND DOWN LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE MOVING BACKWARDS KEEP SAFETY DEVICES TRIMMER HEAD CONTROL TRAIL SHIELD GUARDS ETC IN PLACE AND WORKING IF DAMAGED REPLACE IMMEDIATELY SLOPE GAUGE SECTION 2 Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely Do not operate your lawn mower or string trimmer mower on such slopes E E oo SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE l gg A POWER POLE l a A CORNER OF A BUILDING a OR A FENCE POST Do not trim or mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees a rise of approximately 2 1 2 feet every 10 feet A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury If operating a walk behind mower or trimmer on such a slope it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could slip resulting in serious injury Operate riding mowers up and down slopes never across the face of slopes Operate walk behind mowers or trimmers across the face of slopes never up and down slopes SECTION 3 ASSEMBLING YOUR STRING TRIMMER MOWER IMPORTANT This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine Be certain to service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual before operating your mower NOTE Reference to right or left hand side of the string trimmer mower is observed from the operating position Removing Unit From Carton e
6. OTROY BILT Operator s Manual 22 String Trimmer Mower Model 258 IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY Warning This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the State of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department P O Box 361131 Cleveland Ohio 44136 0019 TROY BILT LLC P O BOX 361131 CLEVELAND OHIO 44136 0019 PRINTED IN U S A FORM NO 769 00009E 10 03 TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices 3 Making Adjustments 9 Slope Gauge 6 Maintaining Your String Trimmer 10 Assembling Your String Trimmer 7 Trouble Shooting 13 Know Your String Trimmer Mower 8 Illustrated Parts List 14 Operating Your String Trimmer Mower 9 Warranty 16 FINDING MODEL NUMBER This Operator s Manual is an important part of your new lawn mower It will help you assemble prepare and maintain the unit for best perfor
7. RNING Debris thrown from the string engine running or until the engine has been allowed to cool for at least two minutes after running WARNING Never fill fuel tank indoors with Starting Engine Attach spark plug wire to spark plug Make certain the metal cap on the end of the spark plug is fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug See separate engine operator s manual e Before each use remove any debris from the engine s air intake screen on top of engine Debris can cause engine to overheat Prime engine as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit e Move throttle control lever on engine to FAST or RUN position e Make sure control lever is disengaged and locked in bracket e Stand behind the string trimmer mower and grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until engine reaches start of compression cycle rope will pull slightly harder at this point Let the rope rewind slowly Pull rope with a rapid continuous full arm stroke Keeping a firm grip on the starter handle let the rope return to the starter slowly Repeat until engine starts SECTION 6 MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING Do not at any time make any A adjustments without first stopping engine and disconnecting spark plug wire Handle Adjustment To adjust position of the upper handle proceed as follows e Loosen each wing nut so the carriage bolts are unseated from the handle and the handle connectors ar
8. alf way toward you d Repeat these steps as needed Do not operate the string trimmer mower while under the influence of alcohol or drugs The trimmer head control handle is a safety device Never attempt to bypass its operation Doing so makes the safety device inoperative and may result in personal injury through contact with the rotating head or lines The trimmer head control handle must operate easily in both directions and automatically return to the disengaged position when released Disengage the trimmer head before starting the engine Never operate the string trimmer mower in wet grass Always be sure of your footing A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury If you feel you are losing your footing release the trimmer head control handle immediately and the trimmer head will stop rotating within a few seconds 9 Trim or mow only in daylight or good artificial light Walk never run 10 Stop the trimmer head when crossing gravel drives walks or roads 11 If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally stop the engine and check immediately for the cause Vibration is generally a warning of trouble 12 Shut the engine off and wait until the trimmer head comes to a complete stop before replacing trimmer line making any adjustment or repairs The trimmer head continues to rotate for a few seconds after the engine is shut off Never place any part of the body in the trimmer head area until you are sure the blade h
9. an adult Service Safe Handling Of Gasoline To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite Wash your skin and change clothes immediately 1 Use only an approved gasoline container 2 Extinguish all cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition 3 Never fuel machine indoors because flammable vapors will accumulate in the area 4 Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is running Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling 5 Never over fill fuel tank Fill tank to no more than 1 2 inch below bottom of filler neck to provide space for fuel expansion 6 Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely 7 If gasoline is spilled wipe it off the engine and equipment Move unit to another area Wait 5 minutes before starting the engine 8 Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame spark or pilot light as on a gas water heater space heater furnace clothes dryer or other gas appliances 9 To reduce fire hazard keep the string trimmer mower free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean up oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris 10 Allow mower to cool at least 5 minutes before storing General Service 7 1 Never run an engine
10. arelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death General Operation 1 Read this operator s manual carefully in its entirety before attempting to assemble this machine Read understand and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual s before operation Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper use of this machine before operating it Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts This machine is a precision piece of power equipment not a plaything Therefore exercise extreme caution at all times Your unit has been designed to perform one job to cut vegetation and grass Do not use it for any other purpose Never allow children under 14 years old to operate this machine Children 14 years old and over should read and understand the operation instructions and safety rules in this manual and should be trained and supervised by an adult Only responsible individuals who are familiar with these rules of safe operation should be allowed to use this machine Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used Remove all stones sticks wire bones toys and other foreign objects which could be tripped over or picked up and thrown by the string trimm
11. as stopped rotating 13 Never operate the string trimmer mower without proper shields guards trimmer head control handle or other safety protective devices in place and working Never operate the string trimmer mower with damaged safety devices Failure to do so can result in personal injury 14 Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn Do not touch 15 Only use parts and accessories made for this string trimmer mower by the manufacturer Failure to do so can result in personal injury 16 If situations occur which are not covered in this manual use care and good judgment Contact your dealer for assistance Telephone 1 800 520 5520 for the name of your nearest dealer Slope Operation Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents which can result in severe injury Operation on slopes requires extra caution If you feel uneasy on a slope do not trim or mow it For your safety use the slope gauge included as part of this manual to measure slopes before operating this unit on a sloped or hilly area If the slope is greater than 15 degrees do not trim or mow it Do 1 Trim or mow across the face of slopes never up or down Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 2 Watch for holes ruts hidden objects or bumps Tall grass can hide obstacles 3 Always be sure of your footing A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury If you feel you are losing your balance release t
12. e slightly separated from each other NOTE See your engine manual packed with your unit for more detailed instructions WARNING Never run the engine indoors A or in a poorly ventilated area Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide an odorless and deadly gas Keep hands feet hair and loose clothing away from the trimmer and engine WARNING Do not attempt to bypass the A control lever Doing so could result in serious personal injury or death Using Your String Trimmer Mower e Once the engine is started release the control lock bracket on the upper right hand side of the handle by pushing it to the right and squeeze the control handle against upper handle to engage spindle assembly The string trimmer mower is designed with the spin dle off set to the left side This allows the operator to trim along a fence landscaping or a house with out having to make any adjustments to the spindle assembly e If the weeds or grass are tall and thick operate the string trimmer mower at a slower walking speed e With the engine off and spark plug disconnected clean the underside of the trimmer before and after each use to remove any grass or weed build up e If the trimmer lines become too short approxi mately half the original length or worn it will take longer to complete the job To change to a new trimmer line see MAINTAINING YOUR STRING TRIMMER MOWER e Do not trim on excessively steep slopes If a slope is
13. er mower in any direction which could cause serious personal injury to the operator or any others allowed in the area Plan your trimming pattern to avoid discharge of material toward building walls roads sidewalks bystanders and the like To help avoid trimmer line contact or a thrown object injury keep children bystanders and helpers at least 75 feet from the string trimmer mower while it is in operation Stop the string trimmer mower if anyone enters the area Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation or while performing an adjustment or repair to protect eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from the machine in any direction Wear sturdy rough soled work shoes and close fitting slacks and shirts Shirts and pants that cover the arms and legs and steel toed shoes are recommended Never operate a unit in bare feet sandals slippery or light weight e g canvas shoes Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Keep clear of discharge area at all times as the rotating trimmer head and lines can cause injury Never pull the string trimmer mower back toward you while you are walking If you must back the string trimmer mower away from a wall or obstruction first look down and behind and then follow these steps a Step back from the string trimmer mower to fully extend your arms b Be sure you are well balanced with sure footing c Pull the string trimmer mower back slowly no more than h
14. fety protection frequently check components and replace immediately with original equipment manufacturer s OEM parts only listed in this manual Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as necessary Observe proper disposal laws and regulations Improper disposal of fluids and materials can harm the environment understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine 1 WARNING YOUR RESPONSIBILITY Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read NOTE Not all safety labels shown may apply to your string trimmer mower AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH E j KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM ROTATING TRIMMER LINES REMOVE OBJECTS THAT CAN BE THROWN BY THE TRIMMER LINES AWARNING Do not adjust trimmer head install trimmer line or service unit while engine is running Follow steps shown for proper installation Refer to your Operator s Manual for detailed instructions Use MTD replacement trimmer line ONLY OEM 743 0112 155 Diameter 30564 A DANGER LL AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH gt READ AND FOLLOW OPERATOR S MANUAL 4 e WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHILE OPERATING e KEEP BYSTANDER S AWAY USE EXTRA CAUTION ON SLOPES DO NOT MOW SLOPES GREATER THAN 15 MOW
15. he starter rope out of the engine Slip the starter rope into the rope guide and tighten the wing nut See Figure 3 e Tighten the cable tie on lower left side of handle making sure the round tab on tie seats nicely into the hole in handle Control Lever Control Lock Bracket Wing Nut Figure 3 SECTION 4 KNOW YOUR STRING TRIMMER MOWER Control Lock Bracket String Cutting Blade Bracket Control Lever Trimmer Deflector Assembly pindle Assembly Trimmer Line Figure 4 Read this operators manual and safety rules before operating your string trimmer mower Compare the illustrations in Figure 4 with your string trimmer mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments Save this manual for future reference Control Lever The control lever must be depressed to engage the spindle assembly See Figure 4 Control Lock Bracket The control lock bracket is located on the upper right handle It is used to keep the spindle assembly disengaged while the engine is running See Figure 4 Starter Handle The starter handle is attached to the right upper handle Stand behind unit and pull the starter handle to start engine See Figure 4 Handle Connectors The handle connectors are on each side between lower and upper handle They are used to lock the upper handle in a set position See Figure 4 String Cutting Blade Bracket The string cutting blade bracket is
16. he trimmer head control handle immediately and the trimmer head will stop rotating within a few seconds Do Not 1 Do nottrim or mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The operator could lose footing or balance 2 Do not trim or mow slopes greater than 15 degrees as shown on the slope gauge on page 6 3 Do not trim or mow on wet grass Unstable footing could cause slipping Children Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the string trimmer mower and the trimming or mowing activity They do not understand the dangers Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them 1 Keep children out of the trimming or mowing area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator 2 Be alert and turn string trimmer mower off if a child enters the area 3 Before and while moving backwards look behind and down for small children 4 Use extreme care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure your vision of a child who may run into the string trimmer mower 5 Keep children away from hot or running engines They can suffer burns from a hot muffler 6 Never allow children under age 14 to operate a string trimmer mower Children 14 years of age and over should read and understand the operation instructions and safety rules in this manual and should be trained and supervised by
17. indoors or in a poorly ventilated area Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide an odorless and deadly gas 2 Before cleaning repairing or inspecting make certain the trimmer head and all moving parts have stopped Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting 3 Check the trimmer head and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness Also visually inspect trimmer head for damage Replace with the original equipment manufacture s OEM parts only listed in this manual Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety 4 Keep all nuts bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition 5 Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly 6 After striking a foreign object stop the engine 10 11 12 disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine Thoroughly inspect the string trimmer mower for any damage Repair the damage before starting and operating Never attempt to replace the trimmer line or make a cutting height adjustment while the engine is running Never use other lengths diameters or materials as trimmer line Doing so can result in personal injury Trimmer head components guards and shields are subject to wear and damage which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown For sa
18. lace air cleaner 6 Carburetor out of adjustment 6 See authorized service dealer Engine overheats 1 Engine oil level low 1 Fill crankcase with proper oil 2 Dirty air cleaner 2 Replace air cleaner 3 Air flow restricted 3 Remove blower housing and clean 4 Carburetor not adjusted properly 4 See authorized service dealer Occasional skip hesitates 1 Spark plug gap too close 1 Adjust gap to 030 at high speed Idles poorly 1 Spark plug fouled faulty or gap too 1 Reset gap to 030 or replace spark wide plug 2 Carburetor improperly adjusted 2 See authorized service dealer 3 Dirty air cleaner 3 Replace air cleaner Poor trimming 1 Trimmer string too short 1 Replace trimmer string performance 2 Trimmer string lengths are 2 Adjust trimmer string to equal lengths substantially different 3 Dirty air cleaner 3 Replace air cleaner 4 Engine not at FULL throttle 4 Setengine to FULL throttle If Equipped 5 Belt does not have enough tension 5 Check idler for proper belt tension NOTE For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above contact your nearest authorized service dealer
19. ler bracket assembly e Reattach trimmer deflector to trimmer base e Adjust the spindle height to the desired position e Reattach spark plug wire to spark plug Storing Your String Trimmer Mower e Clean the equipment thoroughly e Wipe equipment with a oiled rag to prevent rust e Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage instructions e Store unit in a clean dry area Do not store next to corrosive materials such as fertilizer For more compact storage store unit in the shipping position with the upper handle folded toward engine See ASSEMBLY section for details SECTION 8 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start Spark plug wire disconnected Connect wire to spark plug 2 Fuel tank empty or stale fuel 2 Fill tank with clean fresh gasoline 3 Throttle control lever notin correct 3 Move throttle lever to FAST or START starting position If Equipped position 4 Blocked fuel line 4 Clean fuel line 5 Faulty spark plug 5 Clean adjust gap or replace 6 Engine flooded 6 Wait afew minutes to restart but do not prime Engine runs erratic 1 Spark plug wire loose 1 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 2 Blocked fuel line or stale fuel 2 Clean fuel line fill tank with clean fresh gasoline 3 Ventin gas cap plugged 3 Clear vent 4 Water or dirt in fuel system 4 Drain fuel tank Refill with fresh fuel 5 Dirty air cleaner 5 Rep
20. mance Please read and understand what it says Before you start assembling your new equipment please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the information from it in the space provided below A sample model plate is also given below You can locate the model plate by standing at the operating position and looking down at the rear of the unit This information will be necessary to use the manufacturer s web site and or help from the Customer Support Department or an authorized service dealer Copy the model number here OTROY BILT 10B LLG Copy the serial number here www troybilt com CLEVELAND OH 44136 30 558 7220 1 800 520 5520 CUSTOMER SUPPORT Please do NOT return the unit to the retailer from where it was purchased without first contacting Customer Support If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls operation or maintenance of this unit you can seek help from the experts Choose from the options below g Visit troybilt com for many useful suggestions Click on Customer Support button and you will get the four options reproduced here Click on the appropriate button and help is immediately available yr Find Answers C here to search our knowledge base Sear l oduct keyword or phrase The answer you are looking for could be just a mouse click away My Stuff Login to check the status of your questions modify your inquiries or update
21. nd do not leave the unit tipped for any length of time Oil can drain into the upper part of the engine causing a starting problem Engine Refer to the separate engine manual for all engine maintenance instructions e Check engine oil level before each use as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit Read and follow instructions carefully e Replace air cleaner every 25 hours under normal conditions or once a season Clean every few hours under extremely dusty conditions To service the air cleaner refer to the separate engine manual packed with your unit e The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset once a season Check engine manual for correct plug type and gap specifications Threading Trimmer Line WARNING Always stop engine discon A nect spark plug wire and ground against the engine before threading trimmer line on your string trimmer mower Wait for the trimmer line to stop rotating When the trimmer line becomes too short or worn change to a new trimmer line as follows e Remove the worn trimmer line and replace with new trimmer line packed with your string trimmer mower Always use OEM 743 0112 when purchasing additional trimmer line e Fold new trimmer line in half and thread the ends of line through the loop from the inside out without going all the way through the loop See Figure 8 Slide the loop end of the trimmer line under the metal tab and secure in place by crossing
22. sc can be adjusted from 2 to 4 Upper Handle Trimmer Connectors Base Lower Handle Connector FE 5S be SS Wing Nut A a 7 me iP ee figure 5 i ine Disc Trimmer e e e Line Spindle Height Adjustment Spindle Spindle To adjust height of the spindle assembly proceed as Cap Shaft follows Figure 6 SECTION 7 MAINTAINING YOUR STRING TRIMMER MOWER Customer Responsibilities MAINTENANCE SERVICE SCHEDULE x6 DATES Lubricate Wheels Clean Trimmer Deflector Check Trimmer Line PRODUCT Check Belt Tension Check Oil Change Oil Replace Air Filter Clean Engine Intake Screen Check Spark Plug Check Spark Arrester if any WARNING Always stop engine and A disconnect spark plug wire before cleaning lubricating or doing any kind of maintenance on your mower string trimmer Lubrication Control Lever Lubricate the pivot points on the control lever at least once a season with light oil See Figure 7 Wheels Lubricate the wheels at least once a season with light oil See Figure 7 Engine Follow the separate engine manual packed with you unit for lubrication instructions Lubricate Figure 7 Maintenance NOTE When tipping the unit empty the fuel tank and keep the spark plug side of engine up Never tip the string trimmer mower more than 90 degrees a
23. your personal profile Service Locator Need local assistance Click here to find authorized service centers in your area Manuals Online Need a manual and or parts list Download literature from recent model years The answer you are looking for could be just a mouse click away If you prefer to reach a Customer Support Representative please call 1 800 520 5520 e a N i Engine Manual information The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine related issues with regards to performance power rating specifications warranty and service Please refer to the engine manufacturer s Owner s Operator s Manual packed separately with your unit for more SECTION 1 IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING This symbol points out important safety instructions which if not followed could endanger the personal safety and or property of yourself and others Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury When you see this symbol heed its warning WARNING Engine Exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm DANGER This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual As with any type of power equipment c
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