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3. You receivea containerof oil with the
unit. Slowlypour 3/4 (15 oz.) of the
oil from the containerdownthe oil fill
spout into the engine.
4. Wait one minuteto allow oil to settle.
Insert and tightendipstick,then re-
move it to check oil level.
5. Continueadding smallamountsof
oil and recheckingthe dipstick until it
readsfull. DO NOT overfill,or engine
will smoke on startup.
6. Always be sure to retightenoil dipstick
beforestartingengine.
Checkoil levelbeforeeach use. Add oil
if needed. Fill to full line on dipstick.
Changethe oil afterevery 25 hoursof
operationor each season. Youmay
needto changethe oil more oftenunder
dusty,dirty conditions.
ADD GASOLINE
• Fill fuel tank to bottomof tank filler neck.
Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular
unleadedgasolinewith a minimumof
87 octane. Do not mixoil with gasoline.
Purchasefuel in quantitiesthat can be
used within30 days to assurefuel fresh-
hess.
A CAUTmON: Wipe off any spilled oil or
fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline
near an open flame.
CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels
(called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture which
leads to separation and formation of acids
during storage. Acidic gas can damage
the fuel system of an engine while in
storage. To avoid engine problems, the
fuel system should be emptied before
storage of 30 days or longer. Drain
the gas tank, start the engine and let it
run until the fuel lines and carburetor
are empty. Use fresh fuel next season.
See Storage Instructions for additional
information. Never use engine or
carburetor cleaner products in the fuel
tank or permanent damage may occur.
Gasoline filler cap
Engine oil cap
TO START ENGINE
1. To start a cold engine, push primer
three (3) times before trying to start.
Use a firm push. This step is not
usually necessary when starting an
engine which has already run for a few
minutes.
2. Move throttle control lever to fast posi-
tion.
3. Hold upper handle firmly and pull
starter handle quickly. Do not allow
starter rope to snap back.
TO STOP ENG(NE
• To stop engine, move throttle control
lever to stop position.
NOTE: In cooler weather it may be
necessary to repeat priming steps. In
warmer weather overpriming may cause
flooding and engine will not start. If you
do flood engine, wait a few m_ before
Throttle -'_\
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handle _,.. /_L
Set the throttle control in the FAST posi-
tion. If the weeds or grass are tall and
thick, operate the trimmer at a slower
walking speed.
Frequently clean the underside of the
trimmer to remove any grass build up.
Keep top of engine around starter clear
and clean of grass clippings and chaff.
This will help engine air flow and extend
engine life. See "TO REMOVE ENGINE
COVER" in the Maintenance section of
this manual.
For best results and longer lasting
line, use the ends of the line to do the
cutting. This is easily done by moving
slowly through very thick and heavy
weeds.
Use the left side of trimmer when trim-
ming along fences, walls, fiowerbeds
and other such objects.
If trimmer lines become too short, it will
take longer to complete the job. If trim-
mer lines are worn to less than half their
original length, they should be replaced.
See "TO REPLACE TRIMMER LINE" in
the Maintenance section of this manual.
Trimmer head contact with concrete, as-
phalt or other hard surfaces may cause
premature wear of the ball on bottom of
trimmer head.
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