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Owner’s Manual for Lawn Edger 7
General Information and Setup
Assembling the Unit
Installing Handlebar
Proceed as follows to install handlebar:
1. See
Figure 2-2. Assemble upper handlebar (A) to
lower handlebar (B) with two bolts (C) and two
plastic wing nuts (D). Firmly hand-tighten the wing
nuts.
Figure 2-2. Assembling Handlebar
2. Slide one end of control rod (E) into hole of depth
control lever (F). Secure with hair pin (G).
3. Slide other end of control rod through hole of quill
arm support (H). Secure with hair pin.
4. Attach recoil starter handle (J) through rope guide
(K). Twist into position.
5. Remove temporary insert from engine flameout
wire terminal (L).
6. Connect flameout wires from engine and handlebar
(M). Use cable ties to secure loose flameout wire to
handlebar.
Adding Engine Oil and Fuel
Engine Fluid Requirements
IMPORTANT NOTE: DO NOT modify engine to run on
alternative fuels. Stabilize fuel prior to storage.
Engine oil capacity is 19 oz (562 mL).
Fuel tank capacity is 3.5 qt (3.3 L).
Adding Engine Oil
IMPORTANT NOTE: Unit is shipped without oil in
engine. Traces of oil may be in reservoir from factory
testing. Oil must be added prior to initial operation.
Proceed as follows to add engine oil:
1. Place edger on level surface, and verify the adjust-
able wheel heights are set so the main frame of the
edger is level.
2. Verify oil fill area is clean.
3. See
Figure 2-3. Remove oil dipstick/fill cap (A) and
wipe oil dipstick clean.
Figure 2-3. Adding Engine Oil
4. Add recommended oil slowly. Use a funnel or noz-
zle to reduce spillage.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not overfill. Check oil level
frequently while filling.
5. Insert oil dipstick into oil filler neck. Do not screw in.
Remove oil dipstick and verify oil level is within
safe operating range (B) on oil dipstick.
Engine Oil
• 0–100 °F (-17–38 °C): SAE 10W-30
• 50–100 °F (10–38 °C): SAE 30
• For Service, SG, SH, SJ, or higher
Fuel
• Unleaded gasoline
• Minimum 87 octane rating
• Up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) is acceptable
• Non-ethanol premium fuel recommended
• DO NOT use E85
• DO NOT use a gas oil mixture
011368
L
C
A
J
K
M
D
B
G
F
E
H
WARNING
(000341)
Fire and explosion risk. Keep spark and flame
away from liquid and vapor. Do not smoke while
using. Doing so could result in death, serious
injury, or equipment damage.
(000210)
WARNING
Skin irritation. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with
used motor oil. Used motor oil has been shown to cause
skin cancer in laboratory animals. Thoroughly wash
exposed areas with soap and water.
(000135)
Engine damage. Verify proper type and quantity of
engine oil prior to starting engine. Failure to do so
could result in engine damage.
CAUTION
011369
A
C
B
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