3. Youreceivea 20 oz.containerof oil
with theunit. Slowlypour3/4 (15oz.)
oftheoil fromthecontainerdownthe
oilfill spout intotheengine.
4. Waitone minuteto allowoil tosettle.
Insertandtightendipstick,then re-
moveitto checkoillevel.
5. Continueaddingsmallamountsof
oiland recheckingthedipstickuntilit
readsfull. DONOToverfill,orengine
willsmokeon startup.
6. Alwaysbesureto retightenoildipstick
beforestartingengine.
•Check oil level before each use. Add oil
if needed. Fill to full line on dipstick.
•Change the oil after every 25 hours of
operation or each season. You may
need to change the oil more often under
dusty, dirty conditions.
ADD GASOUNE
•Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular
unleaded gasoline with a minimum of
87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Purchase fuel in quantities that can be
used within 30 days to assure fuel fresh-
ness.
AI:_WARNmNG: Experience indicates that
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.
Al_ CAUTmON: Fill to bottom of gas tank
filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any
spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use
gasoline near an open flame.
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 -'_\
controu
Starter '_' "_!_!, //
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.
