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Table of Contents Section 1: Safety Rules & General Information Section 4: Maintenance and Troubleshooting Introduction ..................................................................1 Read This Manual Thoroughly ....................................1 Maintenance ...............................................................11 Safety Rules .................................................................1 Replacing Quick-Lock Head .....................................12 Quick Lock Head Disassembly .
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Safety Rules & General Information Section 1: Safety Rules & General Information Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Generac Power Systems Inc. product. This unit has been designed to provide high performance, efficient operation, and years of use when maintained properly. The information in this manual is accurate based on products produced at the time of publication. The manufacturer reserves the right to make technical updates, corrections, and product revisions at any time without notice.
Safety Rules & General Information General Hazards WARNING WARNING Personal injury. Keep out of reach of children. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury. Hearing Loss. Hearing protection is recommended when using this machine. Failure to wear hearing protection could result in permanant hearing loss. (000107) (000128a) WARNING WARNING Vision loss. Eye protection is required when servicing unit. Failure to do so could result in vision loss or serious injury.
Safety Rules & General Information Explosion Hazards WARNING Explosion and fire risk. Do not smoke near unit. Keep fire and spark away. Failure to do so could result in death, serious injury, or property or equipment damage. (000282) DANGER Explosion and fire. Fuel and vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. No leakage of fuel is permitted. Keep fire and spark away. Failure to do so will result in death or serious injury. (000192) WARNING Explosion and Fire. Do not smoke while refueling unit.
Safety Rules & General Information Safety and Operating Decals This unit features numerous safety and operating decals. These decals provide important operating instructions and warn of dangers and hazards. Replace damaged or missing safety and operating decals immediately.
General Information and Setup Section 2: General Information and Setup D A Handlebar Adjuster B Oil Fill C Recoil Starter D Bail Bar E C E Fuel Fill F Fuel Primer B G Quick-Lock™ Trimmer Head H Trimmer Guard A F G H 005826 Figure 2-1. Features and Controls Trimmer/Mower™ Specifications Engine Specifications Cutting Width 22 in (55.88 cm) Engine Cutting Height Three Position, 2 in (5 cm), 2.75 in (7 cm), 3.25 in (8.26 cm) Starting Type Manual Fuel Tank Capacity .21 gal (.
General Information and Setup Remove Contents from Carton 2. 1. See Table 1. Remove and verify carton contents prior to assembly. Carton contents should contain the following: See Figure 2-4. Loosen adjustment knob (B) on both sides and position handlebar at comfortable height. Table 1 – Parts Supplied Description QTY Nut, Nylon Lock, 7/16-20, LP 2 Cord Caddy 1 #10 Screw 2 #10 Nylon Locknut 2 C B 2. Contact Generac Customer Service at 1-888-4363722 (1-888-GENERAC), or www.generac.
General Information and Setup Attaching Cord Caddy 1. See Figure 2-6. Attach top and bottom caddy clamps (A) on handle bar. A 3. Add 14 oz (414 mL) of engine oil. See Table 2: Engine Oil Requirements to select the recommended viscosity grade by temperature. SAE 15W-40 is recommended for general use. Table 2 – Engine Oil Requirements SAE 30 B A 10W-30 5W-30 B 006809 006813 Figure 2-6. Manual Caddy 4. Wait one minute for oil to settle. 2.
General Information and Setup Adding Fuel High Altitude Replacement Kit DANGER Explosion and Fire. Fuel and vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. Add fuel in a well ventilated area. Keep fire and spark away. Failure to do so will result in death or serious injury. (000105) DANGER Explosion and Fire. Do not fill fuel tank past full line. Allow for fuel expansion. Overfilling may cause fuel to spill onto engine causing fire or explosion, which will result in death or serious injury.
Operation Section 3: Operation WARNING WARNING Personal injury. Never use this machine for other than the intended purpose of trimming, mowing grass, weeds, and other growth as specified in the Owner’s manual. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or equipment damage. (000487) Risk of flying objects. Be aware of surroundings at all times. Release bail bar and shut engine OFF if people or animals enter within 100 ft of the work space. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury.
Operation Starting the Unit Operating Tips 1. See Figure 3-3. For cold start push primer (A) three times before starting. This step is not required when starting a warm engine which has already run for a few minutes. • Experiment with different cord weights to determine the best cord weight for different mowing and trimming applications. • Use the smallest diameter cord for the application run at the highest engine speed.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Section 4: Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintenance Regular maintenance will improve performance and extend engine/equipment life. Regular maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emissions control devices and systems may be performed by any repair shop or person of the owner’s choosing. To obtain emissions control warranty service free of charge, contact Generac Customer Service at 1-888436-3722 (1-888-GENERAC), or www.generac.com. See the emissions warranty.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Replacing Quick-Lock Head 2. Place Mow-Ball® bolt (D) into the hex cavity of Mow-Ball (E). Quick Lock Head Disassembly 3. See Figure 4-3. Align the hole in the anti wrap canister with a hole in the internal housing and insert a Phillip head screwdriver through both holes (F). 1. See Figure 4-1. Align the hole in the anti wrap canister (A) with the hole in the internal housing. F A 006359 006359 006359 Figure 4-1. Quick Lock Head Disassembly 2.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting 3. See Figure 4-5. For the highest trimmer setting, install the quick lock with adapter (C), followed by both spacers (B) onto the shaft. 2. See Figure 4-7. Remove the four screws (E) securing line plates (F) together with a 3 mm Allen wrench. 4. Place Mow-Ball® bolt into the hex cavity of MowBall (A). E 5. While holding the Mow-Ball bolt head in place turn Mow-Ball counterclockwise to start the bolt onto the shaft. 6. Continue turning the Mow-Ball until tight.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting 8. Secure the cord head assembly with four screws using a 3 mm Allen wrench. 4. See Figure 4-11. Move idler arm (C) away from belt (D) and lift belt off idler pulley (E). 9. See Figure 4-10. Install cord head (J) and adapter onto the shaft. D C E K J 006623 L Figure 4-12. Assembly 006360 Figure 4-10. Assembly 10. Install molded spacers (K) onto shaft. 11. Reinstall Mow-Ball (L). See Head Height Adjustment. WARNING Personal injury.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Changing Engine Oil Servicing Spark Plug To ensure the engine runs efficiently, the gap of the spark plug must be correct. To service the spark plug: CAUTION Engine damage. Verify proper type and quantity of engine oil prior to starting engine. Failure to do so could result in engine damage. (000135) 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.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Verify throttle lever is in RUN position Verify throttle cable is attached to engine and moves freely. Engine will not start manually. Refer to the engine owner’s manual for engine-specific procedures. Air filter may be dirty. Change as necessary. Replace spark plug(s) if dirty or cracked. If spark plug(s) is oily, leave it out, hold a rag over the plug hole(s) and crank the engine several times to blow out any oil in the cylinders.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Verify throttle is in RUN position when engine is warm. Verify throttle cable is attached to engine and moves freely. Inspect air filter intake for clogging. Engine lacks power or is not running smoothly. Refer to the engine owner’s manual for engine-specific procedures. Verify engine blower house, throttle linkage and cooling fins are free of debris. Clean as necessary. Air filter may be dirty. Change as necessary.
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Part No. 10000024575 Rev. A 04/30/2018 ©2018 Generac Power Systems, Inc. All rights reserved Specifications are subject to change without notice. No reproduction allowed in any form without prior written consent from Generac Power Systems, Inc. Generac Power Systems, Inc. S45 W29290 Hwy. 59 Waukesha, WI 53189 1-888-GENERAC (1-888-436-3722) www.generac.
