WHEELED WEEDTRIMMER 177817 Rev. 3 03.16.06 BY Printed in U.S.A.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Rules ........................................ 2-4 Assembly .................................................4 Operation............................................. 5-9 Maintenance Schedule ..........................10 Maintenance .................................... 10-13 Service and Adjustments................. 14-15 Storage ............................................ 15-16 Troubleshooting .....................................
SERVICE NOTES • Keep children out of the trimming area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult. • Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area. • Before and while moving backwards, look behind and down for small children. • Never allow children to operate the machine. • Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision. • Stop the rotating trimmer head when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads.
WARNING: In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug. CAUTION: Muffler and other engine parts become extremely hot during operation and remain hot after engine has stopped. To avoid severe burns on contact, stay away from these areas.
2. Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. • Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. • Use fresh fuel next season. NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container. Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container.
KNOW YOUR TRIMMER (BRIGGS & STRATTON MODELS) READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING TRIMMER. Compare the illustrations with your trimmer to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your trimmer or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. 11. Assemble new belt, idler pulleys and bottom belt keeper to idler bracket. Tighten pulley bolts securely.
The operation of any trimmer can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your trimmer or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: Before performing any service and adjustments: 1. Stop engine. 2. Make sure the rotating lines and all moving parts have completely stopped. 3.
ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank to bottom of gas tank filler neck. Do not overfill. 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 freshness. CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame.
ENGINE TO REPLACE TRIMMER LINE 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug. 2. Remove worn trimmer line from line carrier plate. 3. Fold new, cut to length, trimmer line in half and insert folded end through carrier plate opening to back side of retainer clip. 4. With folded end of line at back side of retainer clip, pull line outward until line is fully seated under retainer clip. 5. Repeat on other side of carrier plate. 6.
MAINTENANCE TRIMMER 20" MODELS Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. Chassis cover TIRES • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage. Wrap line around Debris shield mark TRIMMER LINE For best results, replace trimmer lines when they have worn to half their original length. End of spooled line New trimmer line 20" models use .
