6782-13000(906) OWNER / OPERATOR MANUAL LONG REACH TRIMMER LRT2300 WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Thank you for purchasing a RedMax product. Before using our trimmer, please read this manual carefully to understand the proper use of your unit.
Read this manual carefully to understand all safety precautions, controls, proper operation and maintenance of your RedMax long reach trimmer. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.
CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3 OPERATOR WORKING CONDITION AVOID NOISE PROBLEM AVOID CHANCES OF DAMAGE WARNING LABELS SPECIFICATIONS · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 8 SET UP · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 9 FUEL · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 10 FUEL MIX MIXING FUEL FUELING OPERATION · · · · · · · ·
INFORMATION This machine is equipped with an Overload Cancellation Mechanism. When the cutting blades have got into metal wires or those twigs difficult to cut, the mechanism acts as a shock absorber, and protects the drive gears and the blades from severe reaction which could give damage to those parts. When the blades are frequently caught by twigs, please check the following points: 1. Size of the twigs. NEVER TRY TO CUT TWIGS THICKER THAN 3/16”. 2. Condition of the blade edges.
Safety Precautions ■ In order to ensure proper and safe operation of your trimmer • Read this long reach trimmer Owner/Operator Manual carefully. Be sure you understand how to operate this unit properly before you use it. Failure to do so could result in serious injury. • Be sure to keep this manual handy so that you may refer to it later whenever any questions arise.
Safety Precautions ■ Work gear and clothing ■ Warnings considering handling of fuel • When using your trimmer, always be sure to wear strong, durable, work clothing; shirts should be long-sleeved shirts and pants should be full-length pants reaching down to the ankles. • The engine of the RedMax® trimmer is designed to run on a mixed fuel which contains highly flammable gasoline.
Safety Precautions ■ Things to check before using your trimmer ■ Things to check before starting up the engine • Before beginning work, look around carefully to get a feel for the shape of the land, the trees, hedges, or bushes to be trimmed, and whether or not there are any obstacles which might get in the way while working, and remove any obstacles which can be cleared away before beginning work.
Safety Precautions ■ Things to be careful about when using your trimmer • When using your trimmer, grip the handles of the trimmer firmly with both hands, place your feet slightly apart (slightly further apart than the width of your shoulders) so that your weight is distributed evenly across both legs, and always be sure to maintain a steady, even posture while working.
Safety Precautions ■ Handling of warning labels (Part number : 6782-13250) Handling this machine improperly could result in accidents causing serious injury or death. Read this manual carefully and practice using the trimmer until you are fully acquainted with all operations and have learned to use it correctly. Keep hands away from cutting blades Carefully read owner’s manual Always be careful to wear a face protector and helmet when using your trimmer.
Specifications MODEL LRT2300 Overall size ( L x W x H ) 92.9 x 9.6 x 8.7 in Dry Weight w/o shoulder strap 13.2 lbs Engine Type Air cooled 2-stroke gasoline engine Model ZENOAH G23L Displacement 22.5 cc Max.
Set up ■ MOUNTING ENGINE 1. Remove the clamp temporarily attached to the clutch housing. 2. Push the driveshaft toward the gearcase and rotate it by hand to check that the driveshaft is engaged with the gears. 3. Insert the shaft tube into the clutch housing until it bottoms. When difficult to engage, twist the engine slightly. 4. Align the positioning holes on the clutch housing and the shaft tube and fit the boss on the clamp into the hole. Fasten the clamp securely.
Fuel WARNING • Gasoline is very flammable. Avoid smoking or bringing any flame or sparks near fuel. Make sure to stop the engine and allow it cool before refueling the unit. Select outdoor bare ground for fueling and move at least 3m(10ft) away from the fueling stop before starting the engine. ■ FUEL MIX • The engine is lubricated by oil mixed into gasoline.
Operation ■ STARTING ENGINE IMPORTANT 1. Rest the unit on a flat, firm place. Keep the cutting head off the ground and clear of surrounding objects as it will start rotating upon starting of the engine. 2.Pump the primer until fuel flows out in the clear tube. NOTE Avoid pulling the rope to its end or returning it by releasing the knob. Such actions can cause starter failures. 6. When the engine has started, move the choke lever gradually downward to open the choke 7.
Operation WARNING • This product is equipped with extremely sharp blades, and when used improperly these blades can be extremely dangerous, and improper handling can cause accidents which may in turn lead to serious injury or death. For this reason, you should always be careful to follow the following instructions when using your trimmer. • Never hold the trimmer in a way in which the blades are pointed towards someone else.
Maintenance WARNING • Always be sure to stop the engine before inspecting the trimmer for problems or performing maintenance. • Never alter the trimmer or take the engine apart. • When replacing parts, always be sure to use only ZENOAH products or products which have been certified by ZENOAH for use with the RedMax trimmer. • Things to check before using trimmer ■ Be sure to check the following before using your trimmer.
Maintenance ■ BLADES • When refilling the tank or resting, it is often a good idea to use the time to oil the cutting blades. • If a gap exists between the upper and lower blades, follow the procedure below to adjust them so that they fit more closely together. 1. Loosen lock nut (A) as shown in the diagram. 2. Tighten screw (B) fully, and then turn one-third to one-half of a rotation backward. 3. While holding onto the screw to keep it in position, tighten the lock nut. 4.
Maintenance WARNING • Make sure that the engine has stopped and is cool before performing any service to the trimmer. Contact with moving cutting head or hot muffler may result in a personal injury. ■ AIR CLEANER • C h e c k the air cleaner every 25 hours of use or more frequently if used under dusty conditions. A clogged air filter may increase fuel consumption while cutting down the engine power.
Maintenance ■ INTAKE AIR COOLING VENT WARNING • Never touch the cylinder, muffler, or spark plugs with your bare hands immediately after stopping the engine. The engine can become very hot when in operation, and doing so could result in severe burns. • When checking the trimmer to make sure that it is okay before using it, check the area around the muffler and remove any wood chips or leaves which have attached themselves to the trimmer.
Maintenance ■ MUFFLER WARNING • Inspect periodically, the muffler for loose fasteners, any damage or corrosion. If any sign of exhaust leakage is found, do not use the trimmer and have it repaired immediately. • Note that failing to do so may result in the engine catching on fire. ■ SPARK ARRESTER • The muffler is equipped with a spark arrester to prevent red hot carbon from flying out of the exhaust outlet. Periodically inspect and clean as necessary with a wire brush.
Parts List : LRT2300 Fig.
LRT2300 Fig.1 TRIMMER GROUP Key# Description Part Number Q'ty Key# Description Part Number Q'ty 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 HOUSING, ASS’Y CUSHION BRACKET (A) BRACKET (B) BOLT BOLT DRUM, clutch SNAP, ring BEARING SNAP, ring BOLT HANGER comp. HANGER CLAMP SCREW LEVER ASS'Y THROTTLE lever SCREW SCREW SPRING STOP switch CORD, red CORD, black CABLE COMP.
Parts List : LRT2300 Fig.
LRT2300 Fig.2 ENGINE GROUP Key# 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 Description CYLINDER GASKET, base BOLT INSULATOR GASKET, insulator GASKET, carburetor SCREW MUFFLER ASS'Y ————— ARRESTER BOLT GASKET, muffler PLATE, muffler SCREW CRANKCASE COMP. GASKET, case BEARING OIL SEAL OIL SEAL SNAP RING SCREW PISTON RING PIN SNAP RING BEARING WASHER CRANKSHAFT COMP.
CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS THE CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD AND KOMATSU ZENOAH Co. ARE PLEASED TO EXPLAIN THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY ON YOUR 1995 AND LATER LAWN AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT ENGINE. IN CALIFORNIA, NEW UTILITY AND LAWN AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT ENGINES MUST BE DESIGNED, BUILT AND EQUIPPED TO MEET THE STATE'S STRINGENT ANTI-SMOG STANDARDS.
RedMax LONG REACH TRIMMER MODEL LRT2300 2-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY EMISSION-RELATED PARTS, FOR TWO (2) YEARS FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL DELIVERY OF THE MODEL LRT2300 UNIT, KOMATSU ZENOAH AMERICA INC. (THE COMPANY), THROUGH ANY RedMax DEALER, WILL REPAIR OR REPLACE, FREE OF CHARGE, FOR THE ORIGINAL AND EACH SUBSEQUENT PURCHASER, ANY PART OR PARTS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL AND/OR WORKMANSHIP.
KOMATSU ZENOAH AMERICA INC.
