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See figure 8. Secure bent end of clutch rod to clutch handle with cotter pin (P). See figure 7. Slip the handle grip (N) on the end of the clutc’ handle. It will slip on more easily if it is firs, soaked in warm, soapy water. 6 OPERATION 1. Fill the crankcase with oil using a high quality ■v, detergent oil classified "For Service MS". Use SAE 30 oil. Nothing should be added to the recommended oil. Place the engine level. Remove oil fill cap. FILL THE OIL SUMP TO POINT OF OVERFLOW. Pour slowly. See figure 9. DRAIN FIGURE 9 ; Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh, lead-free, low-lead or regular grade leaded gasoline. DO NOT MIX OIL WITH GASOLINE. 3. Pull the choke control out to "choke" position if necessary. See figure 10. PULL OUT TO CHOKE A CAUTION Rotating cutting blade may throw objects causing personal injury. Always wear safety glasses or some other suitable eye protection at all times the engine is running. Keep area clear of bystanders and do not operate without guards in place. To stop the edger engine, push the grounding clip against the spark plug. See figure 11. SPARK PLUG FIGURE 11 Depth Control Adjustment - The clutch handle controls the clutching and declutching of the belt. To declutch, the handle is pulled back toward the operator. To move the clutch handle, first move it to the left so the handle is out of the notch. ADJUSTMENTS AC WARNING \ Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine before performing any adjustments, repairs or maintenance. FIGURE 10 Grasp the starter handle and pull out the cord rapidly. Return it slowly to the engine. 5. After engine starts, push choke control in gradually. Front Wheel Adjustment The front wheel may be raised or lowered to give added cutting depth. Loosen the second bolt on the front wheel support bracket. Pivot the bracket up or down to desired height. Retighten bolt. See figure 12. 7 SECOND WHEEL BOLT SUPPORT BRACKET FIGURE 12 LUBRICATION Engine - Refer to separate engine manual for lubr cation instructions. Wheels - The wheels require no lubrication. Spindle Bearing - The ball bearing in the spindh is lubricated and sealed at the factory and requires no lubrication. Lubricate all other moving parts vith engine oil. MAINTENANCE At WARNING 1 Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine before performing any adjustments, repairs or maintenance. Blade Removal - Hold head of spindle bolt with a 3/4" or adjustable wrench and remove spindle iut. See figure 13. Engine Oil - Check oil level before starting en jine and after every 5 hours of operation. Add oi as necessary to keep level full to point of overflowing. Before removing plug, clean area around plug to are-vent dirt from entering oil fill opening. Change oil after first 5 hours of operation. Thereafter, change every 25 hours. Change oil while engine is warm. Oil may be drained thru oil drain plug. See figure 9. Crankcase capacity - 1 1/4 pints. FIGURE 13 Belt Removal - Remove the spark plug wire and ground. Remove the gasoline. 1. Tip the edger back so that it rests on the handle. 2. Remove the cotter pin securing the castle nut on the bottom of belt cover. See figure 14. FIGURE 14 3. Lift off the hex castle nut, belleville washer and belt cover. See figure 15. 4. Remove the old belt and replace with new belt. While the belt cover is removed, it is a good idea to apply a little grease to the pivot point on belt cover. See figure 15. 5. Reassemble the belt cover, making sure the new belt is over the engine pulley. 6. When tightening the castle nut, only tighten enough to line up hole in bolt for cotter pin. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN. Belt cover must pivot freely. See figure 15. 8 ENGINE PULLEY MOUNTING,'*' BOLT BELT BELLEVILLE WASHER FIGURE 15 7. Set edger back on its wheels. Replace spark plug wire. OFF-SEASON STORAGE The following steps should be taken to prepare unit for storage. 1. Clean and lubricate unit thoroughly. 2. Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage instructions. 3. Coat unit's cutting blade with chassis grease to prevent rusting. 4. Store unit in a dry, clean area. NOTE When storing any type of power equipment in an unventilated or metal storage shed, care should be taken to rustproof the equipment. Using a light oil or silicone, coat the equipment, especially springs and bearings. TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY 1. Engine fails to start. A. Check fuel tank for gas. B. Spark plug lead wire, disconnected. C. Faulty spark plug. A. Fill tank if empty. B. Connect lead wire. C. Spark should jump gap between control electrode and side electrode. If spark does not jump, replace the spark plug. 2. Hard starting' or loss of power. A. Spark plug wire loose. B. Dirty air cleaner. A. Connect and tighten spark plug wire. B. Clean air cleaner as described in engine manual. 3. Engine overheats. A. Carburetor not adjusted properly. B. Air flow restricted. C. Engine oil level low. A....
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