770-3187 INDEX Safe Operation Practices.......... ......... 3 Maintenance.................... ........... 8 Assembly Instructions............ ......... 4 Off-Season Storage .............. r Operation...................... ......... 7 Trouble Shooting Chart........... Adjustments ................... ......... 7 Illustrated Parts ................ ...........10 Lubrication.................... ......... 8 Parts List...................... ..........11 LIMITED WARRANTY t For one year from the
If these items cannot be obtained locally, order by part number and size as shown or parts list. The engine is not under warranty by the edger manufacturer. If repairs or service is needed on the engine, please contact your nearest authorized engine service outlet. Check the “Yellow Pages" of your telephone book under “Engines — Gasoline.” Find It Fast In The Yellow Pages 11 PARTS; INFORMATION POWER EQUIPMENT PARTS AND SERVICE Parts and service are available through the authorized sjrvice
Make certain that all loose parts and literature are removed from carton before carton is dis-carded. SHOULDER BOLT (A) BELLEVILLE WASHER (B) HEX NUT (D) 2. Place lower handle into the slots in the rear frame. See figure 3. 3. Line up holes in handle with holes in frame. See figure 3. 4. Secure rear wheels (P) and lower handle (M) to frame with shoulder bolts (A), belleville washers (B), lock washers (C) and hex nuts (D). See figure 3. FIGURE 3. HEX NUT (D) LOCK WASH 5. Assemble the f
If this equipment is used on any forest covered land, brush covered land, or grass covered unimproved land in the State of California, before using on such land, the California law requires that a spark arrester be provided. In addition, spark arrester is required by law to be in effective working order. The spark arrester must be attached to the exhaust system and comply with Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code. 2 00 c ■►important It is suggested that this manual be read in
If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. PRINTED IN U.S.A READ SAFETY RULES AND
Refer to figure 10. FIGURE 12 I BLADE PLANE ADJUSTMENT The cutting blade can be adjusted to eight positions from vertical to horizontal. To adjust, release tie adjustment lever on the pivot bracket and rotate ihe spindle housing. Place adjustment lever in nolch desired. See figure 13. When the blade is adjusted toward the horizontal position, the front wheels must also be adjusted. Remove the two hairpin cotters and slide the spacer and wheel to the right as shown in figure 14. Reinsert the
See figure 6. FIGURE 6 5 I A B c 7A p ¥ ^0 V V7 Screw FIGURE 7 HEX LOCK NUT (R) HEX BOLT (S) / / / ADJUSTMENT BRACKET FIGURE 8 8. Assemble the throttle control to the handle panel as follows. A. Hold the throttle control assembly beneath the handle panel. Turn the control sideways and insert the lever up through the wide portion of the slot on the handle panel. See figure 7A. B. After the end of the lever is through the slot, turn and then tip the control forward as shown in fi
Then place axle through one wheel so the hub of the wheel is to the outside of the unit. Next place axle through spacer (D), the other wheel (hub to the outside of the unit) and through second support arm. See figure 4. Secure with push cap (E) by tapping it on with a hammer. See figure 5. It is necessary to hold a block of wood or a second hammer against the push cap on the other side of the axle. 5. Secure the front wheels and axle in position using two hairpin cotters (A). See figure 5. 6.
Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times as the rotating blade can cause injury. 4. Stop the blade when crossing gravel drives, walks or roads. 5. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove the wire from the spark plug, and thoroughly inspect the edger for any damage. Repair the damage before restarting and operating the edger. 6. If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of
2. This machine is a precision piece of power equipment, not a plaything. Therefore, exercise extreme caution at all times. Your unit has been designed to perform one job: to edge lawn. Do not use it for any other purpose. 3. Never allow children under 14 years old to operate this machine. Children 14 years old and over should read and understand the instructions in this manual and should be trained and supervised by a parent. Only responsible individuals who are familiar with these rules of saf