Use and Care Manual
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1. SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER OR SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER WITH CATALYST -The mufer or
catalytic mufer controls exhaust noise and emission. The spark arrestor screen prevents hot, glowing particles of
carbon from leaving the mufer. Keep exhaust area clear of ammable debris.
2. FUEL TANK - Contains fuel and fuel lter.
3. FUEL TANK CAP - Covers and seals fuel tank opening.
4. RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Pull handle slowly until recoil starter engages, then quickly and rmly. When
engine starts, return handle slowly. DO NOT let handle snap back or damage to unit will occur.
5. PURGE BULB - Pumping purge bulb before starting engine draws fresh fuel from the fuel tank, purging air from
the carburetor. Pump purge bulb until fuel is visible and ows freely in the clear fuel tank return line. Pump purge
bulb an additional 4 or 5 times.
6. AIR CLEANER - Contains replaceable lter element.
7. CHOKE - The choke control lever is located on the top of the air cleaner case. Move choke lever to COLD START
( ) position to close choke for cold starting. Move choke lever to the RUN ( ) position to open choke.
8. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture.
9. TOP GUARD - Protects arm from the hot engine.
10. DRIVE SHAFT COUPLER - Includes Locator Pin and Clamping Knob.
11. FRONT HANDLE - The Front Handle is assembled to the Upper Drive Shaft assembly and must be positioned for
proper cutting attitude and operator comfort.
12. STOP SWITCH - "SLIDE SWITCH" mounted on top of the Throttle Trigger Housing. Move switch FORWARD
to RUN, BACK to STOP.
13. THROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - This lever must be held during starting. Operation of the throttle trigger is
prevented unless throttle trigger lockout lever is engaged.
14. GRIP - Rear (right hand) handle.
15. POWER HEAD - Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System and Recoil Starter.
16. UPPER DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY - Includes the Rear (Right Hand) Handle Assembly, Front (Left Hand)
Handle Assembly, Flexible Drive Cable, Drive Shaft Assembly Coupler, Harness Ring, and Power Head.
17. THROTTLE TRIGGER - Spring loaded to return to idle when released. During acceleration, press trigger gradu-
ally for best operating technique.