Operator's Manual

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WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure
tochemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Contents
Introduction...............................................................1
Safety.......................................................................3
GeneralSafety...................................................3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................4
Setup........................................................................5
1UnfoldingtheHandle.......................................5
2InstallingtheRecoil-StartGuideand
Rope...............................................................5
3InstallingtheDischargeChute.........................5
4FillingtheEnginewithOil.................................6
5AdjustingtheControlCable..............................7
ProductOverview.....................................................8
Specications....................................................8
Attachments/Accessories...................................8
Operation..................................................................9
BeforeOperation...................................................9
BeforeOperationSafety.....................................9
FillingtheFuelT ank............................................9
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................10
DuringOperation..................................................11
DuringOperationSafety....................................11
StartingtheEngine............................................11
EngagingtheRotorBlades...............................12
DisengagingtheRotorBlades..........................12
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................12
AdjustingtheDischargeChuteandChute
Deector.......................................................12
ClearingaCloggedDischargeChute................13
OperatingTips.................................................13
AfterOperation....................................................13
AfterOperationSafety......................................13
PreventingFreeze-upafterUse........................13
Maintenance...........................................................14
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........14
MaintenanceSafety..........................................14
CheckingandAdjustingtheControl
Cable............................................................14
InspectingtheRotorBlades..............................15
ChangingtheEngineOil...................................16
ReplacingtheSparkPlug.................................17
ReplacingtheDriveBelt...................................18
Storage...................................................................19
StorageSafety..................................................19
StoringtheMachine..........................................19
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