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.....................................................7
Specications....................................................8
Attachments/Accessories...................................8
Operation..................................................................8
BeforeOperation...................................................8
BeforeOperationSafety.....................................8
FillingtheFuelT ank............................................9
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................10
DuringOperation..................................................11
DuringOperationSafety....................................11
StartingtheEngine............................................11
EngagingtheRotorBlades...............................13
DisengagingtheRotorBlades..........................13
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................13
AdjustingtheDischargeChuteandChute
Deector.......................................................13
ClearingaCloggedDischargeChute................14
OperatingTips.................................................14
AfterOperation....................................................14
AfterOperationSafety......................................14
PreventingFreeze-upafterUse........................14
Maintenance...........................................................15
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........15
MaintenanceSafety..........................................15
CheckingandAdjustingtheControl
Cable............................................................15
InspectingtheRotorBlades..............................16
ChangingtheEngineOil...................................17
ReplacingtheSparkPlug.................................18
ReplacingtheDriveBelt...................................18
AdjustingtheQuickShootControl....................19
Storage...................................................................21
StorageSafety..................................................21
StoringtheMachine..........................................21
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