Engine
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Refer to the engine service manual provided with thi
s unit.
Belt
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Occasionally check the belt for wear. A worn belt should be replaced.
Belt Adjustment
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The TRIM-N-MOW has an automatic belt tightener and needs no further adjustment
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The TRIM-MAX has an automatic belt tightener that automatically adjusts when the head is
tilted. If you do not regularly tilt the head on your trimmer, it is recommended that you loosen
the head twice a year. (See edge trimming)
Belt Replacement
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R
emove front belt cover.
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Push trimmer head toward back of unit, compressing tensioner spring.
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Remove old belt.
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Install new belt by first routing belt under the engine and around the engine pulley.
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Push trimmer head toward back of unit, compressing tensioner spring.
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Install belt over front pulley.
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Release trimmer head. Ensure that belt is correctly installed in the groove of the engine and
front pulleys.
Re install front belt shield.
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Make sure your trim mer is in safe working condition by keeping the following
guidelines in m ind every tim e you use your trim mer.
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Keep trimm er in good operating condition and keep all guards and shields in
place. DO NOT operate this trim mer if any of the shields and guards are
missing.
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Check all fasteners for secure fit to keep equipment in safe working order.
Make adjustments as necessary.
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To reduce fire hazards, keep engine free of grass leaves or excessive grease.
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DO NO T operate trimm er with a dam aged or missing m uffler. DO NOT
tamper with exhaust system; this m ay cause a fire hazard.
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DO NO T operate engine if air cleaner or the cover over the carburetor air
intake is m issing. Rem oval of these parts could create a fire hazard.
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Before cleaning, making adjustments or repairing the trimm er, STO P engine,
disconnect spark plug wire and allow engine to cool.
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Handle Gasoline with care. DO NOT sm oke or use open flam e near gasoline.
Use only approved gasoline containers. Never fuel or run trim m er in poorly
ventilated areas, such as a garage or utility building.
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Always replace fuel tank cap. Be sure to clean up any spilled gasoline.
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Do not change the engine governor settings or over-
injury or dam age m ay result.
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Never store m ower, with gasoline in the tank, inside a building where fum es
may reach an open flam e or spark. Always allow engine to cool before
storing
NEVER ADD G ASOLINE TO A HOT ENG INE – ALLOW ENGINE TO COOL
BEFOR E ADDING GASO LINE
Trimmer Maintenance
WARNING – ALWAYS STOP ENGINE AND DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG
WIRE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY ADJUSTMENTS OR SERVICE
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