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TO ADD ENGINE OIL
• Place the Edger on a level surface.
• Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick as shown
in next figure.
• Fill the engine crankcase, pouring slowly.
DO NOT OVERFILL. For approximate
capacity see PRODUCT SPECIFICA-
TIONS on page 11 of this manual.
• Reinstall the oil fill cap/dipstick and
tighten securely. Wipe away excess oil.
• Check oil before each use. Add if
needed.
FillTube
_b----_Oil Fill Cap/
Dipstick
/_ CAUTION: Never fill the gas tank
while the engine is running or hot.
Immediately wipe off any spilled gasoline
before attempting to start the engine.
FILL GAS:
NOTE: ENGINES WHICH ARE CERTI-
FIED TO COMPLY WITH CALIFORNIA
AND US EPA EMISSION REGULATIONS
FOR ULGE ENGINES: Are certified to
operate on regular unleaded gasoline.
Include the following emission control
system(s): EM, TWC (if so equipped).
include any user adjustable features -
therefore no other adjustments are needed.
Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh, unleaded
premium, or reformulated automotive
gasoline only. DO NOT use leaded
gasoline. Be sure that the container you
pour the gasoline from is clean and free
from dust or other foreign particles. Never
use gasoline that may be stale from long
periods of storage in the container.
Reinstall fuel cap.
WARNING: Experience indicates that
alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or
using methanol) can attract moisture which
leads to separation and formation of acids
during storage. Acidic gas can damage the
fuel system of an engine while in storage.
To avoid engine problems, the fuel system
should be emptied before storage of 30
days or longer. Drain fuel tank, start engine
and let it run until fuel lines and carburetor
are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See
Storage Instructions for additional informa-
tion. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner
products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
Z_ WARNING: Gasoline is flammable
and caution must be used when handling or
stodng it. Do not fill fuel tank while Edger is
running, hot, or when Edger is in an
enclosed area. Keep away from open
flame, electrical spark, and do not smoke
while filling the fuel tank. Never fill fuel tank
completely; but fill the tank to within 1/4-1/2
inch from the top to provide space for
expansion of fuel. Always fill fuel tank
outdoors and use a funnel or spout to
prevent spilling. Make sure to wipe up any
spilled fuel before starting the engine. Store
gasoline in a clean, approved container,
and keep the cap in place on the container.
Keep gasoline in a cool, well ventilated
place; never in the house. Never buy more
than a 30 day supply of gasoline to ensure
volatility. Gasoline is intended to be used as
a fuel for internal combustion engines;
therefore, do not use gasoline for any other
purpose. Since many children like the smell
of gasoline, keep it out of their reach
because the fumes are dangerous to
inhale, as well as being explosive.
TO START THE ENGINE
Before starting the engine, be sure you
have read and understood all the instruc-
tions on the preceding pages. The Edger is
equipped with a recoil starter. The opera-
tion of the engine is controlled by the
throttle control lever. See page 6.
• Push the depth control lever forward and
latch in the forward slot of the adjustment
bracket to raise the blade.
• Move the throttle control lever, see figure
on page 6, to the FAST ,(me position.
• Push primer button I_" fiv"'etimes, see
figure on page 6. Wait about two
seconds between each push.
NOTE: Do not use primer to restart a
warm engine after a short shutdown.
• Pull the engine control lever back to
contact the upper handle tube and hold
the Edger handle and control lever firmly