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Features and Controls
3
Section
Operating Symbols
Various symbols (shown
here, with word descrip-
tions) are used on the
unit.
STOP
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
This Section describes the location and
function of the features and controls on
your machine. Refer to the following
Operation Section for detailed operat-
ing instructions.
Do not start the engine until you read
and understand all safety, controls and
operating instructions in this Manual,
the separate Engine Owner’s Manual,
and on the decals on the machine.
IMPORTANT: Refer to the separate
Engine Owner’s Manual for detailed
information about the controls on the
engine.
Trimmer Head Control Bail
Pull the control bail (A, Figure 3-1) up
against the handlebar (engage bail) to
start rotation of the trimmer head. Let
go of the control bail (disengage bail)
to stop the trimmer head.
Cutting Height Settings
The trimmer head (B, Figure 3-1) is
adjustable to an infinite number of
height settings from 1-1/2" -to- 4-1/2".
Trimmer Line Holders
The trimmer lines are secured to line
holders (C, Figure 3-1). Replacing the
trimmer lines is a simple procedure (see
Changing Trimming Lines in Section 5).
Handlebar Height Adjustment
The handlebar (D, Figure 3-1) has two
height settings (see Adjust Handlebar
Height in the Operation Section).
Plastic Debris Shield
The plastic debris shield (E, Figure 3-1)
protects the engine from all manner of
debris. The shield tilts forward for ac-
cess to the engine.
ENGINE
STOP
TRIMMER
HEAD
ENGAGE
BAIL
DISENGAGE
BAIL
SLOW
FAST
STOP
Engine Throttle Control Lever
Use this lever (F, Figure 3-1) to regu-
late engine speed and to stop the en-
gine. The throttle settings are shown
on the decal next to the lever.
Engine Recoil Starter
The recoil starter (G, Figure 3-1) is
located at the rear of the engine and is
used to pull start the engine.
Engine Debris Guard
The engine debris guard (H, Figure
3-1) protects the engine from accumu-
lations of cut materials that can clog
the engine cooling passages. See the
Maintenance Section for information
on servicing this important guard.
Fuel Primer Button
The fuel primer button (I, Figure 3-2)
allows a cold engine to be primed for
faster, easier starting.
Keyswitch (Electric Start Model)
On electric start models, the keyswitch
(J, Figure 3-1) is used to start the
engine. The keyswitch does not have
an engine stop position. Use the
Engine Throttle Control Lever (F) to
stop the engine.
IMPORTANT: Remove key from
keyswitch when leaving unit unat-
tended to help prevent unauthorized or
unintentional starting.
Battery (Electric Start Model)
On electric start models, the battery (K,
Figure 3-1) will crank the engine starter
motor when the keyswitch is turned to
the start position. Do not crank engine
longer than five (5) seconds per each
starting attempt.
Figure 3-1: Features and controls (electric start model shown).
J
D
C
B
H
G
K
F
A
E
I
Figure 3-2: Engine primer.