Electric Starter or Power Start Bit Optional!
THESE OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ARE SOLD SEPARATELY!
This unit has an alternative starting method that many find easier to use than pulling on a rope.
Please contact a local retailer or call 1-877-282-8684 in the U.S., (1-800-668-1238 in Canada), for more information.
Information may also be found at www.cubcadet.com or www.cubcadet.ca
Quick Instructions to
Assemble Trimmers
For complete instructions, refer to the
Assembly Instructions section of this
manual.
Quick Instructions
to Start Engine
For complete instructions, refer to
Starting/ Stopping Instructions section
of this manual.
Quick Instructions to
®
Replace SplitLine
Trimmer Line
®
Replacement SplitLine
Part #49U2472L953
For single line installation,
refer to Line Installation
section of this manual.
For replacement spool
installation, refer to Installing a
Prewound Reel section of this manual.
IMPORTANT: READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND FOLLOW THE SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES BEFORE OPERATING THE UNIT.
NEED HELP?
PART NO. 769-05465 P00
Read and understand all instruction, warning and danger labels on the unit.
Screw (4)
Screw (4)
Screw (4)
Clamp
Place the cutting attachment shield onto
the shaft above the clamp assembly.
Push down to the top of the cutting
attachment assembly and rotate the
cutting attachment shield until the screw
holes align. Install the four (4) screws.
Press primer bulb 10 times.
Move choke lever to
Position 2.
Using 16 ft. of 0.095 in. line; push both
ends through the holes in the bump knob
until they protrude through the eyelets.
CALL 1-877-282-8684 IN U.S. OR 1–800–668–1238 IN CANADA
Remove the cap from the
boom. Push the bottom add-on
into the coupler. Turn the knob
clockwise to tighten.
Move choke lever to
Crouch in starting
Position 1.
position.
Continue to squeeze
Pull starter rope 3 to 5 times.
throttle control and
Making sure to keep throttle
move the choke
squeezed, run engine for
lever to Position 3.
30-60 seconds to warm up.
Using a flat-head screwdriver,
Rotate the bump knob
insert the tip into the line dimple,
clockwise until all line is
just under the exposed portion of
inside the cutting head.
the line, and pull all the line out.
Hold the spool cover, turn the bump
Pull the line until approximately
knob clockwise to wind the line around
6 ft. is visible on each side.
the spool until about 5 in. is protruding
from each side of the cutting head.
ST227c
2-Cycle Trimmer
Operator's Manual
Min. 6"
1 Gallon
Put handle on shaft.
Mix thoroughly in a separate fuel can:
– 3.2 fl. oz. of 2-cycle engine oil
Move handle a minimum
– 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline
6 inches away from
Place the unit on a level surface. Fill fuel tank.
shaft grip. Insert bolt
NOTE: Do not mix directly in the engine fuel tank.
and tighten.
SQUEEZE and HOLD throttle
control for ALL further steps.
Continue squeezing the
throttle control and run engine
for additional 60 seconds to
complete warm up.
Align the arrows on the
bump knob with the
spool cover eyelets.
Start the unit and bump the cutting
head on the ground until the
desired cutting length is achieved.
40:1
3.2 oz
5 X
Pull the rope
5 times.
DIDN'T START?
Repeat these instructions.
If engine still fails to start,
refer to the operator's
manual for additional
starting and troubleshooting
information
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