KNOW
YOUR
BRUSHWACKER
READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
UNIT.Compare the illustrationswith your unit to familiarize yourself with the locationof
the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
On/Stop Switch
Starter
Throttle Grip
Handle
#,
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Choke
Handlebar
Shield
Primer Bulb
ON/STOP
SWITCH
The On/Stop switch is located on the
engine and is used to stop the engine.
Push the switch to the stop position to
stop the unit.
PRIMER BULB
The primer bulb removes air from the
fuel lines and fills them with fuel. This
allows you to start the engine with few-
er pulls on the starter rope. Activate
the primer bulb by pressing it and al-
lowing it to return to its original form.
CHOKE
The choke helps to supply fuel to the
carburetor during starting. This allows
you to start a cold engine. Activate the
choke by moving the choke lever to the
Full pos'_on. After engine has started,
move the choke to the Off position.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
WARNING:
Be sure to read the fuel
information
in the safety rules before
you begin. If you do not understand
the safety rules, do not attempt to fuel
your unit. Call 1-800-235-5878.
FUELING
ENGINE
This engine is certified to operate on
unleaded gasoline. Before operation,
gasoline must be mixed with a good
quality 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil.
We recommend Craftsman brand oil.
Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio of 40:1
(A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2
ounces of oil with 1 gallon of unleaded
gasoline). DO NOT USE automotive
oil
or boat oil. These oils will cause
engine damage. When mixing fuel,
follow instructions printed on container.
IMPORTANT
Experience
indicates that alcohol
blended fuels (called gasohol or using
ethanol or methanol) can attract mois-
ture which leads to separation and
formation of acids during storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel sys-
tem of an engine while in storage.
To avoid engine problems, empty the
fuel system before storage for 30 days
or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the
engine and let it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh
fuel next season.
Never use engine or carburetor clean-
er products in the fuel tank or perma-
nent damage may occur.
See the STORAGE section for addi-
tional information.
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