Page 2 - Owner’s Manual; Before using this unit:; Read the operator’s manual carefully.; WARNING; The engine exhaust from this product; stop the engine and cutting
www.tanakapowerequipment.com 1 [email protected] Owner’s Manual AST-210,AST-5000 Before using this unit: • Read the operator’s manual carefully. • Check that the cutting equipment is correctly assembled and adjusted. • Start the unit and check the carburetor adjustment. See “Maintenance”. WARNI...
Page 6 - Drive shaft to engine; meets the clutch case.; Assembly procedures
www.tanakapowerequipment.com 5 [email protected] Owner’s Manual AST-210,AST-5000 NOTE! When it is hard to insert drive shaft up to the marked position on the drive shaft tube, turn drive shaft by the cutter mounting end clockwise or counterclockwise. Tighten tube locking bolt lining up the hole...
Page 7 - Attach the handle to the drive shaft tube with the angle
www.tanakapowerequipment.com 6 [email protected] Owner’s Manual AST-210,AST-5000 Throttle wire/stop cord (AST-210) Connect stop cord connectors. (Fig. 1-4) Connect throttle wire end to carburetor. (Fig. 1-5) Installation of handle (Fig. 1-2, 2B) Attach the handle to the drive shaft tube with th...
Page 8 - Other blade guards
www.tanakapowerequipment.com 7 [email protected] Owner’s Manual AST-210,AST-5000 When using a trimmer head (2) with two-piece type blade guard, attach the guard extension to the blade guard. (Fig. 1-7) Then locate the guard above the angle transmission. (Fig. 1-7B) NOTE! If your unit has guard ...
Page 9 - Operating procedures; Fuel; Always shut off the engine before refueling.
www.tanakapowerequipment.com 8 [email protected] Owner’s Manual AST-210,AST-5000 4. Operating procedures Fuel (Fig. 2-1) WARNING! The trimmer is equipped with a two-stroke engine. Always run the engine on fuel, which is mixed with oil. Provide good ventilation, when fueling or handling fuel. Fu...
Page 10 - is done, the engine may become flooded and hard to start.
www.tanakapowerequipment.com 9 [email protected] Owner’s Manual AST-210,AST-5000 Starting (Fig. 2-2, 2B) CAUTION! Before starting, make sure the cutting attachment does not touch anything. The battery is not fully charged at the factory. It is necessary to charge it fully before operation. Plea...
Page 11 - If the; Battery charging procedure; Do not leave the charger plugged in for more than 24 hours.
www.tanakapowerequipment.com 10 [email protected] Owner’s Manual AST-210,AST-5000 If the engine does not start: 1. If the engine starts but does not continue to run, repeat steps 1 to 5. 2. If the starter does not make any noise, repeat the charging procedures. (Optional)(AST-250) 3. To start t...
Page 12 - • Cut grass from right to left.; and attachment and remove them.
www.tanakapowerequipment.com 11 [email protected] Owner’s Manual AST-210,AST-5000 Cutting (Fig. 2-4, 4B, 4C, 4D) • When cutting, operate engine at over 6500 rpm. Extended use at a slow speeds may wear the clutch prematurely. • Cut grass from right to left. • Blade thrust may occur when the spin...
Page 13 - The air filter must be cleaned from dust and dirt in order to avoid:; Cleaning the air filter; The cutting attachment may be spinning
www.tanakapowerequipment.com 12 [email protected] Owner’s Manual AST-210,AST-5000 Air filter (Fig. 3-2, 2B) The air filter must be cleaned from dust and dirt in order to avoid: • Carburetor malfunctions. • Starting problems. • Engine power reduction. • Unnecessary wear on the engine parts. • Ab...
Page 14 - If element is hard due to excessive dirt buildup, replace it.
www.tanakapowerequipment.com 13 [email protected] Owner’s Manual AST-210,AST-5000 NOTE! If element is hard due to excessive dirt buildup, replace it. Drain all fuel from fuel tank and pull fuel filter line from tank. Pull filter element out of holder assembly and rinse element in warm water wit...
Page 17 - Maintenance schedule
www.tanakapowerequipment.com 16 [email protected] Owner’s Manual AST-210,AST-5000 Maintenance schedule Below you will find some general maintenance instructions. For further information please contact your Tanaka service dealer. Daily maintenance • Clean the exterior of the unit. • Check that t...
Page 18 - Spark arrestor
www.tanakapowerequipment.com 17 [email protected] Owner’s Manual AST-210,AST-5000 6. Optional Installation of free disk set (optional) (Fig. 4-1, 1 B) 1) Disassemble free disk (7) from the free disk set by loosening three bolts (8). 2) Place blade (3) as shown in drawing. Disk fixing bolt (4) i...
Page 19 - * All data subject to change without notice.
www.tanakapowerequipment.com 18 [email protected] Owner’s Manual AST-210,AST-5000 7. Specifications Note : Sound levels are calculated as the time-weighted energy total under various working conditions with the following time distribution : ½ idling, ½ racing. * All data subject to change witho...
Page 21 - IMPORTANT NOTICE; THIS INFORMATION IS FOR THE US AND CANADIAN MARKETS ONLY.; dealer for more details.; Cutting Attachments for Tanaka Trimmers and Brushcutters
www.tanakapowerequipment.com 20 [email protected] Owner’s Manual AST-210,AST-5000 IMPORTANT NOTICE THIS INFORMATION IS FOR THE US AND CANADIAN MARKETS ONLY. • To reduce the risk of injury from loss of control, never use a metal blade on a curved shaft grass trimmer. • Never use a metal blade on...