Page 2 - WARNING; Contents; General Safety
decal127-9363 Figure 3 WARNING CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Use of this product may cause exposure to chemicals known to the State of California t...
Page 4 - Setup; Unfolding the Handle; Procedure; Procedure
Setup 1 Unfolding the Handle No Parts Required Procedure g263299 2 Installing the Discharge Chute No Parts Required Procedure g217715 4
Page 5 - Filling the Engine with Oil; Adjusting the Control Cable
3 Filling the Engine with Oil No Parts Required Procedure g253610 4 Adjusting the Control Cable No Parts Required Procedure Refer to Adjusting the Control Cable (page 13) . 5
Page 6 - Product Overview; Specifications; Operation; Before Operation; Before Operation Safety; Fuel Safety
Product Overview g016243 Figure 7 1. Discharge chute 7. Electric-start button(electric-start model only) 2. Discharge-chute handle 8. Ignition key 3. Fuel-tank cap 9. Choke lever 4. Control bar 10. Oil-drain plug 5. Recoil-start handle 11. Oil-fill cap 6. Primer Specifications Model Weight Length Wi...
Page 7 - Filling the Fuel Tank; Checking the Engine-Oil Level; During Operation; During Operation Safety
Filling the Fuel Tank • For best results, use only clean, fresh (less than30 days old), unleaded gasoline with an octanerating of 87 or higher ((R+M)/2 rating method). • Oxygenated fuel with up to 10% ethanol or 15%MTBE by volume is acceptable. • Do not use ethanol blends of gasoline (such as E15 or...
Page 8 - Starting the Engine; Using Electric Start; CAUTION
causes distractions; otherwise, injury or propertydamage may occur. • Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling,especially when operating the machine in reverse. • Always be sure of your footing, and keep a firmhold on the handles. Walk; never run. • Exercise extreme caution when operating thema...
Page 9 - Using Recoil Start; Engaging the Rotor Blades
g258356 Figure 10 Using Recoil Start Note: Remove your glove when you push in the primer so that air cannot escape from the primer hole. Important: Do not use the primer or the choke if the engine has been running and is hot. Excessive priming may flood the engine and prevent it from starting. g2583...
Page 10 - Shutting Off the Engine; Operating Tips
Disengaging the RotorBlades To disengage the rotor blades, release the control bar( Figure 13 ). g011230 Figure 13 Shutting Off the Engine To shut off the engine, turn the ignition keycounterclockwise to the O FF position ( Figure 14 ). g011433 Figure 14 Adjusting the DischargeChute and Chute Deflec...
Page 11 - After Operation; After Operation Safety
After Operation After Operation Safety General Safety • Never store the machine with fuel in the fueltank inside a building where ignition sources arepresent, such as hot water heaters, space heaters,or clothes dryers. Allow the engine to cool beforestoring the machine in any enclosure. • When stori...
Page 12 - Maintenance; Maintenance Safety; Checking the Control Cable
Maintenance Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure After the first hour • Check the control cable and adjust it if necessary.• Check for loose fasteners and tighten them if necessary. After the first 2 hours • Change the engine oil. Before each use or ...
Page 13 - Inspecting the Rotor Blades
Adjusting the Control Cable 1. Slide up the spring cover and unhook the springfrom the adjuster link ( Figure 17 ). g006402 Figure 17 1. Adjuster link 3. Spring cover 2. Z-fitting 4. Unhook the spring here. Note: You can pull up the adjuster link and cable to make unhooking the spring easier. 2. Mov...
Page 14 - Changing the Engine Oil
Changing the Engine Oil Service Interval: After the first 2 hours Yearly If possible, run the engine for a few minutes beforechanging the oil to warm it. Warm oil flows better andcarries more contaminants. Engine Oil Specifications Engine oil capacity 0.60 L (20 fl oz) Oil viscosity Refer to Figure ...
Page 15 - Servicing the Spark Plug
Servicing the Spark Plug Service Interval: Yearly—Service the spark plug and replace it if necessary. Use a NGK BPR6ES or Champion RN9YC spark plug or equivalent. 1. Shut off the engine and wait for all moving partsto stop. 2. Rotate the discharge chute so that it facesforward. 3. Remove the dischar...
Page 16 - Replacing the Drive Belt
12. Install the spark plug and torque it to 20 to 22ft-lb (27 to 30 N-m). 13. Connect the wire to the spark plug. Note: Ensure that the breather tube is routed above the spark-plug wire as shown in Figure 27 . g011440 Figure 27 1. Breather tube 2. Carburetor drain bolt 14. Remove the fuel-tank cap. ...
Page 17 - Storage; Storing the Machine
Note: Route the new drive belt first around the engine pulley, then the idler pulley, and finallyaround the loose rotor pulley positioned justabove the rotor shaft ( Figure 28 ). 6. Install the rotor pulley onto the rotor shaft ( Figure 28 ). 7. Install the curved washer and the rotor-pulleybolt and...
Page 19 - California Proposition 65 Warning Information
California Proposition 65 Warning Information What is this warning? You may see a product for sale that has a warning label like the following: WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm—www.p65Warnings.ca.gov. What is Prop 65? Prop 65 applies to any company operating in California, selling products in C...