Brown Products EdgeMaster (E-104H, E-104H5.5) - Manual (Page 9)

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTICE: NEW ENGINES SHIPPED WITH MACHINES ARE NOT
SERVICED. ADD OIL TO CRANKCASE BEFORE STARTING.
WARNING: GASOLINE IS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE AND
IS EXPLOSIVE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
NOTE: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THE SAFETY,
OPERATING, MAINTENANCE, ETC. OF THE PARTICULAR ENGINE
SUPPLIED WITH YOUR BROWN EdgeMaster
TM
, SEE THE EN-
GINE OWNER’S MANUAL THAT IS SUPPLIED TO YOU WITH THE
EdgeMaster
TM
.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
1. CHECK MACHINE
A. Read and be familiar with equipment operating instructions.
B. Be sure you have the proper blade for your edging purpose. The
E-104H will accommodate blades up to 10” long. The blade must
have a 1/2” arbor hole.
C. Check blade retaining nut for tightness. Tighten blades hand tight
with an eight inch wrench. Do not overtighten nut if an impact
wrench is used.
D. Be sure belt and pulleys are properly aligned and adjusted. Be sure
belt stops are properly adjusted.
E. Check blade guard for proper alignment and tightness.
F. Check all other nuts and bolts for tightness.
2. CHECK ENGINE
A. Read and be familiar with manufacturer’s operating and safety
instructions for engine.
B. Check oil level and add if necessary. Do not over-fi ll.
C. Check air fi lter and clean frequently.
D. Use only clean fuel. Unleaded fuel is recommended in all engines.
E. Be sure muffl er and exhaust defl ector are installed, are in proper
position, and are in good operating condition.