Brown Products TrenchMaster (F-1202) - Manual (Page 7)

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Brown TRENCHMASTER ®
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
1.
Check machine
a. Read and be familiar with equipment operating instructions.
b. Be sure you have the proper rotor for trench size and soil conditions.
(See equipping your TRENCHMASTER
®
for varying conditions, Page 6-1.)
c. Check rotor retaining nut for tightness. (See Assembly Instructions)
d. Be sure belts and pulleys are properly aligned and adjusted.
e. Check hood mounting bolts and nuts for tightness.
f. Check set screws in pulleys& lock collars for tightness.
g. Check all other nuts and bolts for tightness.
h. Check Clutch Cable tension. Tension is adjusted using the turnbuckle so that
the clutch spring stretches approximately 3/4” to 1” for 7” & 9” models or 1”
to 1-1/4” for 12 “ models when the clutch lever is completely engaged.
i. If your TRENCHMASTER
®
is equipped with a rock rotor, the points
must be loose and free to rotate. There should be 3/32” - 1/16” clearance
between nut and point socket. (See Illustration on page 3-3.)
2. Check machine
CAUTION:
NEW ENGINES SHIPPED WITH MACHINES ARE
NOT SERVICED. ADD OIL TO CRANKCASE BEFORE STARTING.
WARNING:
Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive
under certain conditions. Always stop the engine and do not refill tank while
you are smoking or near open flame or sparks.
WARNING:
Never start or run the engine while in an area where
fumes may collect. Carbon monoxide from the exhaust is an odor less and
deadly gas which must have adequate space or ventilation to allow rapid
dispersal.
a. Be familiar with manufacturer’s operating and safety instructions for engine.
b. Check oil level with dipstick and add if necessary. Do not overfill.
c. Check air filter and clean if necessary. Clean frequently if operating in dusty
conditions.
d. Use only clean fuel. Unleaded fuel is recommended in all engines.
e. Be sure muffler and exhaust deflector are installed, are in proper position,
and are in good operating condition. (Deflector should exhaust to left,
away from the air intake.)
3. Start engine
a. Be sure clutch lever is in disengaged position and no tension is on
drive belts.
b. Turn ignition switch to “ON” position.
c. Close choke if engine is cold.
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