Echo 73040 Owners Manual v.2 - Manual (Page 12)

Page 8 EZ Trim Mower Owners Manual
3.5 OFF CENTER TILT FEATURE
(OCT)
On models 74050, 74060, 74065, 74450, 74455 the OCT
feature is used to edge and trim in hard to reach places.
This features enables both the trimmer head and body to tilt
for trimming close to the ground. The degree of tilt is
dependent on the setting selected on the tilt control grip
located on the right side of the EZ Trim Mower.
Four settings are available:
1. Level. The tilt control grip is set in the position
closest to the rear of the trimmer.
2. 5.4 degrees. The tilt control handle is set in the
second position from the rear of the trimmer.
3. 10.3 degrees. The tile control handle is set in the third
position from the rear of the trimmer.
4. 13 degrees. The tilt control grip is set in the position
closest to the front of the machine for maximum tilt.
Operation
The intended use of the EZ Trim Mower is trimming, mowing,
and edging. It can be used as a mower or trimmer and
edger after mowing with a lawn mower.
To begin trimming, with the engine running, place the trimmer
head on the ground and begin walking slowly. The wheels
should remain grounded at all times to prevent undue
pressure on the trimmer head. The cutting radius is
dependent on the amount of cutting string used and type of
application. For difficult conditions and edging, using less
than the full cutting radius is recommended.
3.4 SELF PROPELLED OPERATION
The Self Propelled EZ Trim Mower is used in either push or
self propelled mode.
1. Pull up the self propelled bail located under the
handlebar to start the self propelled mode.
2. Adjust trimmer speed with the shift lever. Position 1
is the slowest and position 3 is the quickest. (The
ground speed ranges from 1 mph in 1st gear to 2
mph in 3rd gear).
3. Operate EZ Trim Mower safely and as intended.
4. To stop the mower release the bail.
3.3 TRIMMING
WARNING
Wear safety glasses during operation. Wear proper
clothing to protect feet, legs, and other exposed body
parts.
WARNING
Inspect and clean engine before each use. Debris
accumulation around the muffler can cause a fire.