EarthQuake 600050B - Manual (Page 9)

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Operator's Manual
Trimmer Mower 600050 Series
ENGINE PREPARATION
See the engine manufacturer’s instructions for the type of
gasoline and oil to use. Before you use the unit, read the
information on safety, operation, maintenance, and storage.
NOTE: Engine does not contain OIL or GASOLINE.
Fill Crankcase With Oil
1. Remove the oil dipstick. Fill the crankcase to the FULL line
on dipstick. DO NOT OVERFILL. SEE FIGURE 4
2. Install the oil dipstick and tighten securely.
Fill Fuel Tank With Gasoline
See the engine manufacturer’s instructions for the type of
gasoline to use.
How to Raise the Handle
1. Hold the handle with one hand and loosen both handle
adjustment cams until the ratchet teeth are disengaged. Do
not remove the handle adjustment levers.
2. Raise the handle to the operating position.
3. Stand in the operator’s position behind the trimmer. Put the
handle in a comfortable position. Make sure both sides of
the handle are level.
NOTE: Make sure the cables are not caught between the
upper and lower handle.
4. Tighten the handle adjustment levers. Make sure the handle
pivots are locked in place.
NOTE: The handle height is adjustable. See “How To Adjust
The Height Of The Handle” in the Service and Adjustment
section.
5. To attach the recoil start handle to the rope guide, twist the
rope through the rope guide mounted on the right side of
the handle. SEE FIGURE 3
FIGURE 3: Adjusting the handle bars.
Illustration is for reference only.
handle
rope guide
recoil start
handle
handle pivot
FIGURE 4: Filling the engine with fuel and oil.
WARNING
FOLLOW THE ENGINE MANUFACTURER’S
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE TYPE OF GASOLINE AND OIL
TO USE.
ALWAYS USE A SAFETY GASOLINE CONTAINER.
DO NOT SMOKE WHEN ADDING GASOLINE TO THE
ENGINE.
WHEN INSIDE AN ENCLOSURE, DO NOT FILL WITH
GASOLINE. BEFORE YOU ADD GASOLINE, STOP
THE ENGINE. LET THE ENGINE COOL FOR SEVERAL
MINUTES.
handle adjustment
cam lever
upper level
lower level
oil dipstick
oil fill area