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Then place axle through one wheel so the hub of the wheel is to the outside of the unit. Next place axle through spacer (D), the other wheel (hub to the outside of the unit) and through second support arm. See figure 4. Secure with push cap (E) by tapping it on with a hammer. See figure 5. It is necessary to hold a block of wood or a second hammer against the push cap on the other side of the axle. 5. Secure the front wheels and axle in position using two hairpin cotters (A). See figure 5. 6. 7. Slip the three handle grips (T) on the upper handles and the engagement handle. They will slip on more easily if you first soak them in warm, soapy water. Assemble the two upper handles to the lower handle with four carriage bolts (J), lock washers (K) and hex nuts (L). Tighten only finger tight at this time. See figure 6. FIGURE 6 5 I FIGURE 7 HEX LOCK NUT (R) FIGURE 8 8. Assemble the throttle control to the handle panel as follows. A. Hold the throttle control assembly beneath the handle panel. Turn the control sideways and insert the lever up through the wide portion of the slot on the handle panel. See figure 7A. B. After the end of the lever is through the slot, turn and then tip the control forward as shown in figure 7B to slide it through the slot. NOTE The lever must be all the way to the back of the control housing as shown in figure 7B. C. Push the control back into the slot in the handle panel and press in place. Be certain the control is locked securely into the slot. See figure 7C. D. Secure the throttle control to the handle panel using self-tapping screw (U). See figure 7D. 9. Place the handle panel over the upper handles and line up the holes. See figure 8. 10. Secure the right hand side of handle panel with two one-inch long hex bolts (S) and hex lock nuts (R). Do not tighten. 11. Secure the adjustment bracket to the left hand side of handle panel with 1-1/4 inch long hex bolts (Q) and hex lock nuts (R). See figure 8. 12. Now tighten securely all four bolts and nuts at handle panel and four bolts and nuts at lower handle. FIGURE 9 13. Place hex bolt (M) through bottom hole in engagement handle as shown in figure 9, then through hole in adjustment bracket. 14. Secure hex bolt with compression spring (N), flat washer (0) and hex lock nut (P) on the inside of of the adjustment bracket. 15. Secure bent end of clutch rod half to engagement handle with cotter pin (C). See figure 9. 6 COTTER PIN (C) // CLUTCH ROD SLACK IN BELT FIGURE 11 16. Thread rod adjustment link (B) onto the upper clutch rod half, using about half of the threads. See figure 10. 17. Thread the lower clutch rod half into the bottom of the rod adjustment link. See figure 10. 18. Pull the blade and guard assembly all the way back by hand until there is slack in the belt. See figure 11. 19. Secure the end of the lower clutch rod half to the arm extension on the pivot bracket with cotter pin (C). See figure 11. 20. Secure the throttle control cable to handles with two cable ties (I). CONTROLS THROTTLE CONTROL The throttle control lever is located on the handle panel. It regulates the engine speed and stops the engine. See figure 12. DEPTH CONTROL ADJUSTMENT The engagement handle controls the clutching and declutching of the belt. To declutch, the handle is pulled back toward the operator. The farther forward the handle is pushed, the deeper the cut. To move the engagement handle, first move it to the left so the the handle is out of the notch. See figure 12. NOTE If belt slips when engagement handle is in the engaged position, lengthen the clutch rod by turning the rod adjustment link. Refer to figure 10. FIGURE 12 I BLADE PLANE ADJUSTMENT The cutting blade can be adjusted to eight positions from vertical to horizontal. To adjust, release the adjustment lever on the pivot bracket and rotate the spindle housing. Place adjustment lever in nctch desired. See figure 13. When the blade is adjusted toward the horizontal position, the front wheels must also be adjus ed. Remove the two hairpin cotters and slide the spa cer and wheel to the right as shown in figure 14. Rein ;ert the hairpin cotters. NOTE If the wheels are not adjusted, the blade will hit the left front wheel, causing the belt to slip. ADJUSTMENT LEVER FIGURE 13 HAIR PIN COTTERS SPACER Become familiar with all the controls and adjustments before operating the edger so you can adjust it easily to a variety of cutting and trimming conditions. While the engine is running, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MAKE ANY ADJUSTMENTS except with the throttle control. OPERATION 2. Fill the crankcase with oil using a high quality detergent oil classified " For Service MS." Nothing should be added to the recommended oil. SUMMER - Use SAE 30. WINTER - (Below 40° F.) Use SAE 5W-20 or SAE 10W. Place the engine level. Remove filler plug. FILL THE OIL SUMP TO POINT OF OVERFLOW. Pour slowly. See figure 15. Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh, lead-free, lo...
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