EarthQuake 600050V - Manual (Page 10)

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Operator's Manual
String Mower 600050V
Engine Throttle Control
The engine throttle speed is a factory setting. It is designed to
ensure proper speed of your string mower during all operating
conditions.
How to Use the Primer Bulb
1. Push the primer bulb five times. Wait approximately two
seconds between each push. SEE FIGURE 6
NOTE: Do not use the primer bulb to restart a warm
engine after a short shutdown. Over priming can cause
the engine to flood.
How to Start the Engine
NOTE: Your engine will smoke the first time it is started. It
is burning off the protective coating that is on the
internal engine parts.
1. Before each use, remove debris from the debris screen. SEE
FIGURE 1 IN "FEATURES" SECTION. Debris can cause the
engine to overheat. Wipe the debris screen with a cloth or
paper towel.
2. Set ON/OFF Switch to ON.
3. To start a cold engine, push the primer bulb five times.
Wait two seconds between each push of the primer bulb.
SEE FIGURE 6
NOTE: Do not use the primer to start a warm engine.
4. Firmly hold the recoil starter handle with your right hand.
5. Pull back sharply on the recoil starter handle.
NOTE: Do not allow the starter roper to snap back. Let
the starter rope slowly rewind as you hold the
recoil starter handle.
TIP: If the engine fails to start after three pulls, push
the primer bulb two times and pull the recoil starter
handle again.
Mower Tips
• If the weeds or grass are tall and thick, operate the mower
at a slower walking speed.
• Frequently clean the underside of the mower to remove any
grass build up. See the “Maintenance, Service and Storage”
section for details.
• For best results and longer lasting line, use the ends of the
line to do the cutting. This is easily done by moving slowly
through very thick or heavy weeds.
• If the mower lines become too short, it will take longer to
complete the job. If the mower lines are worn to less than
half their original length, change to a new mower line. See
more on how to replace the mower line in the "Maintenance,
Service and Storage" section.
• Do not mow on excessively steep slopes. If a slope is difficult
to stand on, do not mow. Do not mow on slopes when the
ground is slippery or wet. Mow across the face of a slope,
not up and down.
• Mower head contact to concrete, asphalt and harder surfaces
may create premature wear to the height guide.
WARNING
• DO NOT LEAVE THE STRING MOWER UNATTENDED
WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. WAIT FOR THE
MOWER LINES TO STOP ROTATING.
• NEVER RUN THE ENGINE INDOORS OR IN A
POORLY VENTILATED AREA. ENGINE EXHAUST
CONTAINS CARBON MONOXIDE, AN ODORLESS
AND DEADLY GAS. KEEP HANDS, FEET, HAIR AND
LOOSE CLOTHING AWAY FROM THE MOWER AND
ANY MOVING PARTS ON THE ENGINE. AVOID
TOUCHING THE MUFFLER AND SURROUNDING
AREAS. TEMPERATURES MAY EXCEED 150
DEGREES FAHRENHEIT.
• DEBRIS SUCH AS STICKS, GRAVEL OR ROCKS CAN
BE THROWN WITH SUFFICIENT FORCE TO CAUSE
PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
PRIMER
BULB
FIGURE 6: Primer Bulb Location.