EarthQuake 600050V - Manual (Page 12)

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Operator's Manual
String Mower 600050V
How to Change Engine Oil
Be sure the engine is not operating and is located on a level surface
before checking or refilling oil. Engine should be warm for easy
removal of oil.
1. Detach spark plug wire and move away from spark plug. If the
engine uses a battery, disconnect at negative terminal.
2. Remove dipstick and carefully tip the engine toward the dipstick
side to empty oil from oil fill area. Empty oil into a suitable oil
container and dispose of oil properly. SEE FIGURE 7
3. Tip engine back onto a level surface and fill with appropriate
oil to the top of the marking on the dipstick (SEE FIGURE 8).
DO NOT OVERFILL. For proper oil capacity, see the engine
manufacturer's instructions.
4. Reinsert dipstick and tighten. SEE FIGURE 8
How to Replace the Mower Line on Standard Head
For the best performance, use a heavy gauge (0.155" diameter)
mower line. Cut the length of the mower line to 21.5". Use the
length guide, located on the shield, to make sure the mower line
is the correct length. Place one end of the mower line at location
“A” and bend it along the raised portion of the shield. Cut line at
location “B”. SEE FIGURE 9
Do not allow the length of the lines to vary more than 1”. This is
important to make sure the mower head is balanced and does
not vibrate.
NOTE: To extend the life of the mower line, keep the mower
line moist. If not kept moist, the nylon mower line will
become dry and brittle. Keep extra mower line in a can of
water. The line will then stay flexible and easy to change. A
flexible line will also last much longer.
1. Stop the engine. Wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Remove the worn mower line from the line retainer.
3. First, thread the ends of the new mower line through the
outside loops. SEE FIGURE 10
4. Next, take the ends of the line, cross over the line retainer, and
thread the ends through the center hold. SEE FIGURE 11
5. Then, check to make sure that the ends of the line are even.
SEE FIGURE 12
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT
FIGURE 12: Check Ends Of Line. FIGURE 11: Threading Mower Line Through Center
Hold.
FIGURE 10: Threading The New Mower Line.
LINE
RETAINER
MOWER
LINE
WARNING
BEFORE YOU INSPECT, CLEAN OR SERVICE THE
MOWER, STOP THE ENGINE. MAKE SURE THAT ALL
MOVING PARTS HAVE STOPPED. DISCONNECT THE
WIRE FROM THE SPARK PLUG.
CAP
SCREWS
FIGURE 8: Dipstick And Oil Levels.
Upper Level
Lower Level
Oil Dipstick
Oil Fill Spout
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OIL
DIPSTICK
FIGURE 7: Oil Dipstick Location
CAP
SCREWS
CAP
SCREWS
LINE
RETAINER
B A
FIGURE 9: Mower Line 21.5” Measurement Guide