EarthQuake 600050V - Manual (Page 9)

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Operator's Manual
String Mower 600050V
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 when
shipped from the factory. You must service the engine
before operation.
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.
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.
FIGURE 4: Filling Engine with Fuel and Oil.
Upper Level
Lower Level
Oil Dipstick
Oil Fill Spout
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MOWER HEAD
CONTROL LEVER
ENGINE
ON/OFF
SWITCH
ROPE
GUIDE
WARNING
BE CAREFUL AROUND MOVING PARTS. THE MOWER
HEAD WILL CONTINUE TO ROTATE FOR SEVERAL
SECONDS AFTER THE ENGINE HAS STOPPED.
CAUTION
• IMPROPER TREATMENT OF THE STRING MOWER
CAN DAMAGE IT AND SHORTEN ITS LIFE.
• DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CRANK OR START THE
ENGINE BEFORE IT HAS BEEN PROPERLY SERVICED
WITH THE RECOMMENDED OIL. THIS MAY RESULT
IN AN ENGINE FAILURE.
FIGURE 5: Using The Mower Head Drive Lever.
How to Stop the Mower Head
Release the control lever. It will return to its open position and
disengage the mower head.
How to Stop the Engine
Set the ON/OFF Switch to the OFF position.
How to Use the Mower Head Control Lever
1. To engange the mower head, hold the control lever
against the handle. The faster the engine runs, the faster
the mower head will rotate. SEE FIGURE 5
2. Once the mower head is rotating, push the mower
forward to mow.
OPERATION