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Electrolux 177817 Operator's Manual

Electrolux 177817 Operator's Manual

Poulan wheeled weedtrimmer operator's manual
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177817 Rev. 3 03.16.06 BY
Printed in U.S.A.
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  • Page 1 177817 Rev. 3 03.16.06 BY Printed in U.S.A.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Operation... 5-9 Maintenance Schedule ...10 WARNING: This trimmer is equipped with an internal com bus tion engine and should not be used on or near any un im proved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-cov ered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting ap- plicable local or state laws (if any).
  • Page 3 • Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave the equipment and allow it to cool, before clean ing, repairing or inspecting the unit. Be sure the trimmer head and all moving parts have stopped. • Operate only in daylight or good artifi cial light.

  • Page 4: Assembly

    IMPORTANT: This trimmer is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Your new trimmer has been as sem bled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. All parts such as nuts, wash- ers, bolts, etc., nec es sary to complete the...

  • Page 5: Operation

    TRIMMER. Compare the illustrations with your trimmer to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your trimmer or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.
  • Page 6 TRIMMER. Compare the illustrations with your trimmer to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your trimmer or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.
  • Page 7 The operation of any trimmer can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your trimmer or per form ing any adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 8 3. You receive a container of oil with the unit. Slowly pour 3/4 (15 oz.) of the oil from the container down the oil fi ll spout into the engine. 4. Wait one minute to allow oil to settle. Insert and tighten dipstick, then re- move it to check oil level.
  • Page 9 This is easily done by moving slowly through very thick and heavy weeds. • Use the left side of trimmer when trim- ming along fences, walls, fl owerbeds and other such objects. • If trimmer lines become too short, it will take longer to complete the job.

  • Page 10: Maintenance Schedule

    GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this trimmer does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain trimmer as instructed in this manual. Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit.
  • Page 11 WARNING: Use only the specifi ed trimmer line. Do not use other ma te ri als such as wire, string, rope, etc. Wire can break off during trimming and become a dan ger ous missile that can cause serious injury.
  • Page 12 TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the trimmer is not used for 25 hours in one year. Refer to engine manual. NOTE: Before tipping trimmer to drain oil, drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty.
  • Page 13 • Turn trimmer on its side. Make sure air fi lter and carburetor are up. Clean the underside of your trimmer by scraping to remove build-up of grass and trash.

  • Page 14: Service And Adjustments

    2. Lift cover up and away from trimmer. 3. Remove the two (2) screws on sides of trimmer securing the debris shield. 4. Turn trimmer on its side with car bu re tor and fuel cap up. 5. Remove the two (2) screws on under- side of trimmer securing the debris shield.

  • Page 15: Storage

    30 days or more. TRIMMER When trimmer is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thor oughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area.
  • Page 16 4. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand lightly before painting. HANDLE You can fold your trimmer handle for stor- age. • Loosen handle knob enough to allow upper handle to be folded forward. IMPORTANT: When folding the handle for...

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    Loss of 1. Belt not driving. head drive Hard to push 1. Handle height position not Poor trimming 1. Trimmer line length is performance 2. Throttle control lever not Trimmer head 1. Trimmer line not does not retain line 2.
  • Page 18 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 20 WHEELED WEEDTRIMMER...