Generac Power Systems Trimmer/Mower, Owner'S Manual

Owner’s Manual for Trimmer/Mower™

9

Operation

Section 3: Operation

Operation and Use Questions

Contact Generac Customer Service at 1-888-436-3722
(1-888-GENERAC), or 

www.generac.com

 with

questions or concerns about unit operation and
maintenance.

Before Starting Engine

IMPORTANT NOTE: Oil must be added before start-
ing the engine for the first time. Units are shipped
without oil. Do not overfill.

1.

See 

Figure 1

. Check engine oil level (A). See

Attaching Cord Caddy

 for more information.

Figure 3-1.  Oil and Fuel Fill

2.

Check fuel level (B).

WARNING

(000487)

Personal injury. Never use this machine for other than the 
intended purpose of  trimming, mowing grass, weeds, and 
other growth as specified in the Owner’s manual. Failure to 
do so could result in serious injury or equipment damage. 

WARNING

(000451)

Personal injury. Never put hands, face, feet, or clothing 
under the deck or near the discharge area while the 
unit is running. Doing so could result in death or 
serious injury.

WARNING

Accidental startup. Shut engine OFF, allow to cool, and
remove plug wire before clearing debris from trimmer
guard. Failure to do so could result in death or serious
injury.

(000579)

WARNING

(000410)

Projectile risk. Remove all debris from work area 
before operating unit. Failure to do so could result in 
death, serious injury, or property or equipment 
damage.

WARNING

(000408)

Projectile risk. Be aware of surroundings at all times when 
operating unit. Disengage mower blades if people or animals 
enter the work space. Failure to do so could result in death, 
serious injury, or property damage.

WARNING

Risk of flying objects. Be aware of surroundings at all 
times. Release bail bar and shut engine OFF if people or 
animals enter within 100 ft of the work space. Failure to 
do so could result in death or serious injury.

(000485)

WARNING

Risk of flying objects. Shut engine OFF when traveling
over loose items such as gravel or mulch. Failure to 
do so could result in serious injury or property damage.

(000486)

WARNING

Personal injury. Use caution when trimming around 
fencing, wires, ropes, and hoses. These can become 
tangled around the line plates of the machine, and could 
result in serious injury or equipment damage.

(000489)

WARNING

(000460)

Personal injury. Use caution when operating unit over 
uneven terrain or slopes. Failure to do so could result 
in death, serious injury, equipment or property 
damage.

CAUTION

Equipment damage. Clear the engine of grass and 
debris before each use. Failure to do so could result 
in engine damage.

(000490)

005958

A

B

005958

B

A