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Adjusting Cutting Depth

• Move control lever over to the 

right to raise or lower cutting 

blade assembly.

A. Control Lever

• When control lever is moved 

back to center position, pin 

locates in appropriate hole for 

required cutting depth.

A. Pin

Adjusting Curb Height

• Move control lever over to the 

left and lift up on right-hand 

handle to change curb height 

setting.

• When control lever is moved 

back to center position, pin 

locates in appropriate hole for 

required curb height setting.

A. Pin

Adjusting Blade Angle

Adjust blade angle 

BEFORE engaging 

blade. Do not make 

adjustments when blade 

is rotating.

Vertical blade angle

• Move blade angle lever to 

middle segmented position.

Right-vertical and left-vertical 

blade angle

• Lift blade angle lever and 

move to right or left of center 

segmented position.

A. Blade Angle lever

Fuel

Use only clean fresh unleaded 

regular grade gasoline

Gasoline is extremely 

fl ammable and can be 

explosive under certain 

conditions. Turn the 

engine switch OFF. 

Do not smoke. Make 

sure the area is well 

ventilated and free from 

any source of fl ame or 

sparks; this includes any 

appliance with a pilot 

light. Never fi ll the tank 

so the fuel level rises 

into the fi ller neck. If 

the tank is overfi lled. 

heat may cause the fuel 

to expand and overfl ow 

through the vents in the 

tank cap. After refueling, 

make sure the tank cap 

is closed securely. If 

gasoline is spilled on 

the fuel tank, wipe it off 

immediately.

Fuel Tank Capacity

Capacity 1.8 L

Engine Oil

The following engine oils are

recommended:

API Service Classifi cation SF, SG, 

SH or SJ

ALL SEASONS: Use SAE 1 OW-30 

oil.

Adjust cutting depth 

BEFORE engaging blade.

    CAUTION 

A

A

A

OPERATION 

    WARNING 

A

    WARNING 

A

A. Control Lever

Summary of Contents for Bushranger Edger

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Page 2: ... carefully before operating as it contains information which will be of value in obtaining maximum service from your Bushranger Edger All information illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest production information available at the time of publication The right is reserved to make changes at any time without notice NOTE WARNING CAUTION TABLE OF CONTENTS Specifications...

Page 3: ...o not put hands or feet near or under blade Do not operate when barefoot or wearing sandals Wear protective footwear Be sure of your footing Keep a firm hold on handgrips Walk do not run Disengage blade before starting engine Do not run engine indoors Push do not pull edger Do not use edger as a lawn mower Do not lift edger when engine is running Do not use edger unless all guards are in place Do ...

Page 4: ...nts Solid State Ignition NGK BR6HS Splash 0 41 L 1 8 L 1210 mm 474mm 864mm 30 kg SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION ENGINE NUMBER LOCATION The serial number of the Bushranger Edger is located on the outer face of the edger blade cover A Frame Number A E F Engine No The Engine Number of the Bushranger Edger is located on the side face of the fanhousing A Engine Number LOCATION OF PARTS A Ignition Switch D Chok...

Page 5: ...across Warm engine at fast idle for 1 to 2 minutes Stopping Engine Move ignition switch to the OFF position A Ignition Switch Engaging Blade Move clutch blade control lever toward handle grip When held tight against handle blade is fully engaged A Clutch Blade Control Lever Start engine with clutch blade control lever in the DISENGAGED position Do not run engine in an enclosed area Check blade pos...

Page 6: ...blade angle lever and move to right or left of center segmented position A Blade Angle lever Fuel Use only clean fresh unleaded regular grade gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and can be explosive under certain conditions Turn the engine switch OFF Do not smoke Make sure the area is well ventilated and free from any source of flame or sparks this includes any appliance with a pilot light Ne...

Page 7: ...L Daily Every 5 hr Every 10 hrs Every 25 hrs Every 50 hrs Every 100 hrs Check blade nut and engine mounting nuts Check engine oil Check for fuel and oil leakage Check blade Clean engine cooling fins Tighten nuts and screws first Clean cutting depth curb height adjustment pins Clean air cleaner Lubricate blade arm Change engine oil Spark plug clean and gap Adjust drive belt tension B Clean combusti...

Page 8: ...ing The air cleaner elements must be cleaned and replaced If dirt gets through into the engine excessive engine wear and possibly engine damage will occur Remove air cleaner cover and precleaner Remove paper element Wash precleaner in liquid detergent and warm water Let air dry Tap paper element lightly Brush off dust If element is dirty install new element Install precleaner element and cover A A...

Page 9: ...th a wire brush Inspect spark plug for Cracked porcelain Pitted or damaged electrodes Other wear or damage Check gap with a thickness gauge Set gap to 0 6 0 7 mm Install and tighten spark plug to 15 N m 1 5kg m Connect spark plug cable NGK BR6HS Engine Oil In order for the engine to function properly maintain the engine oil at the proper level and change the oil Not only do dirt and metal particle...

Page 10: ...nd prolong the life of the belt A belt that has been incorrectly adjusted will result in shorter belt life A belt that has been adjusted too loosely may slip over the sheaves If the belt slips over the sheaves adjust the tension immediately WARNING Help avoid injury when you adjust belt tension Stop engine Let engine cool Belt Tension Adjustment Put blade angle lever at lowest position as shown A ...

Page 11: ...ug gap Install new spark plug Ignition parts bad See your Bushranger dealer Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Engine Does Not Run Smoothly Adjust carburetor See your Bushranger Dealer Install new spark plug Check and set spark plug gap Fuel screen plugged or dirty See your Bushranger Engine dealer Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Engine Idles Poorly Clean or replace air filter Adj...

Page 12: ... unpainted areas Check all parts for wear Replace where necessary Lubricate clutch blade linkage pivots ASSEMBLY Assemble Edger WARNING Removing Edger From Storage Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel Remove spark plug Crank engine 10 to 12 times to remove oil from cylinder Check spark plug gap Install spark plug Check engine oil level Add oil if necessary Start engine Warm engine before you operate A C...

Page 13: ...ut edger on a level surface and clean area around dipstick Adjust cutting depth lever so engine is level Remove dipstick and add approximately 0 41 L oil Install and tighten dipstick Fill Fuel Tank Do not mix oil with gasoline Use a clean fuel container Remove fuel tank cap Fill tank with clean fresh unleaded regular grade gasoline A Fuel Tank Cap Blade is sharp and can cut you Help avoid injury b...

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