Cub Cadet ST 228 ST 228 Operator's Manual

769-07532 P01

05/12

Quick Instructions to

Replace Trimmer Line

For complete instructions,

refer to

Line Installation

section of this manual.

Quick Instructions

to Start Engine

For complete instructions, refer to

Starting/ Stopping Instructions

section

of this manual.

Quick Instructions to

Assemble Trimmers

For complete instructions, refer to the

Assembly Instructions

section of this

manual.

Rotate the bump knob

clockwise until all line is

inside the cutting head.

Using a flat-head screwdriver,

insert the tip into the line dimple,

just under the exposed portion of

the line, and pull all the line out.

Align the arrows on the

bump knob with the

spool cover eyelets.

Using 16 ft. of 0.095 in. line; push both

ends through the holes in the bump knob

until they protrude through the eyelets.

Hold the spool cover, turn the bump

knob clockwise to wind the line around

the spool until about 5 in. is protruding

from each side of the cutting head.

Start the unit and bump the cutting

head on the ground until the

desired cutting length is achieved.

Pull the line until approximately

8 ft. is visible on each side.

IMPORTANT: READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND FOLLOW THE SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WHILE OPERATING THE UNIT.

Read and understand all instruction, warning and danger labels on the unit.

Mix thoroughly in a separate fuel can:

– 2.6 fl. oz. of 2-cycle engine oil

– 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline

Place the unit on a

level surface.

Fill

fuel tank.

NOTE:

Do not mix directly in the

engine fuel tank.

Remove the cap and spacer

from the boom. Push the

bottom add-on into the

coupler. Turn the knob

clockwise to tighten.

1 Gallon

2.6 oz

50:1

Press primer bulb 10 times.

Move choke lever to

Position 1

.

Continue to squeeze

throttle control and

move the choke

lever to

Position 3

.

Move choke lever to

Position 2

.

Pull the rope

5 times.

Continue squeezing the

throttle control and run engine

for additional 60 seconds to

complete warm up.

Pull starter rope 3 to 5 times.

Making sure to keep throttle

squeezed, run engine for

30-60 seconds to warm up.

Crouch in starting

position.

DIDN’T START?

Repeat these instructions.

If engine still fails to start,

refer to the operator’s

manual for additional

starting and troubleshooting

information

5 X

Place the

shield

onto the

mount bracket

.

Securely screw the

4

shield screws

through

the holes on the mount bracket and into the

shield. Make sure the screws are tightened

equally.

PRESS

the lockout in;

SQUEEZE

and

HOLD

throttle

control for

ALL

further steps.

Remove the screws and bottom clamp. Place

the D-handle over the shaft housing and onto

the bottom clamp. Move it a minimum of 6 inches

(15.24 cm) from the end of the shaft grip.

If pre-installed, loosen the screws just enough

to move it. Tighten the clamp screws evenly

until handle is secure.

Min. 6"

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ST228

2-Cycle Trimmer

Operator’s Manual

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Cub Cadet ST 228 ST 228 Operator's Manual

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