Cub Cadet ST 228 ST 228 Operator's Manual - Page 1

English - Page 1 ST228 2-Cycle Trimmer Operator's Manual Read and understand all instruction, warning and danger labels on the unit. Quick Instructions to Assemble Trimmers For complete instructions, refer to the Assembly Instructions section of this manual. 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. 50:1 Min. 6" 1 Gallon 2.6 oz Remove the cap and spacer from the boom. Push the bottom add-on into the coupler. Turn the knob clockwise to tighten. 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. 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. Quick Instructions to Start Engine For complete instructions, refer to Starting/ Stopping Instructions section of this manual. Press primer bulb 10 times. Move choke lever to Position 1. Crouch in starting position. 5 X PRESS the lockout in; SQUEEZE and HOLD throttle control for ALL further steps. Pull the rope 5 times. Move choke lever to Position 2. Pull starter rope 3 to 5 times. Making sure to keep throttle squeezed, run engine for 30-60 seconds to warm up. Continue to squeeze throttle control and move the choke lever to Position 3. DIDN'T START? Repeat these instructions. Continue squeezing the throttle control and run engine for additional 60 seconds to complete warm up. If engine still fails to start, refer to the operator's manual for additional starting and troubleshooting information Français - Page 7 Español - Page 13 Quick Instructions to Replace Trimmer Line For complete instructions, refer to Line Installation 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. Pull the line until approximately 8 ft. is visible on each side. 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. IMPORTANT: READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND FOLLOW THE SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WHILE OPERATING THE UNIT. NEED HELP? CALL 1-877-282-8684 IN U.S. OR 1-800-668-1238 IN CANADA 769-07532 P01 05/12