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GNE TRIMMER
OPERATING MANUAL
READ BEFORE USING
ALWAYS USE MODEL NUMBER WHEN ORDERING PARTS
Great Northern Equipment Distributing, Inc. • 20195 South Diamond Lake Road, Suite 100 • Rogers, MN 55374
800-822-0295 (Toll-Free) • 763-428-2237 (Twin Cities Area)
www.gnedi.com
TRI2101.EDN
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TRIMMER
READ AND OBSERVE
ALL CAUTIONS
WARNING
EYE AND EAR PROTECTION MUST BE USED AT ALL •
TIMES
TRIMMER IS CAPABLE OF LAUNCHING OR THROWING •
DEBRIS AT HIGH VELOCITY. KEEP BYSTANDERS CLEAR
STOP ENGINE BEFORE ADJUSTING OR FUELING •
DO NOT TIE DOWN OR BYPASS SAFETY STOP HANDLE•
KEEP GUARDS AND LABELS IN PLACE AND IN GOOD •
CONDITION
CUTTING PATH IS INVISIBLE WHEN RUNNING KEEP •
AWAY
PROTECTION CLOTHING MUST BE WORN WHEN •
OPERATING THIS MACHINE
KEEP ENGINE COOLING AIR INTAKE CLEAN, READ AND •
UNDERSTAND ENGINE MANUAL
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OPERATING TIPS
MODEL – TRI2101.EDN
Cutting is done only with the tips of the line. Do not force the •
trimmer to cut, allowing it to cut freely will prolong the string life.
Heavy trimming or mowing is best done on the left side; this avoids •
heavy foliage being pulled under the machine.
Cut your trimmer line to 22 inches.•
Use .155 line. Keep plenty of this line on hand as many stores do •
not stock this heavy line.
The optional frame tilter will allow you to tilt the unit for • trimming
under chain link fences and to the ground in areas where desirable.
Operator should be fully dressed with heavy loose fitting garments •
and heavy shoes; gloves are also a plus.
Clean or replace air cleaner often, service engine as per •
manufacturer recommendations. If you notice any change in
performance, stop operation and have a qualified service tech.
Check for adjustments and blocked cooling fins under the top
engine hood.
For parts or information contact Great Northern Equipment •
Distributing, Inc. at 800-822-0295 (Toll-Free) or 763-428-2237
(Twin Cities Area).
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IMPORTANT
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR GNE TRIMMER
Read and understand the operating and service instruction manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar 1.
with the controls and the proper use of the equipment.
Never allow children to operate a power equipment.2.
Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children and pets. 3.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires 4.
and other foreign objects.
Do not operate this trimmer when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Always wear substantial 5.
footwear.
Do not fill the gasoline tank indoors, when the engine is running or until the engine has been allowed 6.
to cool for several minutes after running.
Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.7.
Always be sure of your footing; keep a firm hold on the handle and walk: never run8.
Do not disable engine safety stop.9.
Do not change the engine governor settings or over speed the engine.10.
Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the cutting area.11.
Stop engine before crossing gravel drives, walk or roads. 12.
If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and check immediately for the 13.
cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
Stop the engine whenever you leave the equipment and when making any repair or inspections.14.
When cleaning, repairing or inspecting, make certain all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the 15.
spark plug wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting.
Do not run the engine indoors. 16.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Do not mow excessively steep slopes. 17.
Never operate the trimmer without proper guards, plates or other safety protective devices in place.18.
Check the ground contact shoe and the engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper 19.
tightness.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.20.
Never store the equipment with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open 21.
flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass, leaves or excessive grease. 22.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL TRI2101.EDN
Carefully remove all parts and components, become familiar with them as this will aid in assembly.1.
Install the 1/2 –13 bolt through the wheel assembly. Install the flanged nut on the bolt so the hex side 2.
of the nut touches the wheel, finger tighten only.
Screw the bolt/wheel assembly into the threaded hole on the side of the main frame of the machine. 3.
Turn the bolt in until the flange of the nut just lightly comes in contact with the machine housing. You
will then need to firmly tighten the nut against the frame using an open-end ¾ wrench, while holding
the other end of the bolt to keep from turning. When done the wheel should turn freely, and have a
small amount of side play. Repeat this procedure for the other side.
Install right and left handle brackets (items 3 and 4) to the rear of the main frame. The mounting 4.
flanges must be outward, and the curved slot must be to the top. Use the 5/16 x ½ hex head bolt.
Note a slight pressure while turning will be required to begin the threading action. Do not fully tighten
one side until after the next step.
Unfold the handle assembly and lock in position by installing the 2 #10 x ¾ hex head sheet metal 5.
screws. Install the handle assembly into the brackets with the stop handle on top. You will use the
3/8 hex head bolt in the bottom hole with the 3/8 hex nut and a flat washer. Install the 3/8-carriage
bolt in the top curved hole using a flat washer and the hand knob. Adjust the handle to desired
operator height.
Insert the hook end of the stop cable into the rearward movable hole of the control arm on the side of 6.
the engine. Pull rearward on the black sheath of this cable and route the steel cable through the slot
in the immoveable arm, push the adaptor into the hole unit it snaps in place. Check the compliance/
stop handle to be sure that there is a small amount of slack so as to allow the stop mechanism to
operate without restrictions. Sometimes some adjustment may be required. Allow about 3/8 inch of
free play at the handle.
Activate the stop handle and pull the starter rope far enough to place into the eye bolt, for convenient 7.
starting position.
READ OPERATIONS MANUAL AND UNDERSTAND ALL CAUTIONS.8.
READ ENGINE MANUAL, ADD CORRECT OIL AND GASOLINE.9.
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GNE TRIMMER (TRI2101.EDN)
For parts or information contact
Great Northern Equipment at:
800-822-0295 (Toll-Free)
763-428-2237 (Twin Cities Area)
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PARTS LIST
TRI2101.EDN
KEY # PART # DESCRIPTION
1 ET-201 Main Frame
2 ET-202 Cover-Belt Guard
3 ET-203 Handle Bracket
4 ET-5 Engine Mounting Bracket
5 ET-205 Lower Guard
6 ET-7 Trash Guard Bracket
7 ET-208 Trash Guard
8 ET-16 Idler Pulley
9 ET-17 Idler Bracket
10 ET-218 Spindle Bearing House
11 ET-20 Key
12 ET-19 Spindle Shaft
13 ET-25 String Plate
14 ET-26 .155 Line Round Coil
15 ET-227 Ground Contact Shoe (No Nut)
16 ET-221 Flywheel Pulley
17 ET-22 Driven Pulley
18 ET-229 Handle Assembly
19 ET-31 Safety Stop Handle
20 ET-32 Engine
21 ET-233 16” Wheel
22 ET-34 10 x 3/4 Sheet Metal Screw
23 ET-36 1/4-20 x 3/4 Hex Head Capscrew
24 ET-37 1/4-20 x 1 Hex Head Capscrew
25 ET-38 Stop Cable Clamp
26 ET-39 5/16-18 x 3/4 Self Tap Hex Head Capscrew
27 ET-40 5/16-18 x 1/2 Hex Head Capscrew
28 ET-42 5/16-18 x 1 1/2 Hex Head Capscrew
29 ET-43 3/8-16 x 3/4 Hex Head Capscrew
30 ET-44 3/8-16 x 1 3/4 Hex Head Capscrew
31 ET-45 3/8-16 x 3 Hex Head Capscrew
32 ET-47 3/8-16 x 3 Carriage Bolt
KEY # PART # DESCRIPTION
33 ET-248 3/8-24 x 2 Hex Head Capscrew - Grade 8
34 ET-234 1/2-13 x 3 Hex Head Capscrew
35 ET-235 1/4-20 Hex Lock Nut
36 ET-50 5/16-18 Hex Jam Nut
37 ET-237 1/2-13 Flanges Lock Nut
38 ET-53 3/4-16 Hex Lock Nut-Nyloc
39 ET-54 1/4 Fender Washer
40 ET-55 5/16 Lock Washer
41 ET-57 3/8 Washer
42 ET-58 3/8 Lock Washer
43 ET-64 .762 x 3 1/16 x .098 Wire Tension Spring
44 ET-65 .750 x 1.1779 x .608 Ball Bearing
45 ET-68 Knob - 3/8 - 16 Insert
46 ET-69 V-Belt 4L520 52”
47 ET-247 .120 x 2 3/8 Hairpin Cotter
48 ET-251 Safety Stop Cable
49 ET-249 Cable Tie Strap
* ET-100 Stump Eater Head Kit
* ET-101 Stump Eater Replacement Blades
* ET-102 Brush Blade and Adapter
* ET-103 Beaver Teeth Kit
* ET-104 Trash Chopper Kit
* ET-105 4” Trash Chopper Blades (12 pieces)
* ET-106 Crumbler Head
* ET-108 Frame Tilt Kit
* ET-250 4 String Head
* ET-260 .130 Sq. Line 1 lb. Coil
* ET-900 Brush Blade Adapter
* ET-252 Throttle Cable
* ET-80 Complete Spindle Assembly 20# Spool Line
* ET-33-021 Push Button Switch
* Optional items not pictured.
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20195 South Diamond Lake Road, Suite 100
Rogers, MN 55374
800-822-0295 (Toll-Free)
763-428-2237 (Twin Cities Area)
GNE TRIMMER
MODEL TRI2101.EDN
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