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Limited Warranty
Maxim Manufacturing Corporation, through its dealers will repair or replace any part, or parts of the Trimmaster frame or handles that are defective in material or workmanship or both. Transportation charges
on parts submitted for repair or replacement under this Warranty must be borne by purchaser.
The original sales receipt must be submitted as proof of purchase date. The sales receipt will be returned. Maxim Manufacturing Corporation assumes no liability for labor charges made in performance of
this warranty.
The Warranty periods are as follows:
A. Frame for 1 Year
B. Handles for 1 Year
The Throttle Cable, Tires, Fasteners, trimmer cord and belt are not warranted because during normal
service they are subject to wear.
The Warranty on the Frame is Void if:
A. Frame is broken or bent due to abuse.
B. Wheels are bent or broken due to impact.
C. Altering of engine or its components has occurred.
All warranties are voided if the Trimmer has been altered , rented, used under abnormal conditions, or subject to abuse, misuse, neglect, or improper maintenance.
Trim Master-MBWT5BN
The Engine is warranted by the engine manufacturer, not by Maxim Manufacturing Corporation. See
Engine Owner's Manual for information regarding engine warranty.
Should you experience problems with your Trimmer take it back to your authorized Maxim dealer
or distributor to make warranty claims.
Maxim Manufacturing is not liable for any damage claim or liability claim, personal or otherwise, resulting from the operation of this vehicle in any way.
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WARNING: READ ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE MACHINE!
If incorrectly used this machine can cause severe injury. Those who use and maintain this
machine should be trained in its proper use, warned of its dangers, and should read the entire manual before attempting to set up, operate, adjust, or service this machine.
The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
IMPORTANT: THIS UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AND SHOULD NOT BE USED ON OR
NEAR ANY UNIMPROVED FOREST-COVERED, BRUSH-COVERED, OR GRASS-COVERED LAND UNLESS THE ENGINE'S
EXHAUST SYSTEM IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPARK ARRESTER MEETING APPLICABLE LOCAL LAWS (IF ANY). IF A SPARK ARRESTER IS USED, IT SHOULD BE MAINTAINED IN EFFECTIVE WORKING ORDER BY THE OPERATOR.
Maxim Manufacturing Corporation • Sebastopol, MS 39359 • (601) 625-7471 • 1/08
IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, A SPARK ARRESTER IS REQUIRED BY LAW (SECTION 4442 OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC
RESOURCES CODE). OTHER STATES MAY HAVE SIMILAR LAWS. FEDERAL LAWS APPLY ON FEDERAL LANDS. SEE YOUR
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER FOR A SPARK ARRESTER.
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Important Rules for Your Safety
Before operating this machine read all the instructions for safe operation, as well as,
the instructions governing the engine and other components of this machine.
TRAINING
• Read the Owner's Manual carefully. Be thoroughly
familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly.
• Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction.
• Operators should be mature enough to understand the
dangers of the equipment.
PREPARATION
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the trimmer is to be
used and remove all foreign objects.
• Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children and pets.
• Do not operate the equipment without wearing adequate
outer garments.
• Wear footwear that will improve footing and provide adequate protection.
• Loose clothing may be caught by moving parts on the
machine or by the surrounding environment and cause serious injury.
• Wear safety goggles to protect eyes from any debris or
objects that may be thrown from the trimmer.
• Wear long pants, sturdy shoes and gloves to protect
yourself from debris, sticks, rocks or other objects which
could be thrown from trimmer.
• Handle fuel with care. It is highly ammable.
• Use only an approved fuel container.
• Never add fuel to a running engine or a hot engine.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never ll fuel
tank indoors.
• Replace gasoline cap securely and clean up spilled fuel
before starting.
• Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine
is running ( except where specically recommended by
manufacturer).
• Do not operate trimmer until you are familiar with all controls and safety symbols.
OPERATION
• Do not attempt to trim high slope areas. Move across the
slope, not up and down.
• Avoid areas with heavy debris and rocks, since the
objects could be thrown from the trimmer and cause
serious injury.
• Trim only when the grass is dry. Wet grass can cause
slipping.
• Exercise extreme caution when operating near or crossing gravel drives, walks or roads. Gravel can be thrown
from the trimmer and cause injury.
• Stay alert for hidden hazards or trafc.
• Disengage trimmer head when crossing driveways or
other rocky areas.
• Keep trimming area free of children and pets.
• Never operate the trimmer indoors where exhaust from
engine can collect. It contains carbon monoxide which is a
tasteless, odorless, poisonous gas.
• Operator should never place hands, feet, or any part of
his body or clothing near any moving part of this trimmer.
• Never operate the trimmer without proper guards, plates,
or other safety protective devices in place.
• Take all possible precautions when leaving the machine
unattended. Stop the engine.
• Stop the engine when leaving the operating position.
• If the trimmer should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the
engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is
generally a warning of trouble.
• After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove
the spark plug wire, and thoroughly inspect the trimmer for
any damage. If damage has occurred repair the damage
before restarting and operating the trimmer.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
• Never operate the machine at high speeds on slippery
surfaces. Look behind and use care when backing up.
• Do not run while using equipment.
• Equipment should only be used as it was intended. Misuse can cause serious injury.
• Operate equipment only in a well lit area. Do not use
trimmer after dark without articial light.
• Never operate equipment when under the inuence of
drugs, alcohol, or prescription drugs which could cause
drowsiness or poor judgement.
MAINTENANCE
• Keep machine in good working condition.
• Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting the machine,
shut off the engine and make certain all moving parts have
stopped. Disconnect spark plug.
• Follow the recommendations for maintenance described
in this manual and the engine literature.
• Keep engine and trimmer free from accumulations of
grass, leaves, or excessive grease. An accumulation
of these combustible materials may result in re.
• Store gasoline only in an approved container.
• Never store machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a
building where open ame or spark are present. Allow
engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
• Frequently check all bolts and other connectors for
proper tightness before operating the equipment.
• Replace safety decals as needed.
31 358202 Unibody
32 358213 Idler Arm Assembly
33 359321 Idler Pulley
34 359559 Cable Holder
35 358229 Side Shield
Washer Shim, 41/64” x 1” x .0625
(5)
36 358219 Bottom Cover-Painted
37 358212-P Drag Shield- Plastic
38 359349 3/4” Cap Plug
39 360106 Knob, 5/16” 3 Prong
40 400200 Capscrew 5/16” x 2 1/2 NC5
41 400219 Pull Rope Guide
42 359323 Clip, Throttle Cable
43 162055 Capro Control
44 162046 Throttle Control
45 130623 Trimmer Control Lever
46 358215 Upper Handle
47 358221 Control Lever Stop Bracket
48 359331 Clip, Drag Shield
49 358231 Counter Weight
50 358205 Belt Guide
KT1965 10 Pack Trimmer Line
KT1966 20 Pack Trimmer Line
ASSUMPTION OF RISK: THE OWNER AND/OR OPERATOR OF THIS TRIMMER ASSUMES ALL THE RISKS INCIDENT TO AND ARISING OUT OF THE OPERATION OF THIS MACHINE. BEFORE OPERATING THE TRIMMER,
READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS GOVERNING THE ENGINE AND THE TRIMMER.
1 400186 Capscrew 5/16” x 1 NC5
2 446136 5/16” Lockwasher
3 455041 5/16” Flatwasher
ber Part Number Description
Num-
4 455062 Washer Shim, 41/64” x 1” x .032 (1)
5 455049
6 336670 Pulley, 3 1/2” x 5/8”
7 131103 Shaft, Hub
8 358220 Hub Plate
9 358201 Hub Belt Guide
10 358209 Support Washer- Glide Bowl
11 313795 Glide Bowl - Aluminum
12 358216 Cutter Head
13 455045 Fender Washer, 3/8” x 1 1/2”
14 162011 Hub Assembly
15 358217 Trimmer Line 23”
16 463018 Wooddruff Key, 3/16” x 1/2”
17 140114 Bearing, Transfer Pulley
18 415562 Set Screw, 5/16” x 5/16”
19 463012 Key 3/16” x 2”
20 140127 Spacer
21 272254 Belt- L448
22 132126 Engine
23 130713 16” Wheel
24 400294 Shoulder Bolt 3/8” x 1/2” x 2.5
25 358203 Wheel Bracket
26 444721 3/8” NC Center Locknut
27 455042 3/8” Flatwasher
28 443110 3/8” Hex Nut
29 359383 Key, 3/16” x 1”
30 336667 Engine Pulley, 3 1/2” x 7/8”
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Assembly
1. Remove the Trimmer from the carton by cutting the box on all four corners and rolling it off the box base.
2. Remove owner's manuals and parts bag.
• Parts bag includes a pair of safety glasses and an allen wrench.
3. Raise the handles.
Figure 8
• Hold the handle with one hand and loosen handle knobs. Do not remove the knobs.
• Raise the handle to the upright position.
• Insure cables are not caught between the two handle parts.
• Tighten the knobs on both sides of the handles.
• Insure handle is secure.
4. Attach the recoil start rope handle to the rope guide.
5. Attach the side shoot safety shield.
• Remove two bolts from the bottom right hand sides of trimmer unibody frame (in front of the wheels).
• Attach shield to bottom of trimmer frame.
5. Make sure all bolts are tight.
Operation
Before Starting Your Trim master . . .
1. Check your Trimmer. Be sure all bolts are tight. After several hours of operating and at periodic maintenance inter-
vals, check all fasteners and tighten securely as required.
2. Check oil and ll according to the engine owner's manual (See Figure 1).
WARNING : YOUR ENGINE IS SHIPPED WITHOUT OIL. YOU MUST FILL THE ENGINE WITH OIL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO CRANK YOUR ENGINE.
• Read Engine manual for full instructions and safety warnings.
• Place trimmer on level ground.
• Clean around oil ll area.
• Remove dipstick. Wipe with clean cloth.
• Reinsert dipstick and tighten. Remove dipstick and check.
• Oil should be at FULL level.
• If oil is required, add slowly. Recheck level.
• Tighten dipstick and clean around oil ll area before starting.
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WARNING: GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE. USE CAUTION WHEN HANDLING OR STORING GASOLINE. NEVER FILL THE GAS TANK WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING OR HOT. ALLOW THE
ENGINE TO COOL BEFORE ADDING GAS. CLEAN ANY SPILLED GASOLINE.
Figure 1
3. Fill engine with clean unleaded gasoline according to the engine owner's manual
4. Remove all debris from guard, deck, mufer area, head cooling ns, and throttle controls.
5. Check the air cleaner element. Insure that the air lter is clean.
6. Familiarize yourself with all operating controls.
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STRING TRIMMERS ARE PRONE TO DEBRIS BUILD-UP. CLEAN GRASS AND OTHER DEBRIS FROM
GUARD, DECK, MUFFLER AREA, HEAD COOLING FINS, AND THROTTLE CONTROLS.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO START OR OPERATE THIS TRIMMER UNTIL YOU ARE COMPLETELY FAMILIAR WITH
LOCATION AND USE OF EACH CONTROL NECESSARY TO OPERATE THIS TRIMMER. YOU MUST KNOW
HOW TO STOP THIS MACHINE BEFORE YOU START IT. EACH TIME PRIOR TO STARTING, CHECK THE
THROTTLE ASSEMBLY TO INSURE IT IS WORKING PROPERLY.
Throttle Control Lever
Recoil Starter Handle
Fuel Cap
Handle Knob
Trimmer control Bail
Upper Handle
Lower Handle
Starting the engine
1. Read engine owner's manual for complete starting instruction. Do not operate this trimmer without reading the engine
owner's manual.
2. Move the throttle control lever forward to the START or FAST position.
3. Push primer bulb rmly 3 times before starting engine. Note: Priming is usually unnecessary when restarting a warm
engine.
4. Grasp rope handle and pull slowly until resistance is felt. Then pull cord rapidly to overcome compression, prevent
kickback and start engine.
5. Operate engine in the fast throttle position.
Adjustments and Maintenance
Trimmer Line
1. Your trimmer loses trimming efciency when the trimmer line is used beyond half of original length.
2. For best performance use a heavy gauge (.155" diameter) line.
3. Cut trimmer line to 23 inches.
4. Stop the engine. Wait for all moving parts to stop. Disconnect spark plug wire.
5. Remove worn trimmer line.
6. Thread trimmer line through outside holes as shown in Figure 4.
7. Bring the two ends together and insert them (from the back) through the center holes as shown in gure 5.
8. Tighten the trimmer line as shown in Figure 6.
9. Repeat for the other side.
Drag Shield
Side Shield
Operating Controls
1. Trimmer Control Bail -- Controls the rotation of the
trimmer head. To begin trimming pull the control bail
towards the handle. To stop trimming release the control
bail. It will return to the open position and disengage the
trimmer head.
2. Throttle Control Lever -- Controls the speed of the
engine or stops the engine. To stop the engine move the
throttle back towards the operator to the stop or off position. The faster the engine runs, the faster the trimmer
head will rotate.
3. Drag Shield -- The drag shield is a safety device that
will help prevent debris from hitting the operator's feet and
legs. Never operate this trimmer without the drag shield or
if the drag shield is broken.
Trimmer Head
Trimmer Line
Figure 3
4. Side Shield-- The side shield is a safety device that
will help prevent debris from hitting the operator's face and
body. Never operate this trimmer without the side shield or
if the side shield is broken.
NEVER OPERATE THE TRIMMER WITHOUT
PROPER GUARDS, SHIELDS OR OTHER SAFETY DEVICES IN PLACE. SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH COULD RESULT.
EVEN THOUGH THIS TRIMMER IS EQUIPPED
WITH SAFETY SHIELDS, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR
DEBRIS TO BE THROWN FROM THE TRIM-
MER. WEAR SAFETY GLASSES AT ALL TIMES
AND KEEP THE TRIMMING AREA CLEAR OF
BYSTANDERS ESPECIALLY SMALL CHILDREN
AND PETS.
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6
Cut Height Adjustment
1. The cut height can be set at 1 7/8" and 3 3/4".
2. Stop the engine. Wait for all moving parts to stop. Disconnect the
spark plug wire.
3. Use the allen wrench found in the parts bag to loosen the set screw
shown in Figure 7.
4. Set the trimmer head at the desired height.
Belt Adjustment
Bolt
Grease tting
5. Tighten the set screw.
Lubrication of Jackshaft
1. Stop the engine. Wait for all moving parts to stop. Disconnect the
spark plug wire.
2. Use a grease gun with a good grade of automotive grease to lubricate
the jackshaft using the grease tting (See Figure 7).
Drive Belt Adjustment
1. If the trimmer head does not turn effectively. The drive belt may have seated.
2. Stop the engine. Wait for all moving parts to stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire.
3. Observe distance between inside span of belts at the narrowest point. Span should measure 1 inch.
4. Loosen the bolts that hold the trimmer head and jackshaft to the trimmer under body (See Figure 7).
5. Move the assembly forward to tighten the belt or remove belt and replace if it is worn.
6. Tighten bolts.
7. Recheck the belt inside span.
Set Screw
Figure 7
Maintenance Schedule
1. Before each use: Check engine oil level, Check trimmer lines, Check trimmer head engagement, Clean engine, engine bonnet and machine of excess grass and oil, Remove debris from guard, engine bonnet, and deck, and Check nuts
and bolts for appropriate tightness.
2. After every 25 hours: Check spark plug, Change engine oil, Change or clean air lter, lubricate jackshaft, and lubricate wheel bearings.
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