Length (without cutter head) | 1753 mm (69.0 in.) | 1788 mm (70.3 in.) |
Width | 352 mm (13.8 in.) | 273 mm (10.7 in.) |
Height | 335 mm (13.1 in.) | 344 mm (13.5 in.) |
Dry Weight (without cutter head) | 6.38 kg (14.1 lb.) | 6.43 kg (14.1 lb.) |
Type of Engine | Air-cooled, two-stroke, single-cylinder gasoline engine | Air-cooled, two-stroke, single-cylinder gasoline engine |
Displacement | 25.4 cc (1.55 in.³) | 25.4 cc (1.55 in.³) |
Bore | 34 mm (1.34 in.) | 34 mm (1.34 in.) |
Stroke | 28 mm (1.10 in.) | 28 mm (1.10 in.) |
Carburetor | Diaphragm with purge pump | Diaphragm with purge pump |
Air Cleaner System | Primary – Non-woven fabric | Primary – Non-woven fabric |
| Secondary (pre-filter) – Polyurethane foam | Secondary (pre-filter) – Polyurethane foam |
Ignition System | Flywheel magneto, capacitor discharge ignition type | Flywheel magneto, capacitor discharge ignition type |
Spark Plug | NGK CMR7H – Gap 0.6 mm (0.026 in.) | NGK CMR7H – Gap 0.6 mm (0.026 in.) |
Exhaust System | Spark arrester muffler or spark arrester muffler with catalyst | Spark arrester muffler or spark arrester muffler with catalyst |
Starter System | Automatic Rewind Starter | Automatic Rewind Starter |
Clutch | Centrifugal type | Centrifugal type |
Fuel | Mixed (Gasoline and Two-stroke Oil) | Mixed (Gasoline and Two-stroke Oil) |
Fuel/Oil Ratio | 50:1 | 50:1 |
Gasoline | Use 89 Octane unleaded. Do not use fuel containing methyl alcohol, more than 10% ethyl alcohol or 15% MTBE. Do not use alternative fuels such as E15 or E85. | Use 89 Octane unleaded. Do not use fuel containing methyl alcohol, more than 10% ethyl alcohol or 15% MTBE. Do not use alternative fuels such as E15 or E85. |
Oil | ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. M345-FD, two-stroke, air-cooled engine oil. | ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. M345-FD, two-stroke, air-cooled engine oil. |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 0.611 L (20.6 US fl. oz.) | 0.611 L (20.6 US fl. oz.) |
Operation Rod | 25.0 mm diameter aluminum tube | 25.0 mm diameter aluminum tube |
Drive Shaft | 6.35 mm (0.25 in.) flexible shaft | 6.35 mm (0.25 in.) flexible shaft |
Gear Reduction Ratio | 2.07 | 2.07 |
Rotating Direction | Counterclockwise; viewed from left side | Counterclockwise; viewed from left side |
Cutter Head | 8 in. blade | 8 in. blade |
Vibration Reduction Systems | Rubber cushion on engine mount. Rubber anti-vibration grip on rear handle | Rubber cushion on engine mount. Rubber anti-vibration grip on rear handle |
Handle | Front – D-loop type | Rear – Throttle handle with rubber anti-vibration grip |
Idle Speed | 3,000 rpm (2,700 – 3,500 rpm) | 3,000 rpm (2,700 – 3,500 rpm) |
Clutch Engagement | 4,100 rpm | 4,100 rpm |
Wide Open Throttle Speed (with standard cutter attachment) | 11,500 rpm | 11,500 rpm |