Remington RM2560 2-Cycle Trimmer Operators Manual

Remington RM2560 2-Cycle Trimmer

KNOW YOUR UNIT

As a trimmer

• grass and
• Decorative trimming around trees, fences, etc-

ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED

• Q Phillips screwdriver

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALL CUTTING ATTACHMENT SHIELD

Use the following instructions if the attachment shield on the unit is not installed.

1. Place my cutting head shield onto the gird mount bracket, making sure to align the holes on the shield with the ones in the guard mount bracket. (Fig. I)
2. Take the 2 shield screws each one the shield until the finger tight
3. Using an appropriate screwdriver, tighten the screws until the shield is firmly in place.

INSTALL AND ADJUST THE D-RANDLE

• Push the D-handle down onto the shaft housing (Fig. 2). The hex bolt hole in the handle should be on the side.
• Insert me bolt into the hex hole in the handle and push through. Place the washer on the bolt, then screw the wing nut onto the bolt. Do not tighten until making the handle adjustment.
• Rotate the D-handle to plæe grip above the top of the shaft housing. Place a minimum of 6 inches (1524 cm) from the end of the shaft grip.
• While holding the unit in the operating section (fig. 6), move the D-handle to the location that provides the test grip.
• Tighten the wing nut until the D-handle is secure.

OIL AND FUEL INFORMATION

OIL AND FUEL MIXING INSTRUCTIONS

The use of Old and/or improperly mixed fuel is the main reason for the unit not running properly. Be sure to use fresh, clean unleaded fuel. Follow the instructions carefully for the proper fuel/oil mixture.

DEFINITION OF BLENDED FUELS

Today’s fuels often blend gasoline and oxygenate such as ethanol, methanol, or MTBE (ether). Alcohol blended fuel absorbs water. As little as 1 percent. water in the fuel can make fuel and oil separate. It forms acids when stored. When using alcohol-blended fuel, use fresh fuel (less than 30 days Old).

USING BLENDED FUELS

If choosing to use a blended fuel, or its use is unavoidable, follow recommended precautions:

• Always use the fresh fuel mix explained in the operator’s manual
• Use the fuel additive STA-BIL@ or an equivalent
• Always agitate the fuel mix before fueling the unit
• Drain the tank and run the engine dry before storing the unit

USING FUEL ADDITIVES

The bottle of 2-cycle oil contains a fuel additive that will help inhibit corrosion and minimize the formation Of gum deposits. It is recommended to use our 2-cycle oil with this unit. If unavailable, use a good 2-cycle oil designed for air-cooled engines along with a fuel additive, such as STA-BIL@ Gas Stabilizer or an equivalent. Add 0.8 oz. (23 ml.) of fuel additive per gallon Of fuel according to the instructions on the container.

NEVER add fuel additives directly to the unit’s fuel tank. Thoroughly mix the proper ratio of 2-cycle engine oil with unleaded fuel in a separate fuel can. Use a 40:1 fuel/oil ratio. Do not mix them directly in the engine fuel tank. See the table for specific gas and oil mixing ratios.

FUELING THE UNIT

1. Turn the unit on its side, with the fuel cap facing up, and remove the fuel cap.
2. Place the gas container’s spout into the fill hole on the fuel tank and fill the tank.
3. Wipe up any gasoline that may have spilled.
4. Reinstall the fuel cap.
5. Move the unit at least 30 ft. (9.1 m) from the fuel source and site before starting the engine.

STARTING AND STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS

STARTING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Mix fuel with Oil. See Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions.
2. Fill the fuel tank with a fresh fuel mix. Refer to Fueling the Unit.
3. Fully press and release the primer bulb 10 times, slowly. Some amount of fuel should be visible in the primer bulb (Fig. 4). If fuel can not be seen in the bulb,  press and release the bulb until the fuel is visible.
4. Place the choke lever in Position 1 (Fig. 4).
5. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 5). Squeeze the throttle control lever. Pull the starter rope 5 times.
6. Place the choke lever in Position 2 (Fig. 4)
7. Squeeze the throttle control, and pull the starter rope in a controlled motion 3 to 5 times to start the engine.
8. Keep the throttle squeezed and allow the engine to warm up for 30 to 60 seconds.
9. Continue squeezing the throttle control, move the choke lever to Position 3 (Fig. 4), and continue warming the engine for an additional 60 seconds. The unit may be used during this time.

STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Release the throttle control and allow the engine to cool down by idling.
2. Press and hold the On/Off Control switch in the OFF (O) position until the unit comes to a complete stop (Fig. 3).

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

HOLDING THE UNIT

Before operating the unit, stand in the operating position (Fig. 6). Check for the following:

• The operator is wearing eye protection and proper clothing
• With a slightly bent right arm, the operator’s hand is holding the shaft grip
• The operator’s left arm is straight, the left hand holding the D-handle
• The unit is at waist level
• The cutting head is parallel to the ground and easily contacts the grass without the need to bend over

ADJUSTING TRIMMING LINE LENGTH

The Bump HeadTM cutting head allows the release of the trimming line without stopping the engine. To release more lines, lightly tap the cutting head on the ground (Fig. 7) while operating the unit at high speed. Each time the head is bumped, about 1 inch (25.4 mm) of trimming line releases. If any excess line is released, a blade in the cutting head shield will cut the line to the proper length.

For best results, tap the bump knob on bare ground or hard soil. If attempting a line release in tall grass, the engine may stall. Always keep the trimming line fully extended. Line release becomes more difficult when the cutting line gets shorter.

TIPS FOR BEST TRIMMING RESULTS

• Keep the cutting head parallel to the ground.
• Do not force the cutting head Allow the tip of the line to do the cutting, especially along walls. Cutting with more than the tip will reduce cutting efficiency and may overload the engine.
• Cut grass over 8 inches (200 mm) by working from top to bottom in small increments to avoid premature line wear or engine drag. Cut from right to left whenever possible. Cutting to the left improves the unit’s cutting efficiency. Clippings are thrown away from the operator. Slowly move the unit into and out of the cutting area at the desired height. Move either in a forward-backward or side-io•side motion. Cutting shorter produces the best results.
• Trim only when grass and weeds are dry.
• The life of the cutting line is dependent upon:
  • following the techniques
  • What vegetation is being cut
  • Where vegetat01 is cut

For example, the line will wear faster when against a foundation wall as opposed to trimming around a tree.

DECORATIVE TRIMMING

Decorative trimming is accomplished by removing all vegetation around trees, posts, fences, etc. Rotate the whole unit so the cutting head is at a 306 angle to the ground (Fig. 8).

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Perform these required maintenance procedures at the frequency stated in the table. These procedures should also be a part of any seasonal tune-up.

REPLACING THE TRIMMING LINE

Part 1 – Removing the Inner Reel

1. Hold the outer spool with one hand and unscrew the bump knob counterclockwise (Fig. 9).
2. Inspect the bolt inside the bump knob to make sure it moves freely. Replace the bump knob if it is damaged.
3. Remove the inner reel from the outer spool (Fig. 10).
4. Remove the spring from the inner reel (Fig. 10).
5. Use a clean cloth to clean the inner reel, spring, shaft, and inner surface Of the outer spool.
6. Check the indexing teeth and holding slots for wear (Fig. 11). If necessary, remove burrs or replace the inner reel and outer spool.

Part 2 – Winding New Trimming Line onto the Inner Reel

• If using a single line, refer to Winding Single Line.
• If using a split line, refer to the Winding Split Line.
• If using a prewound inner reel, proceed to Part 3 – Installing the Inner Reel.

Winding Single Line

1. Cut two 8-foot (2.4 m) lengths of new single trimming line.
2. Insert the end of one line into the top hole in the inner reel (Fig. 12). Wind the line tightly in the direction shown on the bottom of the inner reel until about 6 inches (150 mm) of the line remains. Keep the line above the split wall. Insert the 6-inch section into the nearest .095 holding slot (Fig. 13).
3. Insert the end of the other line into the bottom hole in the inner reel (Fig. 14). Wind the line tightly in the direction shown on the bottom of the inner reel until about 3 to g inches (75 to 225 mm) of the line remains. Keep the line below the split wall. Insert the 3 to 9-inch section into the opposite .095 holding slot (Fig. 15).

Winding Split Line

1. Cut one 6-foot (1.8 m) length of new split line trimming line. Split each end about 6 inches (150 mm).
2. Using one split end, insert one line into the top hole and the other line into the bottom hole in the inner reel (Fig. 16).
3. Wind the line tightly in the direction shown on the bottom of the inner reel. The split wall will automatically divide the line. Wind the line until it is completely divided and about 6 inches (150 mm) of line remains.

Part 3 – Installing the Inner Reel

1. Pass the two line ends through the eyelets in the outer spool. Place the spring inside the inner reel. Insert the inner reel into the outer spool. Push the inner reel and outer spool together (Fig. 18).
2. While holding the inner reel and outer spool together, firmly pull the two line ends to release them from the holding slots.
3. While holding the inner reel and outer spool together, screw the bump knob clockwise. Tighten the bump knob securely.

AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE

Cleaning the Air Filter

Failure to maintain the air filter properly can result in poor performance or can cause permanent damage to the engine.

1. Open the air filter cover by pressing the lock tab in and pulling it out on the air filter cover (Fig. 19).
2. Remove the air filter (Fig. 19).
3. Wash the filter in detergent and water. Rinse the filter thoroughly and allow it to dry.
4. Apply enough clean SAE 30 motor oil to lightly coat the filter.
5. Squeeze the filter to spread and remove excess oil.
6. Replace the air filter with the air filter cover (Fig. 19).
7. Close the air filter cover by swinging it to the left and then pressing it down until the lock tab snaps into place (Fig. 19).

IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT

The idle speed of the engine is adjustable. An idle adjustment screw is between the air filter cover and the engine starter housing (Fig. 20). If, after checking the fuel mixture and cleaning the air filter, the engine still will not idle, adjust the idle speed screw as follows:

1. Start the engine and run for one minute to warm up. Refer to Starting and Stopping Instructions.
2. Release the throttle trigger and let the engine idle. If the engine stops, insert a small Phillips screwdriver into the idle adjustment screw (Fig. 20). Turn the idle speed screw clockwise 1/8 of a turn at a time (as needed) until the engine dies smoothly.
3. If the engine appears to be idling too fast, turn the idle speed screw counterclockwise 1/8 of a turn at a time (as needed), to reduce idle speed.

Checking the fuel mixture, cleaning the air filter, and adjusting the idle speed should solve most engine problems. If not all of the following are true:

• the engine will not idle
• the engine hesitates or stalls on acceleration
• there is a loss of engine power Have the carburetor adjusted by an authorized service dealer.

REPLACING THE SPARK PLUG

Use replacement #753-06193, a Champion RDJ7J spark plug, or equivalent.

1. Stop the engine and allow it to cool. Grasp the plug wire firmly and pull it from the spark plug.
2. Clean around the spark plug. Remove the spark plug from the cylinder head by turning a 5/8-inch socket counterclockwise.
3. Replace a cracked, fouled, or dirty spark plug. Set the air gap at 0.025 in. (0.635 mm) using a feeler gauge (Fig. 21).
4. Install a correctly-gapped spark plug in the cylinder head. Tighten by turning the 5/8-inch socket clockwise until snug.

CLEANING AND STORAGE

CLEANING

Use a small brush to clean off the outside of the unit. Do not use strong detergents. Household cleaners that contain aromatic oils such as pine and lemon, and solvents such as kerosene, can damage plastic housing or handle. Wipe off any moisture with a soft cloth.

STORAGE

• Never store a fueled unit where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
• Allow the engine to cool before storing.
• Store the unit locked up to prevent unauthorized use or damage.
• Store the unit in a dry, well-ventilated area.
• Store the unit out of the reach Of children.

Short Term Storage (1-2 weeks)

1. Store the unit in a horizontal position. If this is impossible, store the unit vertically with the engine at the top.

Long-term Storage

1. Remove the fuel cap, tip the unit, and drain the fuel into an approved container.
2. Start the engine and allow it to run until it Stalls. This ensures that all fuel has been drained from the carburetor.
3. Allow the engine to cool. Remove the spark plug and put 5 drops of any high-quality motor oil or 2-cycle Oil into the cylinder. Pull the starter rope slowly to distribute the oil. Reinstall the spark plug.
4. Thoroughly clean the unit and inspect it for any loose or damaged parts. Repair or replace damaged parts and tighten Bose screws, nuts or bolts. The unit is ready for storage.

TROUBLESHOOTING

SPECIFICATIONS

• Engine Type: Air-cooled, 2-Cycle
• Stroke: 1.02 in. (2.6crn)
• Displacement: 25 cc
• Operating RPM: 6,300+ rpm
• Idle speed RPM: 3,200 – 4,400 rpm
• Spark Plug Gap: 0.025 in. (0.635 mm
• Lubrication: Fuel,’ Oil Mixture
• Fuel/oil ratio:401
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 101. oz. (296 ml)
• Total Approximate unit Weight (without Fuel): 10-11 lbs. (4.5-5@)
• Cutting Mechanism: Bump HeadTM
• Line Spool Diameter: 3 in. (76.2 mm)
• Trimming Line Diameter:0.095 in. (2.41 mm)
• Cutting Path Diameter:17 in. (43.18cm)

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