DR Power Premier 6.5fpt Kohler - Manual (Page 12)

12 DR ® TRIMMER/MOWER
Before performing any adjustment, maintenance procedure or inspection, stop
the engine, wait five (5) minutes to allow parts to cool and disconnect the
spark plug wire, keeping it away from the spark plug.
Setting the Cutting Height
Setting the Cutting Height is easy. Cutting heights range in 1/2-inch increments
from 1-1/2 inches (minimum) when using the bottom Line Plate, to
approximately 3-1/2 inches when using the top Line Plate (Figure 10).
Install the Cutting Cords in the Line Plate that gives you the desired cutting
height.
Installing the Cutting Cords
For more detailed information refer to “ Installing The Cutting Cords” section in
Chapter 2.
NOTE: After you install the Cords, and before trimming, engage the Cutting Head
with the Engine running to spin the new Cords for a few seconds so they pull tight
and are set.
1. Insert the ends of the Cord into the side openings in the Line Plate (Figure
11).
2. Push the Cord through until the ends come out the center opening in the
Line Plate. Adjust the ends so the tips are even.
3. Pull the ends of the Cord under the loop and push the loop up into the Line
Plate groove above them (Figure 12) and then pull the ends tight.
Cord Ends
Figure 12
Side
Openings
Center
Opening
Figure 11
Cord
1-1/2"
Figure 10
2"
2-1/2"
3"
3-1/2"
Running the trimmer with only one cord installed, cords of unequal length or
cords installed at other than 180 degrees apart can cause excessive vibration and
may damage the machine.