Operator’s Manual String Mower M220 SN GAS/OIL RATIO 50:1 Includes Model: M220 Get parts online at www.getfieldsedge.com P/N: 19444 ECN: 10756 REV2: 02/17/15 © 2015 Ardisam, Inc.
Operator's Manual String Mower M220 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your investment in quality. Thank you for purchasing a Fields Edge™ String Mower. We have worked to ensure that the string mower meets the highest standards for usability and durability. With proper care, your string mower will provide many years of service. NOTE: Please read this entire manual before installation and use.
Operator's Manual String Mower M220 WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Operator's Responsibility Accurate assembly and safe and effective use of the machine is the operator's responsibility. • Read and follow all safety instructions. • Carefully follow all assembly instructions. • Maintain the machine according to directions and schedule included in this operator’s manual. • Ensure that anyone who uses the machine is familiar with all controls and safety precautions.
Operator's Manual String Mower M220 GENERAL Safety Rules • • Familiarize yourself with all of the safety and operating decals on this equipment and on any of its attachments or accessories. • Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. • Only allow responsible individuals, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the mower. • Thoroughly inspect the area where the machine is to be used and remove all foreign objects.
Operator's Manual String Mower M220 Slope Operation • Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame (such as a water heater), or other ignition source. • If the fuel has to be drained, this should be done outdoors. The drained fuel should be stored in a container specifically designed for fuel storage or it should be disposed of carefully. • Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Operator's Manual String Mower M220 SAFETY DECALS AND WARNINGS Pictured below are safety and hazard symbols on the unit or in this manual. Before you operate your unit, learn and understand the purpose for each symbol. Hazard Symbols and Meanings A: Warning! B: Read Owner's Manual Before Operating Machine C: Do Not Operate While Others Are Around D: Remove Objects that Could Be Thrown By This Machine.
Operator's Manual String Mower M220 FEATURES Read this owner’s manual and safety rules before operating your mower. Take time to compare the following illustration with the mower to familiarize yourself with the product and its controls. SEE FIGURE 1 1 2 3 5 4 7 10 8 6 9 11 FIGURE 1: String Mower Features 1. Upper Handle 2. Mower Head Drive Lever - Engages rotation of Mower Head. 3. Wheel Offset Locking Lever 4. Engine On/Off Switch 5 Fuel Cap and fill port 6.
Operator's Manual String Mower M220 ASSEMBLY How to Raise the Handle Contents of Parts Bag • Owner’s Manual • Engine Manual 1. Hold the handle with one hand and loosen both handle adjustment cams until the ratchet teeth are disengaged. Do not remove the handle adjustment levers. • Warranty Card 2. Raise the handle to the operating position. • Replacement Mower Line • L-Handle Allen Wrench • Spark Plug Wrench 3. Stand in the operator’s position behind the mower.
Operator's Manual String Mower M220 OPERATION WARNING How to Stop the Mower Head • FOLLOW THE ENGINE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE TYPE OF GASOLINE AND OIL TO USE. • ALWAYS USE A SAFETY GASOLINE CONTAINER. DO NOT SMOKE WHEN ADDING GASOLINE TO THE ENGINE. • WHEN INSIDE AN ENCLOSURE, DO NOT FILL WITH GASOLINE. BEFORE YOU ADD GASOLINE, STOP THE ENGINE. LET THE ENGINE COOL FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. Release the control bail. It will return to its open position and disengage the mower head.
Operator's Manual String Mower M220 Engine Throttle Control 1. The engine throttle speed is a factory setting. It is designed to ensure proper speed of your string mower during all operating conditions. WARNING • DO NOT LEAVE STRING MOWER UNATTENDED WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING. WAIT FOR THE MOWER LINES TO STOP ROTATING. • NEVER RUN THE ENGINE INDOORS OR IN A POORLY VENTILATED AREA. ENGINE EXHAUST CONTAINS CARBON MONOXIDE, AN ODORLESS AND DEADLY GAS.
Operator's Manual String Mower M220 MAINTENANCE, SERVICE, AND STORAGE NOTE: Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emissions control devices and systems may be performed by any nonroad engine repair establishment or individuals. However, items must be serviced by an authorized dealer to obtain "no charge" emissions control service. Good maintenance is essential to help reduce air pollution and for safe, economical and trouble-free operation.
Operator's Manual String Mower M220 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT WARNING How to Change Engine Oil BEFORE YOU INSPECT, CLEAN OR SERVICE THE MOWER, STOP THE ENGINE. MAKE SURE THAT ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE STOPPED. DISCONNECT THE WIRE FROM THE SPARK PLUG. Be sure the engine is not operating and is located on a level surface before checking or refilling oil. Engine should be warm for easy removal of oil. 1. Detach spark plug wire and move away from spark plug.
Operator's Manual String Mower M220 To Remove the Wheels To detach the wheels, loosen the axle bolts and remove the wheel. Reverse instructions to reattach tire. SEE FIGURE 11 WARNING BEFORE YOU SET THE HEIGHT OF THE CUT, STOP THE ENGINE. WAIT FOR ALL MOVING PARTS TO STOP. ALLOW THE ENGINE TO COOL AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE. How to Set the Height of the Cut The height of the cut can be set using three different height bump heads.
Operator's Manual String Mower M220 WARNING BOLTS BEFORE YOU REMOVE THE DRIVE BELT, DISCONNECT THE WIRE FROM THE SPARK PLUG. IMPORTANT TEST THE DRIVE SYSTEM. START THE ENGINE AND ENGAGE AND DISENGAGE THE MOWER HEAD SEVERAL TIMES. WHEN DISENGAGED, MAKE SURE THE MOWER HEAD COMPLETELY STOPS WHEN RESTING ON THE GROUND. IF THE MOWER HEAD CONTINUES TO ROTATE, TAKE THE MOWER TO AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER.
Operator's Manual String Mower M220 STORAGE When the mower is put in storage for thirty days or more, follow the steps below to make sure the mower is in good condition the following season. Mower: WARNING DO NOT REMOVE GASOLINE WHILE INSIDE A BUILDING, NEAR A FIRE, OR WHILE YOU SMOKE. GASOLINE FUMES CAN CAUSE AN EXPLOSION OR A FIRE. Completely Clean The Mower Remove and discard line or store in a sealed container. Put the mower in a building that has good ventilation.
Operator's Manual String Mower M220 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Cause Correction Engine does not start Spark plug wire disconnected Connect spark plug wire Engine not primed Prime engine Defective or incorrectly gapped spark plug Inspect or replace spark plug Fuel tank empty Add fuel Dirty carburetor or fuel line Clean carburetor or fuel line Dirty air filter Replace air filter Carburetor out of adjustment For carburetor adjustment, take the unit to an authorized service center Engine f
Operator's Manual String Mower M220 SLOPE GUIDE Use this guide to determine slope angle. Do Not mow on a slope greater than 15 degrees. • A 10 degree slope is a hill that increases in height at approximately 1.76 feet (53.6 CM) in 10 feet (304.5 CM). • A 15 degree slope is a hill that increases in height at approximately 2.68 feet (81.7 cm) in 10 feet (304.5 cm). WARNING USE EXTREME CARE AT ALL TIMES AND AVOID SUDDEN TURNS OR MANEUVERS.
Operator's Manual String Mower M220 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN - Handlebars 7 8 6 1 2 3 5 4 10 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 22 19 20 21 KEY PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. KEY PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 17471 ON/OFF SWITCH STRING MOWER 1 12 19972 CAM LEVER BLACK 2 2 14178 THROTTLE CABLE 1 13 19973 RIVET M4 X 20 2 3 19902 ROPE GUIDE M6 X 1.0 OPEN EYE 1 14 16397 SCREW M3 X 10 PHILIPS 8 4 19939 NUT M6 X 1.0 HEX 1 15 16360 WASHER M3 X 0.
Operator's Manual String Mower M220 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN - Mower Head 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 9 KEY PART # 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 19927 BOLT M10 X 1.5 X 60 HEX 4 2 16318 SPACER JACKSHAFT MOWER 1 3 19931 SCREW M5 X 3 X 15 PHILIPS 4 4 16903 NUT M10 X 1.5 X 13 NYLOC 1 5 16595 PULLEY ASSEMBLY STRING MOWER 1 6 19925 SPACER M17.5 X 23.
Operator's Manual String Mower M220 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Base Unit 1 5 7 6 8 9 1 10 2 3 4 11 12 1 13 14 23 15 19 16 17 20 18 22 21 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 32 33 31 35 34 36 39 20 38 37 37 Check for parts online at www.getfieldsedge.
Operator's Manual String Mower M220 KEY PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. KEY PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 16903 NUT M10 X 1.5 X 13 NYLOC 5 23 17221 WHEEL SWIVEL ASSEMBLY MOWER 1 2 16889 SCREW 4.8 X 1.6 X 20 MM PHILIPS 2 24 14920 • NUT M12 X 1.75 NYLOC 1 3 60005058 DECK FRAME 1 25 18106 • BOLT M8 X 1.25 X 20 HEX 2 4 19944 BUSHING M12 X 23 RUBBER 1 26 21940 • BUSHING SHLDR 8 ID X 7.4 MM 2 5 17227 BOLT M10 X 1.
Operator's Manual String Mower M220 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Engine and Pulley Attachment 1 2 9 KEY PART # 3 4 5 6 7 8 22 DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 19922 BOLT M8 X 1.25 X 40 HEX 2 2 186000 ENGINE 173CC VIPER VERTICAL 1 3 W1265V0900 NUT M8 X 1.25 NYLOC 2 4 16602 KEY 4 X 5 X 25 MM 1 5 60005013 ENGINE PULLEY 1 6 331040 FLAT WASHER 10 X 32 X 4 MM 1 7 1916965 WASHER 3/8 INCH SPRING LOCK 1 8 1426 BOLT 3/8-16 X 1-1/4 HEX 1 9 19945 BOLT M8 X 1.
Operator's Manual String Mower M220 WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS PRODUCT WARRANTY: 5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY – 10/01/2014 Ardisam, Inc. (Ardisam), a manufacturing company, warrants this product to be free from defects in the material or workmanship for a period of five years from the date of purchase. If there is insufficient evidence of the purchase date, the effective date of this warranty will begin on the string mower’s date of manufacture.
Fields Edge™, Division of Ardisam, Inc. 1160 8th Avenue, PO Box 666 Cumberland, WI 54829 800-345-6007 | Fax 715-822-2223 E-mail: info@getfieldsedge.com All weights, specifications and features are approximate and are subject to change without notice. Due to continuous product improvements, product images may not be exact. Items used for props not included. Some assembly may be required. Check for parts online at www.getfieldsedge.
