TRI2100.EDN
GNE TRIMMER
OPERATING MANUAL
TRI2100.EDN
READ BEFORE USING
ALWAYS USE MODEL NUMBER WHEN ORDERING PARTS
Great Northern Equipment Distributing, Inc. • 20195 South Diamond Lake Road, Suite 100 • Rogers, MN 55374
800-822-0295 (Toll-Free) • 763-428-2237 (Twin Cities Area)
www.gnedi.com
GNE TRIMMER OPERATING MANUAL
TRIMMER
READ AND OBSERVE
ALL CAUTIONS
WARNING
• EYE AND EAR PROTECTION MUST BE USED AT ALL
TIMES
• TRIMMER IS CAPABLE OF LAUNCHING OR THROWING
DEBRIS AT HIGH VELOCITY. KEEP BYSTANDERS CLEAR
• STOP ENGINE BEFORE ADJUSTING OR FUELING
• DO NOT TIE DOWN OR BYPASS SAFETY STOP HANDLE
• KEEP GUARDS AND LABELS IN PLACE AND IN GOOD
CONDITION
• CUTTING PATH IS INVISIBLE WHEN RUNNING KEEP
AWAY
• PROTECTION CLOTHING MUST BE WORN WHEN
OPERATING THIS MACHINE
• KEEP ENGINE COOLING AIR INTAKE CLEAN, READ AND
UNDERSTAND ENGINE MANUAL
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TRI2100.EDN
OPERATING TIPS
MODEL – TRI2100.EDN
• Cutting is done only with the tips of the line. Do not force the
trimmer to cut, allowing it to cut freely will prolong the string life.
• Heavy trimming or mowing is best done on the left side; this avoids
heavy foliage being pulled under the machine.
• Cut your trimmer line to 22 inches.
• Use .155 line. Keep plenty of this line on hand as many stores do
not stock this heavy line.
• The optional frame tilter will allow you to tilt the unit for trimming
under chain link fences and to the ground in areas where desirable.
• Operator should be fully dressed with heavy loose fitting garments
and heavy shoes; gloves are also a plus.
• Clean or replace air cleaner often, service engine as per
manufacturer recommendations. If you notice any change in
performance, stop operation and have a qualified service tech.
Check for adjustments and blocked cooling fins under the top
engine hood.
• For parts or information contact Great Northern Equipment
Distributing, Inc. at 800-822-0295 (Toll-Free) or 763-428-2237
(Twin Cities Area).
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GNE TRIMMER OPERATING MANUAL
IMPORTANT
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR GNE TRIMMER
1. Read and understand the operating and service instruction manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar
with the controls and the proper use of the equipment.
2. Never allow children to operate a power equipment.
3. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children and pets.
4. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires
and other foreign objects.
5. Do not operate this trimmer when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Always wear substantial
footwear.
6. Do not fill the gasoline tank indoors, when the engine is running or until the engine has been allowed
to cool for several minutes after running.
7. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
8. Always be sure of your footing; keep a firm hold on the handle and walk: never run
9. Do not disable engine safety stop.
10. Do not change the engine governor settings or over speed the engine.
11. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the cutting area.
12. Stop engine before crossing gravel drives, walk or roads.
13. If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and check immediately for the
cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
14. Stop the engine whenever you leave the equipment and when making any repair or inspections.
15. When cleaning, repairing or inspecting, make certain all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the
spark plug wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting.
16. Do not run the engine indoors.
17. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
18. Never operate the trimmer without proper guards, plates or other safety protective devices in place.
19. Check the ground contact shoe and the engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper
tightness.
20. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
21. Never store the equipment with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open
flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
22. To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass, leaves or excessive grease.
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TRI2100.EDN
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
MODELS TRI2100.EDN
1. Carefully remove all parts and components, become familiar with them as this will aid in assembly.
2. Install the 1/2 –13 bolt through the wheel assembly. Install the flanged nut on the bolt so the hex side
of the nut touches the wheel, finger tighten only.
3. Screw the bolt/wheel assembly into the threaded hole on the side of the main frame of the machine.
Turn the bolt in until the flange of the nut just lightly comes in contact with the machine housing. You
will then need to firmly tighten the nut against the frame using an open-end ¾ wrench, while holding
the other end of the bolt to keep from turning. When done the wheel should turn freely, and have a
small amount of side play. Repeat this procedure for the other side.
4. Install right and left handle brackets (items 3 and 4) to the rear of the main frame. The mounting
flanges must be outward, and the curved slot must be to the top. Use the 5/16 x ½ hex head bolt.
Note a slight pressure while turning will be required to begin the threading action. Do not fully tighten
one side until after the next step.
5. Unfold the handle assembly and lock in position by installing the 2 #10 x ¾ hex head sheet metal
screws. Install the handle assembly into the brackets with the stop handle on top. You will use the
3/8 hex head bolt in the bottom hole with the 3/8 hex nut and a flat washer. Install the 3/8-carriage
bolt in the top curved hole using a flat washer and the hand knob. Adjust the handle to desired
operator height.
6. Insert the hook end of the stop cable into the rearward movable hole of the control arm on the side of
the engine. Pull rearward on the black sheath of this cable and route the steel cable through the slot
in the immoveable arm, push the adaptor into the hole unit it snaps in place. Check the compliance/
stop handle to be sure that there is a small amount of slack so as to allow the stop mechanism to
operate without restrictions. Sometimes some adjustment may be required. Allow about 3/8 inch of
free play at the handle.
7. Activate the stop handle and pull the starter rope far enough to place into the eye bolt, for convenient
starting position.
8. READ OPERATIONS MANUAL AND UNDERSTAND ALL CAUTIONS.
9. READ ENGINE MANUAL, ADD CORRECT OIL AND GASOLINE.
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GNE TRIMMER OPERATING MANUAL
GNE TRIMMER (TRI2100.EDN)
For parts or information contact
Great Northern Equipment at:
800-822-0295 (Toll-Free)
763-428-2237 (Twin Cities Area)
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TRI2100.EDN
PARTS LIST
MODEL TRI2100.EDN
KEY #
PART #
DESCRIPTION
KEY #
PART #
DESCRIPTION
1
ET-301
Main Frame
33
ET-338
5/16-18 x 1/2 Self Tap Capscrew
2
ET-402
Bottom Cover
34
ET-43
3/8-16 x 3/4 Hex Head Capscrew
3
ET-303
Handle Bracket - Right
35
ET-44
3/8-16 x 1 3/4 Hex Head Capscrew
4
ET-304
Handle Bracket - Left
36
ET-346
3/8-24 x 2 1/2 Hex Head Capscrew
5
ET-305
Lower Guard
37
ET-343
3/8-26 x 1 Self Tap Capscrew
9
ET-16
Idler Pulley
38
ET-45
3/8-16 x 3 Hex Head Capscrew
10
ET-317
Idler Bracket
39
ET-47
3/8-16 x 3 Carriage Bolt
11
ET-318
Spindle Bearing House
40
ET-234
1/2-13 x 3 1/2 Hex Head Capscrew
12
ET-319
Spindle Shaft
41
ET-235
1/2-20 Hex Lock Nut
13
ET-320
Spacer
42
ET-352
3/8-24 Hex Nut
14
ET-322
Spindle Shaft Collar
43
ET-52
3/8-16 Hex Lockt Nut
15
ET-325
String Plate
44
ET-237
1/2-13 Flanged Jam Nut
16
ET-26
1 lb. Coil - .155 Line (99 ft)
45
ET-361
1/4 x 5/16 Socket Set Screw
17
ET-327
Ground Contact Shoe
46
ET-354
1/4 Split Lock Washer
18
ET-323
Flywheel
47
ET-54
1/4 Aluminum Fender Washer
19
ET-324
7/8 Bore tapered Bushing
48
ET-57
3/8 Washer
20
ET-321
Flywheel Pulley
49
ET-58
3/8 Lock Washer
21
ET-328
Lower Handle
50
ET-56
5/16 Plastic Washer
22
ER-330
Upper Handle
51
ET-357
3/8 Plastic Washer
23
ET-31
Safety Stop Handle
52
ET-64
.762 x 4 x .098 Extension Spring
24
ET-32
Engine
53
ET-365
.625 x 1.375 x 4.30 Ball Bearing
25
ET-333
14” Wheel
54
ET-68
Knob 3/8-16 Insert
26
ET-20
3/16 x 3/16 Key
55
ET-369
4L480 V Belt
27
ET-34
10 x 3/4 Sheet Metal Screw
56
ET-251
Safety Stop Cable
28
ET-332
1/4-20 x 1/2 Self Taping Capscrew
57
ET-249
Cable Tie Strap
29
ET-335
1/4-20 x 1/2 Hex Head Capscrew
*
ET-104-J
Junior Trash Chopper Kit
30
ET-37
1/4-20 x 1 Hex Head Capscrew
*
ET-108
Frame Tilt Kit
31
ET-38
Stop Cable Clamp
*
ET-105
4” Trash Chopper Blades (12 pieces)
32
ET-341
5/16-18 x 1 1/4 Hex Head Capscrew
*
ET-105L
6“ Trash Chopper Blades (12 pieces)
* Optional items not pictured.
Note: Upper debris guard is on Model TRI2101.EDN.
Please disregard parts for upper shield.
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GNE TRIMMER
MODEL TRI2100.EDN
20195 South Diamond Lake Road, Suite 100
Rogers, MN 55374
800-822-0295 (Toll-Free)
763-428-2237 (Twin Cities Area)
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