Operation Manual
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... maintenance or repair. • Use only original equipment manufacturer (OEM) replacement parts and accessories for this manual, should be in the starting . Be in place while operating the unit. These parts get extremely hot from your authorized service dealer. OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS • ...boots, gloves and a long sleeve shirt. Do not operate the unit before starting the unit. • Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light. • Avoid accidental starting position whenever pulling the starter rope. If you strike or become entangled with both trimming lines ...
... maintenance or repair. • Use only original equipment manufacturer (OEM) replacement parts and accessories for this manual, should be in the starting . Be in place while operating the unit. These parts get extremely hot from your authorized service dealer. OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS • ...boots, gloves and a long sleeve shirt. Do not operate the unit before starting the unit. • Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light. • Avoid accidental starting position whenever pulling the starter rope. If you strike or become entangled with both trimming lines ...
Operation Manual
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...(Fig. 10). 4. Continue to 8 times. the engine fails to Position 3 and squeeze the throttle control. Pull the starter rope with a controlled and steady motion 3 to 5 times to start after a few attempts, move the choke lever to Position 3 (Fig. 11) and continue warming the engine .... Fill the fuel tank. IF... Check the oil level. Squeeze the throttle control (Fig. 9) and pull the starter rope with step 3. Continue to squeeze the throttle control. STARTING AND STOPPING WARNING: Operate this time. NOTE: There is in a well-ventilated outdoor area. Then move...
...(Fig. 10). 4. Continue to 8 times. the engine fails to Position 3 and squeeze the throttle control. Pull the starter rope with a controlled and steady motion 3 to 5 times to start after a few attempts, move the choke lever to Position 3 (Fig. 11) and continue warming the engine .... Fill the fuel tank. IF... Check the oil level. Squeeze the throttle control (Fig. 9) and pull the starter rope with step 3. Continue to squeeze the throttle control. STARTING AND STOPPING WARNING: Operate this time. NOTE: There is in a well-ventilated outdoor area. Then move...
Operation Manual
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...). 4. The line may require special tools or skills. Turn the bump knob counterclockwise to Maintaining the Air Filter. • Change the oil. Pull the line until a few inches protrude from the cutting head. NOTE: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the cutting head (Fig. 18). Refer...MTD authorized service dealer. Push the line through the cutting head until the ends are unsure about 5 inches (12.7 cm) protrude from starting accidentally. If you are of terms and coverage for the emissions control devices, such as the spark arrestor, muffler, carburetor, etc. These ...
...). 4. The line may require special tools or skills. Turn the bump knob counterclockwise to Maintaining the Air Filter. • Change the oil. Pull the line until a few inches protrude from the cutting head. NOTE: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the cutting head (Fig. 18). Refer...MTD authorized service dealer. Push the line through the cutting head until the ends are unsure about 5 inches (12.7 cm) protrude from starting accidentally. If you are of terms and coverage for the emissions control devices, such as the spark arrestor, muffler, carburetor, etc. These ...
Operation Manual
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... socket, turning it with a 5/8-inch socket, turning counterclockwise. ADJUSTING THE IDLE SPEED WARNING: The cutting head may spin during idle speed adjustments. Start the engine. If the engine is idling too quickly, turn the idle speed screw counterclockwise, 1/8 of the following conditions are true, take the ...reduce the idle speed (Fig. 25). Grasp the spark plug boot firmly and pull it to : 110-120 in.•lb. (12.3-13.5 N•m). Wear protective clothing and observe all safety instructions to Starting and Stopping. 2. Clean around the spark plug. Remove the spark plug from ...
... socket, turning it with a 5/8-inch socket, turning counterclockwise. ADJUSTING THE IDLE SPEED WARNING: The cutting head may spin during idle speed adjustments. Start the engine. If the engine is idling too quickly, turn the idle speed screw counterclockwise, 1/8 of the following conditions are true, take the ...reduce the idle speed (Fig. 25). Grasp the spark plug boot firmly and pull it to : 110-120 in.•lb. (12.3-13.5 N•m). Wear protective clothing and observe all safety instructions to Starting and Stopping. 2. Clean around the spark plug. Remove the spark plug from ...
Operation Manual
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Long-term Storage 1. Start the engine and allow it to cool before storing. • Lock up the unit to prevent unauthorized use or damage. • Store the unit in a ... maintaining the unit. Dispose of the oil from the carburetor. 3. Change the oil. Repair or replace damaged parts and tighten loose screws, nuts or bolts. Pull the starter rope slowly to cool. Refer to Changing the Oil. Use a small brush to clean the outside of any moisture with the engine at...
Long-term Storage 1. Start the engine and allow it to cool before storing. • Lock up the unit to prevent unauthorized use or damage. • Store the unit in a ... maintaining the unit. Dispose of the oil from the carburetor. 3. Change the oil. Repair or replace damaged parts and tighten loose screws, nuts or bolts. Pull the starter rope slowly to cool. Refer to Changing the Oil. Use a small brush to clean the outside of any moisture with the engine at...
Operation Manual
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... and add fresh fuel Replace the spark plug Refer to the IF... PROBLEM THE ENGINE WILL NOT START The fuel tank is empty The primer bulb was not pressed enough The fuel is old (over ...cutting head and remove the welded section Rewind the line Stop the unit, push the bump knob and pull the line until 4 inches (102 mm) is outside of the cutting head THE CUTTING LINE ADVANCES ...UNCONTROLLABLY There is oil, cleaner or lubricant in the Starting and Stopping section THE ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE The air filter is dirty The fuel is old (over...
... and add fresh fuel Replace the spark plug Refer to the IF... PROBLEM THE ENGINE WILL NOT START The fuel tank is empty The primer bulb was not pressed enough The fuel is old (over ...cutting head and remove the welded section Rewind the line Stop the unit, push the bump knob and pull the line until 4 inches (102 mm) is outside of the cutting head THE CUTTING LINE ADVANCES ...UNCONTROLLABLY There is oil, cleaner or lubricant in the Starting and Stopping section THE ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE The air filter is dirty The fuel is old (over...
