Page 2 - Introduction; Table of Contents
2 Introduction THANK YOU Thank you for buying this quality product. This modern outdoor power tool will provide many hours of useful service.You will find it to be a great labor-saving device. This operator’s manual provides you with easy-to-understand oper-ating instructions. Read the whole manual ...
Page 3 - Service Information; Identification Numbers
3 Service Information SERVICE INFORMATION Service on this unit both within and after the warranty period should be performed only by an authorized andapproved service dealer. Dial: • 1-800-345-8746 for authorized service dealers in the United States Or • 1-800-668-1238 in Canada to obtain the listin...
Page 4 - Section 1; Safety; • IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION •; READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols,and their explanations, deserve your careful attentionand understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for pr...
Page 6 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
6 Safety (continued) • Do not run the unit at high speed when not cutting. • If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object, stop the engine immediately and check fordamage. Have any damage repaired before attempt-ing further operations. Do not operate unit with abent, damaged or dull blade...
Page 8 - Section 2; Know Your Unit
8 Section 2 Know Your Unit APPLICATIONS As a trimmer; • Cutting grass and light weeds. • Edging • Decorative trimming around trees, fences, etc. As a brush cutter; • Cutting weeds and light bush of up to 1/2 inch indiameter. Cutting Attachment Shield Fuel Cap Throttle Control J-Handle Cutting Attach...
Page 9 - Section 3; Assembly
9 Section 3 Assembly Decal On some units, the J-handle may be preinstalled andonly require loosening the screws and adjusting the J-handle to the operator. Go to step 6 for adjusting theJ-handle if preinstalled. INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING THE J-HANDLE Installing 1. Remove the screws, nuts, top and mid...
Page 13 - Section 4; Oil and Fuel
13 Section 4 Oil and Fuel RECOMMENDED OIL TYPE Using the proper type and weight of oil in thecrankcase is extremely important. Check the oil beforeeach use and change the oil regularly. Failure to usethe correct oil, or using dirty oil, can cause prematureengine wear and failure. Use a high-quality ...
Page 14 - Section 5; Operation
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS Operate this unit only in a well ventilated areaoutdoors. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes canbe lethal in a confined area. Avoid accidental starting. Be in the starting position whenever pulling the starting rope. Toavoid serious personal injury, the operator andunit must be in a...
Page 18 - Section 6; Maintenance
18 Section 6 Maintenance NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require special tools or skills. If you are unsure about theseprocedures take your unit to an authorized servicedealer. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE These required maintenance procedures should be performed at the frequency stated in the table. ...
Page 25 - Section 7; Troubleshooting
25 Section 7 Troubleshooting C A U S E A C T I O N Cutting attachment bound with grass Stop the engine and clean cutting attachment Cutting attachment out of line Refill with new line Inner reel bound up Replace the inner reel Cutting head dirty Clean inner reel and outer spool Line welded Disassemb...
Page 26 - Section 8; Specifications
26 Section 8 Specifications Engine Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air-Cooled, 4-Cycle Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 27 - Section 9; Warranty; CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
27 Section 9 Warranty CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The California Air Resources Board and MTDSouthwest Inc (MTD), are pleased to explain the emis-sion control system warranty on your 2000 and latersmall off-road engine. In California, new small ...
Page 28 - MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:; MTD Southwest Inc
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: No implied warranty, including any implied warranty ofmerchantability or fitness for a particular purpose,applies after the applicable period of express writtenwarranty above as to the parts as identified. No otherexpress warranty or guaranty, whether written or ...