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INTRODUCTION
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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 operating instructions. Read the whole
manual and follow all the instructions to keep your new
outdoor power tool in top operating condition.
PRODUCT REFERENCES, ILLUSTRATIONS
AND SPECIFICATIONS
All information, illustrations, and specifications in this
manual are based on the latest product information
available at the time of printing. We reserve the right to
make changes at any time without notice.
Copyright© 2005 MTD SOUTHWEST INC, All Rights
Reserved.
SERVICE INFORMATION
Service on this unit both within and after the warranty
period should be performed only by an authorized and
approved service dealer.
For service call 1-800-345-8746 in the United States, or
1-800-668-1238 in Canada to obtain a list of authorized
service dealers near you. For more details about your
unit, visit our website at www.Yardman.com.
If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any
questions regarding the controls, operation or main-
tenance of this unit, please call the Customer Support
Department.
DO NOT RETURN THE UNIT TO THE RETAILER.
PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR
WARRANTY SERVICE.
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Make sure you carefully read and understand this manual before starting or operating this equipment.
THIS PRODUCT IS COVERED BY ONE OR MORE U.S. PATENTS. OTHER PATENTS PENDING.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Rules for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Know Your Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Maintenance and Repair Instructions . . . . . . . . . . .11
Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inside Back Cover
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Before beginning, locate the unit’s model plate. It lists
the model and serial numbers of your unit. Refer to the
sample plate below and copy the information for future
reference.