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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© 2003 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 - 8 0 0 - 3 4 5 - 8 7 4 6 , or 1 - 8 0 0 - 6 6 8 - 1 2 3 8 i n
Canada to obtain a list of authorized service dealers near
you. For more details about your unit, visit our website at
www.yardmachines.com.
If you have difficulty assembling this product or have
any questions regarding the controls, operation or
maintenance 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.
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Maintenance and Repair Instructions . . . . . . . . . . .11
Cleaning and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inside Back Cover
Copy the model and parent
part number here:
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.
INTRODUCTION