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-tounderstand 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© 2011 MTD SOUTHWEST INC, All Rights
Reserved.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Rules for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Know Your Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Oil and Fuel Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Starting/Stopping Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Maintenance and Repair Instructions . . . . . . . . . . .15
Cleaning and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
SERVICE INFORMATION
DO NOT RETURN THIS UNIT TO THE RETAILER.
PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR
WARRANTY SERVICE.
For assistance regarding the assembly, controls, operation or maintenance of the unit, please call the
Customer Support Department at 1-800-800-7310 in the
United States or 1-800-668-1238 in Canada. Additional information about the unit can be found on our website at www.yardman.com or www.yardman.ca.
For service, please call the Customer Support
Department to obtain a list of authorized service dealers near you. Service on this unit, both within and after the warranty period, should only be performed by an authorized and approved service dealer. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
SPARK ARRESTOR NOTE
NOTE: For users on U.S. Forest Land and in the states of California, Maine, Oregon and Washington.
All U.S. Forest Land and the state of California (Public
Resources Codes 4442 and 4443), Oregon and
Washington require, by law that certain internal combustion engines operated on forest brush and/or grass-covered areas be equipped with a spark arrestor, maintained in effective working order, or the engine be constructed, equipped and maintained for the prevention of fire. Check with your state or local authorities for regulations pertaining to these requirements. Failure to follow these requirements could subject you to liability or a fine. This unit is factory equipped with a spark
arrestor. If it requires replacement, ask your LOCAL
SERVICE DEALER to install the Accessory Part
#753-05709 Muffler Assembly.
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