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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© 2005 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Accessories and Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . .18

Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inside Back Cover

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.

DO NOT RETURN THE UNIT TO THE RETAILER.

PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR

WARRANTY SERVICE.

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.

S/N :

MODEL :

ITEM :

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

#753-04689 Spark Arrestor Kit.

Copy the model and parent part number here:

Copy the serial number here:

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.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING

WARNING

THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS

PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS

KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS

OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.