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FREQUENCY

MAINTENANCE REQUIRED

Every 10 hours

Clean and re-oil the air filter. Refer to 

Maintaining the Air Filter

.

After the first 10 hours 
and at 38 hours

Change the oil. Refer to 

Changing the Oil

Have the rocker arm clearance checked by an authorised service dealer. 

Check the spark plug condition and gap. Refer to 

Maintaining the 

Spark Plug

.

REPLACING THE TRIMMING  LINE 

Only use the trimming line described in the 

Specifications

 section. Other types of trimming line may 

cause the unit to overheat or fail. 

NOTE:

Always use the correct line length when installing trimming line. The line may not release 
properly if the line is too long. 

NOTE:

The cutting head will remain attached to the unit. 

NOTE: DO NOT

 disassemble the cutting head to install new line. 

WARNING:

 Never use metal-reinforced line, wire, chain or rope. These can break off 

and become dangerous projectiles.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:

 To avoid serious personal injury, always stop the engine and allow it to cool

before cleaning or maintaining the unit. Never perform cleaning or maintenance while the 
unit is running. Disconnect the spark plug wire to prevent the unit from starting accidentally.

WARNING:

 Wear protective clothing and observe all safety instructions to prevent 

serious personal injury.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 

Perform these required maintenance procedures at the frequency stated in the table. These 
procedures should also be a part of any seasonal tune-up. 

NOTE:

Some maintenance procedures may require special tools or skills. If you are unsure about 
these procedures, take the unit to an authorised service dealer. 

NOTE:

Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and system may be 
performed by an authorised service dealer. 

NOTE:

Please read the California/EPA statement that came with the unit for a complete listing of 
terms and coverage for the emissions control devices, such as the spark arrestor, muffler, 
carburetor, etc.

Summary of Contents for RS3100

Page 1: ...769 25689 00 07 20 RS3100 4 Stroke Trimmer Operator s Manual IMPORTANT Read this manual thoroughly before using this product Follow all instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...

Page 2: ...hts Reserved SERVICE DO NOT RETURN THIS UNIT TO THE RETAILER PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY SERVICE For assistance regarding the assembly operation or maintenance of the unit please c...

Page 3: ...embly Read the operator s manual and follow all warnings and safety instructions Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the operator and or bystanders SYMBOL MEANING WARNING Signals a SERIOU...

Page 4: ...erly working parts repaired or replaced by an authorised service center Do not operate the unit with loose or damaged parts Be aware of risk of injury to the head hands and feet Carefully inspect the...

Page 5: ...rked as such Wear ear hearing protection when operating this unit Wear a face mask or dust mask if the operation is dusty Wear heavy long pants boots gloves and a long sleeve shirt Do not wear loose c...

Page 6: ...it clean Carefully remove vegetation and other debris that could block moving parts To reduce fire hazard replace a faulty muffler and spark arrestor Keep the engine and muffler free from grass leaves...

Page 7: ...3 Allow the unit to cool 4 Disconnect the spark plug wire Secure the unit while transporting Never store the unit with fuel in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame pilot lig...

Page 8: ...EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION WARNING Thrown objects and loud noise can cause severe eye injury and hearing loss Wear eye protection meeting current ANSI ISEA Z87 1 standards and ear protection when oper...

Page 9: ...rea HOT SURFACE WARNING Do not touch a hot muffler or cylinder You may get burned These parts get extremely hot from operation When turned off they remain hot for a short time SHARP BLADE WARNING Ther...

Page 10: ...be used with this unit ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED Flat head screwdriver Cutting Head Shield Cutting Head Line Cutting Blade Coupler Upper Shaft Housing Lower Shaft Housing Handle On Off Switch Spark Plu...

Page 11: ...imming Line Diameter 0 095 in 2 41 mm Cutting Path Diameter 17 in 43 2 cm INSTALLING THE CUTTING HEAD SHIELD 1 Remove the wing nut and washer from the cutting head shield 2 Insert the short tab the on...

Page 12: ...r Fig 4 until the release button snaps firmly into the primary hole Fig 5 6 Turn the knob clockwise to tighten the coupler Fig 3 WARNING Before using any attachment read and understand the manual that...

Page 13: ...elease Button Guide Recess Primary Hole Removing the Attachment 1 Set the unit on a flat level surface 2 Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen the coupler Fig 3 3 Press and hold the release button...

Page 14: ...old the unit in the operating position Fig 14 Move the handle up or down the upper shaft housing to a comfortable location Fig 6 Make sure the handle is positioned beyond the end of the safety label F...

Page 15: ...15 Fig 7 Strap Buckle Clip Center Slot Lower Slot Fig 8 Clip Shoulder Strap Loop Fig 9 Strap Buckle...

Page 16: ...e engine DO NOT mix oil with gasoline 1 Set the unit on a flat level surface 2 Unscrew the oil fill plug Fig 10 3 Pour 3 04 fluid oz 90 ml of oil into the oil fill hole Fig 10 NOTE This unit comes wit...

Page 17: ...uel tank CAUTION DO NOT USE E85 FUEL IN THIS UNIT It has been proven that fuel containing greater than 10 ethanol will likely damage this engine and void the warranty FUELING THE UNIT 1 Position the u...

Page 18: ...ng the Unit 1 Slowly press and release the primer bulb 10 times Fig 12 2 Crouch in the starting position Fig 13 3 Press and hold the throttle lockout Fig 11 Squeeze and hold the throttle control Fig 1...

Page 19: ...19 Fig 12 Primer Bulb Fig 11 Throttle Control Throttle Lockout On Off Switch I On O Off Fig 13 Starting Position Throttle Control Starter Rope Grip Shoulder Strap...

Page 20: ...extremely hot Fig 14 ADJUSTING THE TRIMMING LINE LENGTH This unit is equipped with a bump head Trimming line can be released from the cutting head without stopping the engine To release more line lig...

Page 21: ...henever possible Cut tall grass over 8 inches 20cm from the top down by lowering the cutting head onto the grass Cut with the tip of the trimming line Cut in small increments Move slowly Do not force...

Page 22: ...clockwise to tighten the coupler Fig 18 Maintaining the Trimming Line Hard surfaces such as sidewalks can cause the trimming line to wear down quickly or break Frequently check the trimming line leng...

Page 23: ...23 Fig 17 Fig 18 Release Button 90 Edging Hole Knob...

Page 24: ...s projectiles MAINTENANCE WARNING To avoid serious personal injury always stop the engine and allow it to cool before cleaning or maintaining the unit Never perform cleaning or maintenance while the u...

Page 25: ...en the trimming line runs out the last piece should automatically eject from the cutting head If it does not pull the remaining line out of the cutting head 2 If the line will not come out or the cutt...

Page 26: ...26 30 X Fig 20 Eyelet Trimming Line Fig 22 Fig 21 Bump Knob 5 in 12 5 cm 5 in 12 5 cm Tab Notch Flat head Screwdriver...

Page 27: ...st touch the bottom thread of the oil fill hole Fig 26 If the oil level is too low add a small amount of oil to the oil fill hole until the oil is at the correct level If the oil level is too high tip...

Page 28: ...28 Fig 24 Fig 25 Oil Fill Plug Oil Fill Hole O Ring Fig 26 Maximum Oil Level Bottom Thread Oil Fill Hole...

Page 29: ...fill plug Fig 25 8 Reinstall the oil fill plug WARNING DO NOT overfill the crankcase OVERFILLING THE CRANKCASE MAY CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY Refer to Checking the Oil Level Fig 27 MAINTAINING THE...

Page 30: ...d spins when the engine idles reduce the idle speed Turn the idle speed screw counterclockwise 1 8 of a turn at a time until the cutting head stops moving Fig 29 WARNING The cutting head may spin duri...

Page 31: ...ad Tighten the spark plug with a 5 8 inch socket turning it clockwise until snug NOTE If using a torque wrench torque to 110 120 in lb 12 3 13 5 N m Do not over tighten 6 Reattach the spark plug boot...

Page 32: ...arburetor 3 Allow the engine to cool Remove the spark plug and put 5 drops of any high quality motor oil into the cylinder Pull the starter rope slowly to distribute the oil Reinstall the spark plug 4...

Page 33: ...ark plug is fouled Replace the spark plug THE CUTTING HEAD WILL NOT ADVANCE LINE The cutting head is bound with grass Stop the engine and clean the cutting head The cutting head is out of line Refill...

Page 34: ...ad Dandenong South Victoria 3175 enquiries mtdproducts com Telephone 1300 951 594 provides the following additional contractual warranty in support of the products listed in Table A MTD Product suppli...

Page 35: ...nsaws 2 Years 90 Days 2 Year Domestic 90 Day Commercial 1 Year Domestic 90 Day Commercial Hedge Trimmer 2 Years 90 Days 2 Year Domestic 90 Day Commercial 1 Year Domestic 90 Day Commercial Edger 2 Year...

Page 36: ...D Product as determined by MTD 3 2 This Warranty does not apply to or in any way cover 1 normal wear and tear 2 defects in or related to the battery 3 any defect that was brought to your attention or...

Page 37: ...h any defect in an MTD Product 3 6 Except to the extent expressly set out in this warranty and subject to law MTD does not make any promise or representation as to the quality performance or freedom f...

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