Operator’s Manual
4-Cycle Gasoline Trimmer
Y26CO
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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.mtdproducts.com
.
DO NOT RETURN THE UNIT TO THE RETAILER. PROOF OF
PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY
SERVICE.
THIS PRODUCT IS COVERED BY ONE OR MORE U.S.
PATENTS. OTHER PATENTS PENDING.
Service on this unit both within and after the warranty period
should be performed only by an authorized and approved
service dealer.
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.
WARNING:
When using the unit, you must follow
the safety rules. Please read these instructions
before operating the unit in order to ensure the
safety of the operator and any bystanders. Please
keep these instructions for later use.
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 #180890 Spark Arrestor Kit.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
P/N 769-01952
(11/05)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Rules for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Oil and Fuel Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Know Your Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Starting/Stopping Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Maintenance and Repair Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Cleaning and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E17
WARNING
THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS
CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO
CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER
REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
