Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting OPERatOR'S 22=inch String Trimmer • Warranty UAL -- Moclel Series 260 MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019 FormNo.
1 ToTheOwner ThankYou Thank you for purchasing an MTD String Trimmer. engineered to provide excellent operated and maintained. Please read this entire manual It instructs performance It was carefully when properly and equipment If applicable, prior to operating the equipment. you how to safely and easily set up, operate safety practices at all times.
2 importantSafeOperationPractices WARNING: This symbol could endanger points out important the personal all instructions safety and/or in this manual with these instructions before property attempting may result in personal When you see this symbol. safety instructions of yourself to operate which, if not followed, and others. this machine. Read and follow Failure to comply injury.
11. Donotputhands orfeetnear orunderrotating parts. Keep 24. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch. clear ofdischarge area atalltimes astherotating spindle andtrimmer linescancause injury. 25. Only use parts and accessories made for this machine by 12. Never operate thestringtrimmer withoutproper shields, the manufacturer. Failure to do so can result in personal guards, control lever orothersafety protective devices in injury. place andworking. 26.
4. Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, doorways, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure your vision of a child who may run into the string trimmer. Before cleaning, repairing, spindle and all moving or inspecting, spark plug wire and ground unintended starting. Disconnect 6. Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this machine. Children 14 and over should read and understand intervals the instructions manufacture's (O.E.M.) parts only, listed in this manual.
SparkArrestor Notice Regarding Emissions Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) are certified to operate may include the following Modification (EM), Oxidizing Injection on regular emission unleaded control gasoline, internal combustion engine and should not be used This machine is equipped with an on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush WARNING: and systems: Engine Catalyst (OC), Secondary Air
SafetySymbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear machine before attempting to assemble and operate. on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, assemble and follow all instructions attempting to EYE PROTECTION _:JlU m Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles ® in the manual(s) before and operate when operating this machine.
co R =4 z I z -4 m O X z =o 15° Slope t_ -4 15° Slope (TOO STEEP) (OK) _ Figure1 Figure2 15° das2ed line USE THiS SLOPE GAUGE TO DETERMINE iF A SLOPE iS TOO STEEP FOR SAFE OPERATION[ To check the slope, proceed as follows: 1. Remove this page and fold along the dashed 2. Locate a vertical 3. Align either side of the slope gauge with the object 4. Adjust gauge up or clown until the left corner touches 5.
3 Assembly& Set-Up Contents of Carton One Bottle of Oil One String Trimmer One String Trimmer Manual Operator's One Engine Operator's Assembly 3, /VOTE:This string trimmer is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine, Fill up the gasoline and oil as instructed in the accompanying engine manual BEFORE operating your machine, Upper Handle 1. Remove the wing knob and carriage lower handle and the right lower 2.
Starter Rope Set-Up 1. Disconnected the spark plug boot from the spark plug (refer to the seperate Engine Manual). GasandOilFill-Up 2. Pivot the control Refer to the separate engine owner's handle against the upper handle and pull engine manual for additional information. the rope out of the engine. 3. Loop the rope through 4. Tighten the eye bolt to the handle using the lock nut. DO NOT overtighten. 1. Add oil provided of the box. 2. Service the engine the eye bolt. See Figure 3-3.
4 Controls andFeatures eve Recoil Starter r t_ ..... jt/_lywneel _creen Trimmer Line / Trimmer Deflector Spindle . Figure 4-6 gecoUStarter Spindle The recoil starter is attached to the right side of the upper handle. Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter rope to start the unit.
5 Operation Operate the string trimmer Adjustingthe Spindle Height The spindle height can be adjusted do so, proceed as follows: 1. Loosen the wing nut found shaft. Note:The from the spindle Slide the spindle position for various applications. before upward To at a slower walking speed when tall, thick weeds or grass. Clean the underside of the trimmer after each use to remove any debris build up. on each side of the spindle wing nuts are designed removed 2.
6 Maintenance& Adjustments DeckCare Maintenance Clean underside General Recommendations Always observe maintenance. The warranty safety rules when performing on this string trimmer any does not cover items Changing as instructed of engine-governed Periodically should Tip trimmer firmly. any direction and do not leave the trimmer tipped WARNING: tip Oil thecan trimmer than 90 ° in for any length Never of time. drain more into the upper part of the engine causing a starting problem. 3.
Troubleshooting Problem Engine Fails to start Cause 1. Control Remedy lever disengaged. I. Engage control lever. 2, Spark plug boot disconnected. 2. Connect wire to spark boot. 3, Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 4. Engine not primed (if equipped 5. with pnmer). Faulty spark plug. 4. Pnme engine as _nstructed in the Operation section. 5. Clean, adjust gap, or replace. 6. Blocked fuel line. 6. Clean fuel line. 7. Engine flooded. 7.
9 ReplacementParts Component [ J Phone (800) 800-7310 serial number or (330) 220-4683 ready). Parts Manual to order replacement downloads are also available Part Number and Description 951-14437 Spark Plug 951-10298 Air Cleaner Kit 951-14407 Fuel Cap Assembly 951-10358A Fuel Filter 746-05141 Control Cable, 48" 734-04030 Wheel 731-2315 Deflector 731-2329 Trail Shield 490-040-M035 .
MANUFACTURER'S The limited respect warranty set forth to new merchandise below is given purchased LiMiTED WARRANTY FOR b.
