Electric Starter or Power Start Bit Optional!
THESE OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ARE SOLD SEPARATELY!
This unit has an alternative starting method that many find easier to use than pulling on a rope.
Please contact a local retailer or call 1-800-800-7310 in the U.S., (1-800-668-1238 in Canada), for more information.
Information may also be found at www.mtdproducts.com or www.mtdproducts.ca
Quick Instructions to
Assemble Trimmers
For complete instructions, refer to the
Assembly Instructions section of this
manual.
Quick Instructions
to Start Engine
For complete instructions, refer to
Starting/ Stopping Instructions section
of this manual.
Quick Instructions to
®
Replace SplitLine
Trimmer Line
®
Replacement SplitLine
Part #49U0134K953
For single line installation,
refer to Line Installation
section of this manual.
For replacement spool
installation, refer to Installing a
Prewound Reel section of this manual.
Wind line tightly in direction of arrow.
Split other end of SplitLine
IMPORTANT: READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND FOLLOW THE SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES BEFORE OPERATING THE UNIT.
NEED HELP?
PART NO. 769-05416 P00
Read and understand all instruction, warning and danger labels on the unit.
Slot
Bracket
Slide the shield's slot onto the
While firmly holding the upper
mounting bracket. Rotate the
boom, push it straight into the
shield onto the shaft. Push
lower boom and coupler. Tighten
square bolt through shield
the allen bolt using the 3/16 allen
and bracket. Tighten washer
wrench provided until the lower
and wing nut onto bolt.
swedge boom is firmly in place.
Press primer bulb 10 times.
Move blue choke
Pull the rope 3 to 5
lever to Position 2.
times to start. Run
engine for 30-60
seconds to warm up.
Unscrew bump knob
counterclockwise. Remove
inner reel and spring.
Push 6"-7" ends into
®
0.080" holding slots.
back 6"-7".
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Put D-handle on shaft.
Move handle a minimum
6 inches away from shaft
grip. Insert clamp bolt and
tighten the wing nut.
Put blue choke lever
Crouch in starting
in Position 1.
position.
While continuing to
squeeze the throttle
control, move the blue
choke lever to Position 3.
Spool
Spring
Inner
Reel
Bump
Knob
Insert 10' of 0.080"SplitLine
hole in top of reel. Pull most of line
through hole until 3"-4" remains.
Insert or slide lines into the
eyelets in spool. Insert spring
and reel into spool.
Y2550 EC
2-Cycle Trimmer
Operator's Manual
40:1
Min. 6"
1 Gallon
Mix thoroughly in a separate fuel can:
– 3.2 fl. oz. of 2-cycle engine oil
– 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline
Place the unit on a level surface. Fill fuel tank.
NOTE: Do not mix directly in the engine fuel tank.
SQUEEZE and HOLD throttle
Pull the rope
control for ALL further steps.
5 times.
DIDN'T START?
Repeat these instructions.
If engine still fails to start, refer
to the Starting/ Stopping
Continue warming for an
instructions section of this
manual for additional starting
additional 60 seconds.
and troubleshooting information.
During this time the unit
may be used.
3"-4"
®
through
Bend short end and push it
into the other hole. Pull tight.
Pull lines firmly to release
Hold the inner reel in place.
from holding slots.
Tighten Bump Knob
clockwise.
3.2 oz
5 X
(11/09)