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-to-
understand
operating
instructions.
Read the whole
manual and follow all the instructions
to keep your new
outdoor power tool in top operating condition.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Service Information
.........................
2
Rules for Safe Operation
.....................
3
Know Your Unit
............................
7
Assembly Instructions
.......................
8
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.
Oil and Fuel Information
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10
Starting/Stopping
Instructions
................
11
Operating Instructions
......................
12
Maintenance and Repair Instructions ...........
16
Troubleshooting
Chart ......................
20
Specifications
.............................
21
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.
Serial Number
=1
5IN :
Model Number
-'_
Parent PartNumber
\ MODEC ;
/
ITEM :
Warranty Information
.......................
24
Parts List ....................
Inside Back Cover
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
THE ENGINE
EXHAUST
FROM THIS
PRODUCT
CONTAINS
CHEMICALS
KNOWN
TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
TO CAUSE
CANCER,
BIRTH DEFECTS
OR OTHER
REPRODUCTIVE
HARM.