User manual MTD 700

[. . . ] Bujía de encendido 10 Enter all the information shown on the identification plate of your lawn scarifier into the box below. This information is very important for identifying any spare parts that are to be ordered at a later date, and for customer service. SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES USE THE UNIT CORRECTLY This unit is intended exclusively: – for use in accordance with the descriptions and safety instructions specified in this operating manual, – for use in the garden, – for trimming lawn edges and small or inaccessible grassy areas, e. Under bushes), – as well as for cutting rank weeds, shrubs and undergrowth. [. . . ] Thoroughly mix the proper ratio of 2-cycle engine oil with unleaded petrol, 40:1 (2. RECOMMENDED FUEL TYPE Always use clean, fresh, unleaded petrol (gasoline). OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STARTING INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: Squeeze the throttle control until the engine has started and warmed up. TIP: When you are trying to start a unit that has been dormant for a while (or if it is brand new or difficult to start), be sure to press and release the primer bulb 20 times. If fuel hasn't entered the bulb, press three more times, or keep pressing until it does. 710: Pull the starter rope out with a controlled and steady motion 3 times. 710: Pull the starter rope out with a controlled and steady motion 1 to 5 times to start the engine (Fig. 14 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: The unit uses Advanced Starting Technology™, which significantly reduces the effort required to start the engine. You must pull the starter rope out far enough to hear the engine attempt to start. There is no need to pull the rope briskly-- there is no harsh resistance when pulling. Be aware that this starting method is vastly different from (and much easier than) what you may be used to. After the engine warms up for 10 to 15 seconds, place the choke lever in Position 3 (Fig. NOTE: If the engine floods while attempting to start, place the choke lever in the Position 3, squeeze the throttle trigger, and pull the starter rope briskly. Start a warm engine with the ignition switch in the ON position and the choke lever in Position 2. A blade in the cutting attachment guard will cut the line to the proper length if excess line is released. Some line breakage will occur from: • Normal line fatigue • Forcing the line into objects such as walls or fence posts TIPS FOR BEST TRIMMING RESULTS • Keep the cutting attachment parallel to the ground. Cutting with more than the tip will reduce cutting efficiency and may overload the engine. ) by working from top to bottom in small increments to avoid premature line wear or engine drag. € Slowly move the trimmer into and out of the cutting area at the desired height. ADJUSTING TRIMMING LINE LENGTH The Bump Head cutting attachment allows you to release trimming line without stopping the engine. [. . . ] Adjust Idle Speed Adjuster If after checking the fuel mixture and cleaning the air filter the engine still will not idle, adjust the idle speed adjuster as follows. Start the engine and let it run about 2–3 minutes at a high speed (full throttle) to warm up. If the engine stops, insert a small phillips screwdriver into the hole in the air filter/muffler cover (Fig. Turn the idle speed adjuster in, clockwise, 1/8 of a turn at a time (as needed) until the engine idles smoothly. [. . . ]