User manual MTD Y765

[. . . ] Operator’s Manual 2-Cycle Gasoline Trimmer Model Y765 IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY P/N 769-01536 (1/05) INTRODUCTION THANK YOU Thank you for buying this quality product. This modern outdoor power tool will provide many hours of useful service. This operator’s manual provides you with easy-tounderstand operating instructions. Read the whole manual and follow all the instructions to keep your new outdoor power tool in top operating condition. [. . . ] In order to assure peak performance of your engine, inspection of the engine exhaust port may be necessary after 50 hours of operation. If you notice lost RPM, poor performance or general lack of acceleration, this service may be required. If you feel your engine is in need of this inspection, refer service to any non-road engine repair establishment, individual or authorized service dealer for repair. DO NOT attempt to perform this process yourself as engine damage may result from contaminants involved in the cleaning process for the port. WARNING: FREQUENCY Before starting engine Every 10 hours Every 25 hours Every 50 hours MAINTENANCE REQUIRED Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel Clean and re-oil air filter Check and clean spark arrestor Check spark plug condition and gap Inspect exhaust port and spark arrestor screen for clogging or obstruction to assure maximum performance levels REFER TO Page 8 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 14 LINE INSTALLATION This section covers both SplitLine™ and standard single line installation. Use a clean cloth to clean the the inner reel, spring, shaft, and inner surface of the outer spool. Check the indexing teeth on the inner reel and outer spool for wear (Fig. WARNING: There are two methods to replace the trimming line: • Wind the inner reel with new line • Install a prewound inner reel Winding the Existing Inner Reel 1. Hold the outer spool with one hand and unscrew the Bump Knob™ counterclockwise (Fig. 14 11 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS For Use with Single Line ONLY Slotted Holes For Use with SplitLine™ or Single Line 9. Insert the end of the line into the open hole in the inner reel and pull the line tight to make the loop as small as possible (Fig. Wind the line in tight even layers in the direction indicated on the inner reel. NOTE: Failure to wind the line in the direction indicated will cause the cutting attachment to operate incorrectly. 15 NOTE: SplitLine™ can only be used with the inner reel with the slotted holes. NOTE: Always use the correct line length when installing trimming line on the unit. Insert the ends of the line through the eyelets in the outer spool and place inner reel with spring inside the outer spool (Fig. While holding the inner reel and outer spool, grasp the ends and pull firmly to release the line from the holding slots in the reel. Take approximately 20 feet (6 m) of new trimming line, loop it into two equal lengths. Insert each end of the line through one of the two holes in the inner reel (Fig. Pull the line through the inner reel so that the loop is as small as possible. Place your index finger between the two lines to stop the lines from overlapping. 19 Holding Slots NOTE: The spring must be assembled on the inner reel before reassembling the cutting attachment. [. . . ] This limited warranty shall only apply if this product has been operated and maintained in accordance with the Operator’s Manual furnished with the product, and has not been subject to misuse, abuse, commercial use, neglect, accident, improper maintenance, alteration, vandalism, theft, fire, water or damage because of other peril or natural disaster. Damage resulting from the installation or use of any accessory or attachment not approved by MTD for use with the product(s) covered by this manual will void your warranty as to any resulting damage. This warranty is limited to ninety (90) days from the date of original retail purchase for any MTD product that is used for rental or commercial purposes, or any other incomeproducing purpose. hOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warranty service is available , WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE THROUGH YOUR LOCAL AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER. [. . . ]