User manual MTD 24HP TANK 53CB5DBW750 PARTS MANUAL

[. . . ] The information on the model plate is very important if you need help from our Customer Support Department or an authorized dealer. € You can locate the model number by looking on the side of the engine. a sample model plate is shown and explained below. For future reference, please copy the model number and the serial number of the equipment in the space provided. [. . . ] Some line breakage will occur from: • • • • Entanglement with foreign matter Normal line fatigue An attempt to cut thick, stalky weeds Forcing the line into objects such as walls or fence posts Tips for Best Trimming Results • • • For best trimming results, operate unit at full throttle. Keep the cutting attachment parallel to the ground. Allow the tip of the line to do the cutting, especially along walls. Cutting with more than the tip will reduce cutting efficiency and may overload the engine. Cut grass over 8 inches (200 mm) tall by working from top to bottom in small increments to avoid premature line wear or engine drag. Cut from left to right whenever possible. Cutting to the right improves the unit's cutting efficiency. Clippings are thrown away from the operator. Slowly move the trimmer into and out of the cutting area at the desired height. The life of your cutting line is dependent upon: • • Following the trimming techniques What vegetation is being cut • • • Figure 9 Adjusting Trimming Line Length The Bump Head™ cutting attachment allows you to release trimming line without stopping the engine. To release more line, lightly tap the cutting attachment on the ground (Figure 10) while operating the trimmer at high speed. REFER TO Page 8 Page 13 Page 14 Page 16 Page 14 Every 50 hours Line Installation This section covers both SplitLine™ and standard single line installation. Using line other than the specified may make the engine overheat or fail. WARNING: Never use metal-reinforced line, wire, chain or rope. These can break off and become dangerous projectiles. There are two methods to replace the trimming line: • Wind the inner reel with new line • Install a prewound inner reel Figure 12 Bolt Bump Knob Winding the Existing Inner Reel 1. Hold the outer spool with one hand and unscrew the bump knob counterclockwise. Inspect the bolt inside the bump knob to make sure it moves freely. Remove the inner reel from the outer spool. Use a clean cloth to wipe the inner reel, spring, shaft, and inner surface of the outer spool. figure 13 Outer Spool Spring Inner Reel 11 SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 5. Check the indexing teeth on the inner reel and outer spool for wear. [. . . ] € The following components are included in the emission related warranty of the engine, air filter, carburetor, primer, fuel lines, fuel pick up/fuel filter, ignition module, spark plug and muffler. 19 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD SOUTHWEST INC (“MTD”) with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. MTD warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in material or workmanship. 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. [. . . ]