User manual MTD TB4000

[. . . ] Owner/Operator Manual 4-Cycle Trimmer/ Brush Cutter • • • • Models TB4000 – 26cc Straight Shaft Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance ©2000 MTD SOUTHWEST INC FORM 182825 (12/00) (10197 rev. A) Printed in U. S. A. Introduction 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. [. . . ] Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area. Avoid accidental starting. Be in the starting position whenever pulling the starting rope. To avoid serious personal injury, the operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting. 14 Operation (continued) Starter Rope Stop/Off (O) On/Off Stop Control Start/On (I) Fig. 5-1 PARTIAL (B) RUN (C) Primer Bulb Fig. 5-3 Throttle Control FULL Choke (A) Choke Lever Fig. Fully press and release the primer bulb slowly 5 to 7 times. Gasoline should be felt and visible in the bulb (Fig. If gasoline has not entered the bulb, press three more times, or until it does. Squeeze the throttle control to the wide open (full throttle) position. With the unit in the starting position (Fig. 5-3) pull the starter rope briskly 5 times in the FULL choke (A) position. If the engine attempts to run before the fifth pull, proceed to step 8. Move the choke lever to the PARTIAL (B) position (Fig. NOTE: The engine will not run in the FULL choke (A) position. Pull the starter rope 1 to 3 pulls until the engine starts. If the unit fails to start return to step 7. Move the choke lever to the RUN (C) position and run at full throttle for 30 seconds. Release the throttle control to the idle position and begin operation. NOTE: f the engine does not start using these procedures, repeat steps 5 through 11 using TWO (2) pulls in the FULL choke (A) position. Engine Re-Start - Warm Engine With Fuel 1. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the START [I] position (Fig. Move the choke lever to the PARTIAL (B) position (Fig. Squeeze the throttle control to the wide open (full throttle) position. [. . . ] If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should call 1-800-345-8746. 27 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD SOUTHWEST INC (“MTD”) with respect with 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 two (2) years 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. 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. [. . . ]