User manual MTD OEM-190-103

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] 13) while operating the trimmer at high speed. NOTE: Always keep the trimming line fully extended. Line release becomes more difficult as the cutting line becomes shorter. Each time the head is bumped, about 1 inch (25. A blade in the cutting attachment shield will cut the line to Fig. 13 the proper length if excess line is released. For best results, tap the Bump Head™ on bare ground or hard soil. If line release is attempted in tall grass, the engine may stall. Always keep the trimming line fully extended. Line release becomes more difficult as the cutting line becomes shorter. NOTE: Do not rest the Bump Head™ on the ground while the unit is running. Line Loading Hole Insert the line into the locking hole (Fig. Pull the line from the outer spool until the line is tight against the inner reel (Fig. Repeat procedures 4-6 with the second piece of line. Wind the inner reel counterclockwise until approximately four (4) inches (102 mm) of line remain (Fig. WARNING: Always use the correct line length when installing trimming line on the unit. The line may not release properly if the line is too long. If winding the line becomes difficult or if the line jams, pull the ends of the line from the spool (Fig. Continue winding the inner reel counterclockwise until approximately 6 inches of line is left. NOTE: The inner reel must be totally dry before reinstalling it into the outer spool. Do not lubricate the inner reel or outer spool assembly. 19 Inner Reel Place the inner reel into the outer spool. [. . . ] € Any manufacturer approved replacement part may be used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repair of emission related parts and will be provided without charge to the owner. Any replacement part that is equivalent in performance or durability may be used in non-warranty maintenance or repair and will not reduce the warranty obligations of the manufacturer • 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. 17 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC (“Troy-Bilt”) with respect with new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. Troy-Bilt 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. [. . . ]