User manual MTD 20597

[. . . ] Read the whole manual and follow all the instructions to keep your new outdoor power tool in top operating condition. 7 PRODUCT REFERENCES, ILLUSTRATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS All information, illustrations, and specifications in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice. Inside Back Cover SERVICE INFORMATION Service on this unit both within and after the warranty period should be performed only by an authorized and approved service dealer. [. . . ] € Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid. Keep handles dry, clean and free from debris. Refer to them often and use them to instruct other users. If you loan someone this unit, also loan them these instructions. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information. sYMBOL MEANING • SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates danger , warning , or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs. SYMBOL MEANING • THROWN OBJECTS CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY WARNING: Do not operate unit without proper attachments and guards in place. € WARNING - READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL Read the Operator’s Manual(s) and follow all warnings and safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders. Do not mix them directly in the engine fuel tank. See the table below for specific gas and oil mixing ratios. ) bottle of 2-cycle oil makes a 40:1 fuel/oil ratio. As little as 1% water in the fuel can make fuel and oil separate. When using alcohol-blended fuel, use fresh fuel (less than 60 days old). Prime the carburetor by fully pressing and releasing the primer bulb 10 times (Fig. Grip the handle firmly and press the safety trigger and press/squeeze the throttle trigger to the Full Throttle position (Fig. Pull the starter rope out a short way until you feel resistance (approximately 4”). Then continue with a smooth rapid pull (for a strong spark). Pull the rope briskly in this manner 4 times (Fig. With the throttle trigger still in the Full Throttle position, pull the starter rope 4 more times. [. . . ] 14 TROUBLESHOOTING ENGINE WILL NOT START OR STARTS BUT WILL NOT RUN CAUSE Empty fuel tank Incorrect starting procedure Old or improperly mixed fuel Fouled spark plug Plugged spark arrestor Plugged fuel filter ACTION Fill fuel tank with properly mixed fuel Follow starting instructions shown in operator’s manual Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel mixture Replace or clean the spark plug Clean or replace spark arrestor Replace fuel filter UNIT STARTS, BUT ENGINE HAS LOW POWER CAUSE Air filter is plugged Old or improperly mixed fuel Improper carburetor adjustment Choke lever is in incorrect position ACTION Replace or clean the air filter Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel mixture Adjust according to the Carburetor Adjustments section Move choke lever to Position 3 ENGINE HESITATES CAUSE Improper carburetor adjustment ACTION Take to an authorized service dealer for an adjustment NO POWER UNDER LOAD CAUSE Improper carburetor adjustment ACTION Take to an authorized service dealer for an adjustment ENGINE RUNS ERRATICALLY CAUSE Incorrect spark plug gap ACTION Adjust gap to 0. 635 mm) or clean/replace plug UNIT SMOKES EXCESSIVELY CAUSE Improper carburetor mixture/adjustment Old or improperly mixed fuel ACTION Take to an authorized service dealer for an adjustment Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel mixture CUTTING ATTACHMENT WILL NOT ADVANCE LINE CAUSE Cutting attachment bound with grass Cutting attachment out of line Cutting head dirty Line twisted when refilled ACTION Stop the engine and clean cutting attachment Refill with new line Clean inner reel and outer spool Disassemble and rewind the line CUTTING ATTACHMENT AND SHAFT ARE HOT TO THE TOUCH CAUSE Weed wrap ACTION Remove weed wrap If further assistance is required, contact your authorized service dealer. 15 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC (“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 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. [. . . ]