User manual MTD 20HP Z-FORCE 44 53AA5A7M710

[. . . ] Read the whole manual and follow all the instructions to keep your new outdoor power tool in top operating condition. TABLE OF CONTENTS Service Information . . 12 Maintenance and Repair Instructions . . 15 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. [. . . ] If you can’t see fuel in the bulb, press and release the bulb as many times as it takes before you can see fuel in it. Place the choke lever in Position 1 (Fig. Place the unit in the starting position (Fig. Move the throttle control to the fast position ( ) (Fig. Pull the starter rope briskly 1 to 3 times to start the engine. Allow the engine to warm up for 15 to 30 seconds. The unit is ready for use. Primer Bulb Fig. The engine does not start, go back to step 3. The engine fails to start after a couple attempts, place the choke lever in Position 3 and move the throttle control to the fast position ( ). Pull the starter rope briskly 3 to 8 times. If not, repeat. STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS 1. • Always hold the unit with both hands when operating. Keep a firm grip on both the front and rear handle or grips. • To reduce the risk of hearing loss associated with sound level(s), hearing protection is required. OPERATING AS A BLOWER Converting to a Blower 1. Set the blower/vacuum mode change-over lever to the up position (Blower Mode) (Fig. NOTE: Never use the unit with the lever in a position half way between either mode. Place the shoulder harness over your head and onto your shoulder and adjust it. Refer to Installing the Shoulder Harness. Vacuum Mode Change-over lever Blower Mode Fig. 12 12 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Blower Operating Procedures Hold the blower as shown in Figures 14, 15, and 16. Sweep from side to side with the nozzle several inches above the ground or floor. Slowly advance the unit, keeping the accumulated pile of debris in front of you. Most dry blowing operations are better suited to low speeds, rather than high. [. . . ] in) Operating RPM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 100 - 8, 700 rpm Idle Speed RPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 600 - 4, 800 rpm Ignition Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electronic On/Off Stop Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]