User manual MTD 81

[. . . ] This modern outdoor power tool will provide many hours of useful service. You will find it to be a great labor-saving device. This operator’s manual provides you with easy-to-understand operating instructions. Read the whole manual and follow all the instructions to keep your new outdoor power tool in top operating condition. [. . . ] ) bottle of 2-cycle oil makes a 40:1 fuel/oil ratio. Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before filling the fuel tank. Keep sparks and open flames at a distance from the area. WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly to avoid injury from fuel spray. Never operate the unit without the fuel cap securely in place. WARNING: Add fuel in a clean, well ventilated area outdoors. Do not start the engine until fuel vapors dissipate. nOTE: Dispose of the old fuel/oil mix in accordance to Federal , State and Local regulations. 10 STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS STARTING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Operate this unit only in a well- ventilated outdoor area. Make sure you are in the starting position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. To avoid serious injury, the operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting. Check for the following: • The operator is wearing eye protection and proper clothing • With a slightly-bent right arm, the operator’s right hand is holding the shaft grip • The operator’s left arm is straight, the left hand holding the J-handle • The unit is at waist level • The cutting attachment is parallel to the ground and easily contacts the grass without the need to bend over Once you are in the operating position, hook the shoulder strap to the unit. Each time the head is bumped, about 1 inch (25. A blade in the cutting attachment shield will cut the line to 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. CAUTION: Do not remove or alter the line cutting blade assembly. Excessive line length will make the clutch overheat. This may lead to serious personal injury or damage to the unit. [. . . ] warranty services or repairs will be provided at all Authorized Bolens Service Centers. € 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. 25 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC with respect with new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. [. . . ]