User manual MTD FR18

[. . . ] This operator’s manual provides you with easy-tounderstand operating instructions. Read the entire manual and follow all of the instructions to keep your new outdoor power tool in top operating condition. The other manual that came with your power tool, the parts manual, contains all of the information that you need to order parts. II. TABLE OF CONTENTS California Emission Regulations . [. . . ] The engine should start within three (3) to eight (8) pulls. Keep throttle trigger depressed for 5 to 10 seconds to warm up engine. NOTE: Choking is not required when starting a warm engine. Start a warm engine in the “RUN” POSITION. 6 Choke Lever Start (A) 10. To stop the engine, put the IGNITION SWITCH IN THE "OFF" POSITION (Fig. 7 9 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING THE CLICK-LINK SYSTEM This unit is equipped with a Click-Link® System, which enables optional attachments to be installed on the unit. The optional attachments are: Blower/Vacuum. TB720r WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, shut off the unit prior to removing or installing any attachments. Removing the Lower (Attachment) Boom NOTE: To make removing the boom easier, place the unit on the ground or on a table. Press and hold the release button in (Fig. While firmly holding the upper boom, pull the lower boom straight out of the Click-Link (Fig. 10). MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE These required maintenance procedures should be performed at the frequency stated in the table. They should also be included as part of any seasonal tune-up. WARNING: Never perform maintenance or repairs with unit running. Always perform maintenance and repairs on a cool unit. Disconnect spark plug wire to make sure the unit will not start. FREQUENCY Daily or Before Starting Engine Every 10 Hours Every 50 Hours MAINTENANCE REQUIRED Fill fuel tank with correct oil and fuel mixture. Check spark plug condition and gap. REFER TO: Page 8 Pages 14-15 Page 16 11 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS LINE INSTALLATION FOR THE SPEEDSPOOL® The trimming line in the speed spool may be replaced by two different methods. • Winding the existing inner reel with new line • Installing a prewound inner reel TO INSTALL NEW TRIMMING LINE, IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO REMOVE THE BUMP KNOB. The Correct Line to Use WARNING: Always use genuine Ryobi replacement line. It is very important to use the correct size line. Use line with a diameter of 0. 080 in (2. 03 mm). The motor may overheat and fail if you use a larger line. [. . . ] 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. • • • • • • • • • • • 19 LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY RYOBI OUTDOOR PRODUCTS warrants each new RYOBI Product for two (2) years according to the following terms. This warranty extends to the original retail purchaser only and commences on the date of original retail purchase. Any part of the RYOBI Product manufactured or supplied by RYOBI and found in the reasonable judgement of RYOBI to be defective in material or workmanship will be repaired or replaced by an authorized RYOBI service dealer without charge for parts and labor. [. . . ]