User manual MTD GT1622

[. . . ] Before you start assembling your new equipment, please locate the model plate on the unit and copy the information from it onto the space provided below. The information on the model plate is very important if you need help from our Customer Support Department or an authorized dealer. € The model number is located on the engine. a sample model plate is shown and explained below. [. . . ] While firmly holding the add-on, push it straight into the EZ-Link™ coupler. NOTE: Aligning the release button with the guide recess will help installation. Release Button EZ-Link™ Coupler Primary Hole Upper Shaft Housing Figure 10 Lower Shaft Housing Removing the Cutting Attachment or Add-Ons 1. While firmly holding the upper shaft housing, pull the cutting attachment or add-on straight out of the EZ-Link™ coupler. CAUTION: Lock the release button in the primary hole and securely tighten the knob before operating this unit Installing the Cutting Attachment or Add-On WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury and damage to the unit, shut off the unit before removing or installing add-ons. NOTE: Place the unit on the ground or on a work bench to make add-on installation or removal easier. EZ-Link™ Coupler Release Button 90˚ Edging Hole (Trimmer Only) 180˚ Edging Hole (Trimmer Only) Knob Figure 11 CAUTION: The cutting attachment and addons with the EZ-Link™ system are to be used in the primary hole unless stated otherwise in the specific add-ons operator’s manual. Using the wrong hole could lead to personal injury or damage to the unit. Guide Recess Figure 9 Knob For edging (when using the line head cutting attachment with EZ-Link™ models), lock the release button of the cutting attachment into the 90° edging hole or the 180° edging hole. 10 SECTION 6: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Holding the Trimmer WARNING: Always wear eye, hearing, foot and body protection to reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit. Before operating the unit, stand in the operating position. If you attempt a line release in tall grass, the engine may stall. Always keep the trimming line fully extended. Line release becomes more difficult when the cutting line gets shorter. 11 Figure 14 SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS Maintenance Schedule Perform these required maintenance procedures at the frequency stated in the table. These procedures should also be a part of any seasonal tune-up. NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require special tools or skills. If you are unsure about these procedures take your unit to any non-road engine repair establishment, individual or authorized service dealer. WARNING: To prevent serious injury, never perform maintenance or repairs with unit running. Disconnect the spark plug wire to ensure that the unit cannot start. FREQUENCY Before starting engine Every 10 hours Every 25 hours NOTE: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and system may be performed by any non-road engine repair establishment, individual or authorized service dealer. In order to assure peak performance of your engine, inspection of the engine exhaust port may be necessary after 50 hours of operation. [. . . ] € 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. 21 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. [. . . ]