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or 1-800-668-1238 in CANADA IMPORTANT MANUAL DO NOT THROW AWAY INTRODUCTION THANK YOU Thank you for buying this quality product. 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-tounderstand operating instructions. Read the whole manual and follow all the instructions to keep your new outdoor power tool in top operating condition. PRODUCT REFERENCES, ILLUSTRATIONSAND 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. Copyright© 2003 MTD SOUTHWEST INC, All Rights Reserved. SERVICE INFORMATION Service on this unit both within and after the warranty period should be performed only by an authorized and approved service dealer. For service call 1-800-345-8746 in the United States, or 1-800-668-1238 in Canada to obtain a list of authorized service dealers near you. For more details about your unit, visit our website at DO NOT RETURN THE UNIT TO THE RETAILER. PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY SERVICE. Before beginning, locate the unit’s model plate. It lists the model and serial numbers of your unit. Refer to the sample plate below and copy the information for future reference. S/N : ITEM : MODEL : Copy the model and parent part number here: Copy the serial number here: Make sure you carefully read and understand this manual before starting or operating this equipment. THIS PRODUCT IS COVERED BY ONE OR MORE U.S. PATENTS. OTHER PATENTS PENDING. TABLE OF CONTENTS Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Rules for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Know Your Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Oil and Fuel Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Starting/Stopping Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Maintenance and Repair Instructions . . . . . . . . . . .11 Cleaning and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Accessories and Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . .13 Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inside Back Cover SPARK ARRESTOR NOTE NOTE: For users on U.S. Forest Land and in the states of California, Maine, Oregon and Washington. All U.S. Forest Land and the state of California (Public Resources Codes 4442 and 4443), Oregon and Washington require, by law that certain internal combustion engines operated on forest brush and/or grass-covered areas be equipped with a spark arrestor, maintained in effective working order, or the engine be constructed, equipped and maintained for the prevention of fire. Check with your state or local authorities for regulations pertaining to these requirements. Failure to follow these requirements could subject you to liability or a fine. This unit is factory equipped with a spark arrestor. If it requires replacement, ask your LOCAL SERVICE DEALER to install the Spark Arrestor Kit. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING WARNING THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM. RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment. 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. FOR QUESTIONS, CALL 1-800-345-8746 in the United States, or 1-800-668-1238 in Canada The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures. SYMBOL MEANING Indicates SAFETY ALERT: danger, warning or caution. Attention is required in order to avoid serious personal injury. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs. SYMBOL MEANING Failure to obey a DANGER: safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. Failure to obey a WARNING: safety warning can result in injury to yourself and others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. Failure...