User manual MTD 41CDC02G100

[. . . ] Inside Back Cover To the Owner Thank you for buying this quality product. This modern outdoor power tool will provide many hours of useful service. This operator’s manual provides you with easy-to-understand operating instructions. Before starting or operating this equipment, read the whole manual and follow all the instructions to keep your new outdoor power tool in top operating condition. [. . . ] € The life of your cutting line is dependent upon: • Following the trimming techniques • What vegetation is being cut • Where vegetation is cut For example, the line will wear faster when trimming against a foundation wall as opposed to trimming around a tree. decorative Trimming Decorative trimming is accomplished by removing all vegetation around trees , posts , fences and more. Rotate the whole unit so that the cutting attachment is at a 30° angle to the ground (Fig. 10 Section 6 Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Perform these required maintenance procedures at the frequency stated in the table. NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require special tools or skills. If you are unsure about these procedures take your unit to any nonroad engine repair establishment. 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. If you notice lost RPM, poor performance or general lack of acceleration, this service may be required. If you feel your engine is in need of this inspection, refer service to any non-road engine repair establishment, individual or authorized service dealer for repair. DO NOT attempt to perform this process yourself as engine damage may result from contaminants involved in the cleaning process for the port. To prevent serious injury, never perform maintenance or repairs with unit running. FREQUENCY Before starting engine Every 10 hours Every 25 hours MAINTENANCE REQUIRED Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel Clean and re-oil air filter Check and clean spark arrestor Check spark plug condition and gap Inspect exhaust port and spark arrestor screen for clogging or obstruction to assure maximum performance levels REFER TO Page 8 Page 14 Page 14 Page 16 Page 14 Every 50 hours Line Installation Bump Knob This section covers both SplitLine™ and standard single line installation. Using line other than the specified may make the engine overheat or fail. There are two methods to replace the trimming line: • Wind the inner reel with new line • Install a prewound inner reel Fig. 6-1 11 Maintenance (continued) Winding the Existing Inner Reel Outer Spool Shaft Inner Reel 1. Hold the outer spool with one hand and unscrew the bump knob counterclockwise (Fig. Use a clean cloth to wipe the inner reel, spring, shaft and inner surface of the outer spool. NOTE: SplitLine™ can only be used with the inner reel containing slotted holes. NOTE: Always use the correct line length when installing trimming line on the unit. Insert each end of the line through one of the two holes in the inner reel. Pull the line through the inner reel so that the loop is as small as possible (Fig. [. . . ] € 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. 19 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. Cub Cadet LLC 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. [. . . ]