User manual MTD 7192

[. . . ] 22 PRODUCT REFERENCES, ILLUSTRATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS All information, illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. SERVICE INFORMATION Service on this unit both within and after the warranty period should be performed only by an authorized and approved service dealer. € 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 Or • Go to www. Com on the World Wide Web for a list of authorized service dealers DO NOT RETURN THE UNIT TO THE RETAILER. [. . . ] € Cut grass over 8 inches (200 mm) by working from top to bottom in small increments to avoid premature line wear or engine drag. € Slowly move the trimmer into and out of the cutting area at the desired height. € The life of your cutting line is dependent upon; • Adherence of the listed trimming techniques • What vegetation is 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. 9 ADJUSTING TRIMMING LINE LENGTH The Bump Head™ cutting attachment allows you to release trimming line without stopping the engine. To release more line, lightly tap the cutting attachment on the ground (Fig. Line release becomes more difficult as cutting line becomes shorter DECORATIVE TRIMMING Decorative trimming is accomplished by removing all vegetation around trees, posts, fences, etc. Rotate the whole unit so that the cutting attachment is at a 30° angle to the ground (Fig. A blade in the cutting attachment shield will cut the line to the proper length if any excess line is released. Line release becomes more difficult when the cutting line gets shorter. 11 11 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Perform these required maintenance procedures at the frequency stated in the table. NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require special tools or skills. To clean the shaft underneath the plunger, press down on the plunger (Fig. Shaft Plunger Releasing the Inner Reel If the SpeedSpool® does not release line correctly, pull the ends of the line firmly from the spool (Fig. If this does not the release line, follow the Cleaning the SpeedSpool® instructions. CLEANING THE SPEEDSPOOL® Cleaning the SpeedSpool® may be necessary if: • A jammed or excessive line must be removed • The SpeedSpool® becomes difficult to wind or does not operate correctly when bumping the head on the ground Fig. 22 NOTE: The inner reel must be totally dry before reinstalling it into the outer spool. Install new line as described in Line Installation for the SpeedSpool®. Hold the outer spool, and unscrew the bump knob counterclockwise (Fig. 181468 These SpeedSpool® replacement parts can be purchased from your local authorized dealer. 14 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE Removing the Air Filter/Muffler Cover WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always turn your trimmer off and allow it to cool before you clean or service it. NOTE: The choke lever must be in the PARTIAL choke position (B) to remove the air filter/ muffler cover. Remove the four (4) screws securing the air filter/muffler cover (Fig. [. . . ] 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 with 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. This limited warranty shall only apply if this product has been operated and maintained in accordance with the Operator’s Manual furnished with the product, and has not been subject to misuse, abuse, commercial use, neglect, accident, improper maintenance, alteration, vandalism, theft, fire, water or damage because of other peril or natural disaster. [. . . ]