Operating Instructions - MTD Yard Machines Y26SS Operator's Manual

OPERATING THE EZ-LINK ™ SYSTEM
The EZ-Link™ system enables the use of these optional Add-
Ons:
Blower/Vacuum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BV720r
Cultivator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GC720r
Edger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LE720r
Hedge Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HS720r
Snow Thrower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ST720r
Straight Shaft Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SS725r
Tree Pruner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TP720r
Turbo Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TB720r
WARNING:
Prior to operation, read and
understand the operator's manual for the add-on to
be used with this unit.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury and
damage to the unit, shut the unit off before
removing or installing add-ons.
Removing the Cutting Attachment or Add-On
1. Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 11).
2. Press and hold the release button (Fig. 11).
EZ-Link™ Coupler
Knob
Fig. 11
3. While firmly holding the upper shaft housing, pull the
cutting attachment or add-on straight out of the EZ-
Link™ coupler (Fig. 12).
EZ-Link™ Coupler
Primary Hole
Upper Shaft Housing
Fig. 12
Installing the Cutting Attachment or Add-On
NOTE: Place the unit on the ground or on a work bench to
make add-on installation or removal easier.
1. Turn knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 11).
2. While firmly holding the add-on, push it straight into the
EZ-Link™ coupler (Fig. 12).

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Release Button
Guide Recess
Release Button
Lower Shaft Housing
6
NOTE: Aligning the release button with the guide recess will
help installation (Fig. 11).
3. Turn the knob clockwise to tighten (Fig. 13).
CAUTION:
Lock the release button in the primary
hole (Fig. 12) and securely tighten the knob before
operating this unit.
90˚ Edging Hole
(Trimmer Only)
Fig. 13
CAUTION:
The add-ons with the coupler system is
to be used in the primary hole only. Using the wrong
hole could lead to personal injury or damage to the unit.
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 (Fig. 13).
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 (Fig.
14). Check for the following:
• The operator is wearing
eye protection and proper
clothing
• With a slightly-bent right
arm, the operator's right
hand is holding the shaft
grip
• The operator's left arm is
straight, the left hand
holding the assist handle
• The unit is at waist level
• The cutting attachment is
parallel to the ground and
easily contacts the grass
without the need to bend
over
Knob
Fig. 14