Maintenance And Repair Instructions - MTD Yard Machines Y700 Operator's Manual

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. Always service and repair a cool
unit. Disconnect the spark plug wire to
ensure that the unit cannot start.
FREQUENCY
Before starting engine
Every 10 hours
Every 25 hours
Every 50 hours
Line Installation
This section covers both SplitLine™ and standard single
line installation.
Always use Genuine Factory Parts™ 0.080 in. (2.03 mm)
replacement line. Using line other than the specified may
make the engine overheat or fail.
WARNING: Never use metal-reinforced line,
wire, chain or rope. These can break off
and become dangerous projectiles.
There are two methods to replace the trimming line:
• Wind the inner reel with new line
• Install a prewound inner reel
Winding the Existing Inner Reel
1. Hold the outer spool with one hand and unscrew the
bump knob counterclockwise. See Figure 12. Inspect
the bolt inside the bump knob to make sure it moves
freely. Replace the bump knob if damaged.
2. Remove the inner reel from the outer spool. See
Figure 13.
3. Remove spring from the inner reel. See Figure 13.
4. Use a clean cloth to wipe the inner reel, spring, shaft,
and inner surface of the outer spool.
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
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.
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Bolt
Bump Knob
Figure 12
Outer Spool
Spring
Inner Reel
Figure 13