Operating Instructions - MTD YM26CO, YM26CS, YM26SS, YM26BC Operator's Manual

OPERATING THE EZ-LINK
(Not Available on the YM26C0)
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:
the operator's manual for the add-on to be
used with this unit.
WARNING:
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. 23).
2. Press and hold the release button (Fig. 23).
3. While firmly holding the upper shaft housing, pull
the cutting attachment or add-on straight out of the
EZ-Link™ coupler (Fig. 24).
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. 23).
EZ-Link™ Coupler
Knob
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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SYSTEM
Prior to operation,
read and understand
To avoid serious
personal injury and
Release Button
Guide Recess
Fig. 23
2. While firmly holding the add-on, push it straight into
the EZ-Link™ coupler (Fig. 24).
NOTE: Aligning the release button with the guide recess
will help installation (Fig. 23).
EZ-Link™ Coupler
Upper Shaft Housing
3. Turn the knob clockwise to tighten (Fig. 25).
CAUTION:
hole (Fig. 24) and securely tighten the knob
before operating this unit.
90˚ Edging Hole
(Trimmer Only)
CAUTION:
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 or the 180°
edging hole (Fig. 25).
Release Button
Primary Hole
Lower Shaft Housing
Fig. 24
Lock the release
button in the primary
180˚ Edging Hole
(Trimmer Only)
Knob
Fig. 25
The add-ons with the
coupler system is to