Controls And Features - MTD 260 Series Operator's Manual

Controls and Features

Recoil Starter
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is attached to the right side of the upper
handle. Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter rope to
start the unit.
Trimmer Deflector
The trimmer deflector is connected to the trimmer base and it is
used to prevent debris from being thrown.
Control Lever
The control lever must be depressed to start the engine and
rotation of trimmer spindle assembly. Releasing the control lever
stops the engine and trimmer spindle assembly.
WARNING:
This control lever is a safety device.
Never attempt to bypass its operations.
Control Lever
Trimmer Deflector
Figure 4-6
Spindle
The spindle rotates the trimmer line.
Trimmer Line
The trimmer line is attached to the spindle assembly and it is
used to trim grass, vegetation, undergrowth and weeds.
Flywheel Screen
Keep the flywheel screen free of grass clippings and debris at all
times.
Engine Controls
See the separate engine manual for the location and function of
the controls on the engine.
Flywheel Screen
Trimmer Line
Spindle
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