Know Your Trimmer - MTD Yard Machines LT31CS Operator's Manual

SECTION 2: KNOW YOUR TRIMMER
KNOW YOUR UNIT
APPLICATIONS
As a trimmer:
• Cutting grass and light weeds
• Edging
• Decorative trimming around trees, fences, etc.
Spark Plug
Air Filter/Muffler
Cover
Cutting Blade
Gear Housing
Choke
Lever
Primer
Bulb
J-Handle
Muffler
Blade Shield /
Guard Mount
Cutting Head Guard
Cutting Head
As a brushcutter:
• Cutting weeds and light brush of up to 12.7mm
(1/2-in.) in diameter
Fuel Cap
Starter Rope Grip
Shaft Grip
Support
Fitting
On/Off
Stop
Control
Shaft
Housing
Line Cutting Blade
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Throttle
Control
Throttle Lock-Out
Throttle Control