Operating Instructions - MTD Yard-Man YM137 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
Snow Thrower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ST720r
Straight Shaft Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SS725r
Tree Pruner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TP720r
Turbo Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TB720r
WARNING:
the operator's manual for unit to be used with
this add-on.
Removing the Cutting Attachment or Add-Ons
1. Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 6).
2. Press and hold the release button (Fig. 6).
3. While firmly holding the upper shaft housing, pull
the cutting attachment or add-on straight out of the
EZ-Link™ coupler (Fig. 7).
WARNING:
damage to the unit, shut the unit off before
removing or installing add-ons.
Installing the Cutting Attachment or Add-Ons
NOTE: To make installing or removing the add-on
easier, place the unit on the ground or on a work
bench.
1. Turn knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 6).
EZ-Link™ Coupler
Knob
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Prior to operation,
read and understand
To avoid serious
personal injury and
Release Button
Guide Recess
Fig. 6
2. While firmly holding the add-on, push it straight into
the EZ-Link™ coupler (Fig. 7).
NOTE: Aligning the release button with the guide recess
will help installation (Fig. 6).
EZ-Link™ Coupler
Primary Hole
Upper Shaft Housing
3. Turn the knob clockwise to tighten (Fig. 8).
CAUTION:
hole (Fig. 10) and securely tighten the knob
before operating this unit.
90˚ Edge
Trimming Hole
CAUTION:
be used in the primary hole only. Using the
wrong hole could lead to personal injury or
damage to the unit.
For decorative trimming/edging with the line head cutting
attachment, lock the release button of the cutting
attachment into the 90° hole or the 180° hole (Fig. 8).
For edging with the edger add-on, lock the release
button of the cutting attachment only into the 180°
trimming hole/ primary hole (Fig. 8).
Release Button
Lower Shaft Housing
Fig. 7
Lock the release
button in the primary
180˚ Trimming Hole/
Primary Hole
Knob
Fig. 8
The add-ons with the
coupler system is to