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Masport MT23HM/B Owner's Manual

Masport MT23HM/B Owner's Manual

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This manual covers the models: MT23HM/B, MT23HM, MT27M, MT27K, MT27H,
MT36K & MT36H. Some features mentioned may not apply to your brushcutter.
IMPORTANT:
Keep these instructions and the engine booklet in a safe place for future reference.
They contain important information about your brushcutter.
OWNER'S
MANUAL

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  • Page 1 Brushcutters OWNER’S MANUAL This manual covers the models: MT23HM/B, MT23HM, MT27M, MT27K, MT27H, MT36K & MT36H. Some features mentioned may not apply to your brushcutter. IMPORTANT: Keep these instructions and the engine booklet in a safe place for future reference.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    About this Manual Thank you for purchasing this product. This instruction manual describes operating procedures and precautions as well as inspection and maintenance procedures for the machine. Before using this device, read this manual carefully until you are familiar with the contents. Carefully observe all warnings and safety instructions to ensure correct operation of the machine.

  • Page 4: Meanings Of Pictographs

    Meanings of pictographs DANGER - WARNING - CAUTION Never attempt to mount a saw blade on this brushcutter. Do not operate the device within 15 meters of a child, animal, or bystander. Wear safety gear. 1. Face shield or protective goggles 2.

  • Page 5: Names Of Parts

    [1] Names of Parts [1] Names of Parts 11 10 MT23HM/B 11 10 MT23HM/B 11 10 MT23HM MT23HM/B MT23HM MT23HM MT27M MT27K MT27H MT27M MT27K MT27H MT27M MT27K MT27H MT23HMB MT36K MT23HM MT23HMB MT36K MT36H MT36K MT27M MT23HM MT36H MT36K...

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    6. Operator Safety [2] Safety Instructions WARNING Do not operate this device if you… 1. About This Manual • cannot concentrate due to fatigue, illness, or injury; CAUTION • are under the influence of drugs or alcohol; • are under the age of 15; •...
  • Page 7 9. Basic Operations 13. Cutting Blade Precautions CAUTION DANGER • To ensure safe operation of this device, become familiar • Do not approach the running blade or nylon trimmer with the safety instructions and the procedure for shutting with your hand or foot. off the engine.
  • Page 8 16. Avoiding Electric Shock ● Mounting the blade cover WARNING Fig.2-8 Fig.2-11 Never touch the spark plug cap or high-voltage wire while the device is running. Doing so can result in a high- When mounting the blade cover, position the larger face voltage electric shock that can cause death or severe toward the ground.

  • Page 9: Ensuring Safe Operation

    4. Removing obstacles from the work area [3] Ensuring Safe Operation Before starting operation, remove any rocks, pieces of rope, metal strips, and other obstacles that can become CAUTION entangled with rotating parts of the machine from the To ensure safety, strictly observe the following work area.
  • Page 10 (Fig.3-4) • Hold the machine securely with both hands. Grip the control handle with your right hand; grip the other handle MODEL: Other than MT23HM/B with your left hand. • To maintain a stable posture, adopt a stance wider than shoulder width.

  • Page 11: Fuel And Oil

    [4] Fuel and Oil CAUTION • Do not mix the engine oil and fuel in the fuel tank of DANGER the engine. • Do not handle fuel near open fire (open flame, lit • Fuel-oil mixtures degrade over time. We recommend cigarette, stove, etc.) or electrical spark (from that you prepare only the amount of the fuel-oil mixture electrostatic discharge, welding spark, or switch or...

  • Page 12: Assembly

    [5] Assembly MODEL: Other than MT23HM/B and MT23HM ● With cutting blade mounted The standard tightening torques for the bolts, screws, and nuts of the machine are listed below. If a specific tightening torque value for a particular bolt, screw or nut is not provided, apply a standard tightening torque appropriate for the size of that bolt, screw or nut.

  • Page 13: Mounting The Cutting Blade Or Nylon Trimmer

    [5-2] Mounting the cutting blade or nylon trimmer Fig.5-6 NOTICE Other than MODEL: MT23HM/B • The cutting blade and nylon trimmer rotate counterclockwise as viewed from the angle transmission (A) side. (Fig.5-5) • The clamping nut (F) of the angle transmission (A) is a left-hand thread.
  • Page 14 MODEL: Other than MT23HM/B and MT23HM ● Mounting the nylon trimmer MODEL: MT23HM/B Fig.5-8 1. Lock the output shaft (A-2). Turn the nylon trimmer (H) clockwise until fully tightened. (Fig.5-8) Fig.5-10 MODEL: MT23HM NOTICE • For the removal/setup method for the housing (H-1) of the nylon trimmer, refer to the instruction manual for the nylon trimmer.

  • Page 15: Attaching The Handle, Throttle Linkage, And Cord

    ● Attaching the handle 1. Loop handle 1. Using the position marker (F) on the shaft tube as a MODEL: MT23HM/B guide, sandwich the shaft tube between the loop handle body (A) and the handle holder (B). While doing so, make sure handle holder (B) is oriented as indicated by the arrow direction in the illustration.

  • Page 16: Starting And Stopping The Engine

    • Make sure the cutting blade or nylon trimmer is not in contact with the ground or any other object. NOTICE Refer to the engine instruction manual for more details. MODEL: MT23HM/B, MT23HM Fig.5-15 MT36K MT36H 1～2 mm Fig.5-16...
  • Page 17 MODEL: MT27M, MT27K, MT27H ● Starting the engine NOTICE To prevent the throttle trigger (C) from being accidentally actuated and starting the cutting blade, a throttle trigger lockout (B) is provided on the throttle trigger (C). The throttle trigger (C) can be actuated only when the throttle trigger lockout (B) is pushed downward.
  • Page 18 7. If you have set the choke lever (E) to the START ● Shutting off the engine position in step 5 above, return the lever to its original 1. Release the throttle trigger (C). position. 2. Slide the stop switch (A) to the STOP position. (Fig.6- 8.
  • Page 19 5. If you have set the choke lever (K) to the START ● Starting the engine position in step 3 above, squeeze the throttle trigger (O) NOTICE quickly to release the choke. To prevent the throttle trigger (O) from being accidentally 6.

  • Page 20: Wearing The Harness

    [7] Wearing the Harness NOTICE The harness has a quick-release mechanism that allows you to immediately release the machine from the harness in an emergency. ● Attaching the side hook Fig.7-3 Before starting to work, attach the side hook (D) to the suspension point (F) on the shaft tube.
  • Page 21 MODEL: MT23HM/B, MT23HM, MT27M, ● Quick-release mechanism MT27K, MT27H WARNING • In an emergency, release the throttle trigger and shut off the engine. Support the machine with your left hand and operate the quick-release mechanism. Be aware that the machine will fall and that a rotating blade or nylon trimmer can cause death or severe injury.

  • Page 22: Inspection And Maintenance

    2. Inspecting, adjusting, and replacing the [8] Inspection and Maintenance spark plug If the electrodes are fouled or the spark plug gap is WARNING incorrect, the spark will not be reliable and the engine • Never inspect or perform maintenance on the machine will not run smoothly.
  • Page 23 6. Cleaning the fuel filter and fuel tank 1. Check the engine cooling fins (F) for excess grass clippings, mud and the like. A clogged fuel filter can cause engine malfunctions. 2. If the cooling fins are plugged with such debris, clean Accumulated water or dirt in the fuel tank can also cause them.
  • Page 24 8. Changing the engine oil (GX Series only) 10. Replenishing grease for the angle Dirty engine oil can severely shorten engine life. transmission ＜ Oil change frequency ＞ Insufficient grease in the angle transmission will lead to 1st change: after initial 10 hours of operation premature wear of the bearing and gears.
  • Page 25 Authorised Service Agents. Use only genuine spare parts and accessories. Use of non-approved accessories and tools means increased risk of accidents and injuries. Masport will not accept any liability for accidents or damage caused by the use of any non-approved attachment or accessories.

  • Page 26: Long-Term Storage

    [9] Long-term Storage If the machine will not be started for 30 days or longer, maintain and store the machine as follows: 1. Remove debris from the machine. Check the machine for damage and loose screws. Correct any problems so that the machine can be restarted later without a problem.

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    [10] Troubleshooting This troubleshooting section describes possible causes and remedies for problems you might encounter during operation of the machine. If a problem persists after you have attempted the solutions recommended in this section, contact your dealer for technical assistance. Do not attempt to disassemble the machine. Engine does not start.
  • Page 28 Head Office - New Zealand 1-37 Mt Wellington Highway, Panmure, Auckland 1060 P.O. Box 14 349, Panmure, Auckland 1741...

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