Operating And Display; Elements; Installation Manual - MTD H15 Original Operating Instructions

Operating manual
Ignition switch
On /run/start
Ignition switch
Off/stop
Choke settings
Choke position
Operating position
Ensure that these symbols on the
unit are always in a legible state.
Symbols used in this manual
The following symbols are used
in this manual:
Danger
They refer to dangers which are
connected with the described
activity and which may result
in injury.
Caution
They refer to dangers which are
connected with the described
activity and which may result
in damage to property.
Note
Indicates important information and
application tips.

Operating and display

elements

Caution.
Damage to the appliance
This first describes the control and
display elements. Do not execute
any of the functions yet!
Fig. 1
1 Exhaust cover
2 Spark plug
3 Starter handle
4 Tank cap
5 Intake pump/primer
6 Choke lever
7 Air filter cover
8 Handle bar
9 Upper drive shaft
10 Shaft coupling
11 Lower drive shaft
12 Cutting attachment cover
13 Line cutting blade
14 Line spool
15 Gearbox
16 Holder for cable harness
17 Throttle
18 Ignition switch
19 Throttle lock
20 Shoulder belt holder
21 Cutting blade with cutting
attachment cover *
22 Retaining bar *
23 Socket wrench *
24 Spacer for installation
of Trimmer-Plus accessory *
* depending on model

Installation manual

Danger
Risk of injury from engine being
started unintentionally.
Protect yourself from injury.
Before working on the engine:
– Switch off the engine.
– Wait until all moving parts have
come to standstill; the engine
must have cooled down.
– Remove spark-plug terminal.
Disposal instructions
Dispose of packaging remnants,
old units, etc., in accordance with
local regulations.
Installing and setting
the handle bar
Fig. 2a

Remove the upper retaining plate
from the handle holder.

Push cable harness holder onto
the right control handle.

Insert right control handle into
the lower holder.

Insert left control handle into
the lower holder.

Attach upper retaining plate
and tighten the screws.

Press cable harness into
the holders.
Installing/removing the lower
drive shaft
Fig. 2b
Installation

Remove protective cap (optional)
from the shaft coupling and lower
drive shaft.

Turn screw handle (1) on the shaft
coupling (2) anti-clockwise
to open the shaft coupling.

Press release button (3)
on the lower drive shaft and push
the shaft into the shaft coupling
until the release button engages
in the retaining hole (4).
Note
If required, turn the lower drive
shaft slightly until the square shaft
and the holder of the upper drive
shaft mesh.

Tighten screw handle (1)
on the shaft coupling clockwise.
Check that the lower drive shaft
is tight.
Removal

Turn screw handle (1) on the shaft
coupling (2) anti-clockwise
to open the shaft coupling.

Press release button (3) and
pull the lower drive shaft straight
out of the shaft coupling.
Adjusting the carrying
system (shoulder strap)
Fig. 3

Place harness over your
shoulders.

Close the catch on the abdominal
belt (1.). If required, readjust.

Adjust abdominal belt
to the correct width (2.).

Adjust shoulder belt
to the correct length (3.).

Latch the hook of the carrying
system into the holder on the unit
(4.) and adjust the attachment
pad to a comfortable length (5.).
Note
Clip A is used in an emergency
to release the appliance as quickly
as possible from the carrying
system.
To do this, pull the clip upwards.
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