MTD YARD MACHINES Y2500 Operator's Manual

Removing Unit From Carton Assemble The Unit
Slot
Bracket
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Remove all contents from Slide shield's slot onto
carton. mounting bracket. Rotate
shield onto shaft. Push
square bolt through shield
and bracket. Tighten
washer and wing nut
onto bolt.
Assemble The Unit
40:1
1 Gallon 3.2 oz
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Mix thoroughly in separate Place unit on a level surface.
fuel can: Fill fuel tank.
– 3.2 fl. oz. of 2-cycle
engine oil
– 1 gallon of unleaded
gasoline
NOTE: Do not mix directly in
fuel tank.
Starting The Unit
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Crouch in starting position. SQUEEZE and HOLD
throttle for ALL further
steps.
Reloading The Line*
Spool
Spring
Inner
Reel
3"-4"
Bump
Knob
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Unscrew bump knob Insert 10' of 0.080"
®
counterclockwise. Remove SplitLine through hole in top
inner reel and spring. of reel. Pull most of line
through hole until 3"-4"
remains.
Reloading The Line
Replacement SplitLine
Part #49U0134K953
For single line installation, refer to Line Installation
section of this manual.
For replacement spool installation, refer to
Installing a Prewound Reel section of this manual.
*This is to assist in the reloading of Splitline® only. These instructions
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are NOT part of the fast assembly instructions. Line does not need to
be installed on the initial assembly and start-up.
Hold the inner reel in place.
Tighten Bump Knob
clockwise.
IMPORTANT: READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND FOLLOW THE SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES BEFORE OPERATING THE UNIT.
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While firmly holding the upper Put D-handle on shaft. Move
boom, push it straight into the handle a minimum 6 inches
lower boom and coupler. away from shaft grip. Insert
Tighten the allen bolt using the clamp bolt and tighten the
3/16" allen wrench provided wing nut.
until the lower swedge boom
is firmly in place.
Starting The Unit
Primer
Bulb
10 X
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Press primer bulb 10 times, Move choke lever to
or until fuel is visible Position 1.
Choke Lever
5 X
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Pull rope 5 times. Move choke lever to
Position 2 and squeeze
throttle.
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Bend short end and push it Wind line tightly in direction
into the other hole. Pull tight. of arrow. Split other end of
®
SplitLine
®
:
CALL 1–800-800-7310 IN U.S. OR 1–800–668–1238 IN CANADA
Tools Required:
• 3/16" Allen Wrench*
* Denotes tool is provided with unit
Min. 6"
Choke Lever
Cutting Head Shield
3-5 X
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Pull rope 3-5 times to start
engine. Run unit for 30-60
seconds to warm up.
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Push 6"-7" ends into 0.080"
holding slots.
back 6"-7".
Y2500
2-Cycle Trimmer
Starter Rope
On/ Off Switch
D-Handle
Throttle Control
Swedge Coupler
Need Help?
Call 1-800-800-7310
DIDN'T START?
Repeat these instructions.
IF engine fails to start after 2 attempts,
move choke lever to position 3 and pull
the starter rope until engine starts
IF unit still fails to start, refer to the
operator's manual for additional starting
and troubleshooting information
Choke Lever
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Continue to squeeze Continue to squeeze
throttle. Move choke lever throttle. Run unit for an
to Position 3. additional 60 seconds to
complete warm-up. Unit
may be used during this
time.
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Insert or slide lines into the Pull lines firmly to release
eyelets in spool. Insert spring from holding slots.
and reel into spool.
Fuel Cap
(04/10)