MTD MP425 Operator's Manual

Quick Instructions to
Assemble The Unit
for complete instructions, refer to the
Assembly Instructions of the unit's
manual.
Quick Instructions
to Start Engine
for complete instructions, refer to the
Starting/ Stopping Instructions of the
unit's manual.
Quick Instructions to
®
Replace SplitLine
Trimmer Line
For replacement line, call
1-800-800-7310 or go to an
authorized service dealer.
For complete line installation,
refer to Line Replacement
replacement section of the
unit's manual.
Wind line tightly in direction of arrow.
Split other end of SplitLine
IMPORTANT: READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND FOLLOW THE SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES BEFORE OPERATING THE UNIT.
NEED HELP?
PART NO. 769-05575 P00
Operator's Manual
Read and understand all instruction, warning and danger labels on the unit.
Slot
Bracket
Slide the shield's slot onto the
mounting bracket. Rotate the
shield onto the shaft. Push
square bolt through shield
and bracket. Tighten washer
and wing nut onto bolt.
Check oil level and fill For weather conditions below 40º F
fuel tank with fresh fuel. only! Flip the Cold Weather Start
Lever down to the start position
Pull the starter rope in
a controlled motion
until unit starts.
Push 6"-7" ends into
® 0.095" holding slots.
back 6"-7".
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DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT
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Remove the cap from the Install the handle a minimum of
boom. Push the bottom add-on 6 inches from the grip. Do not
into the coupler. Turn the knob tighten the screws until you have
clockwise to tighten. held the unit in the operating
position and have adjusted the
handle to give you the best grip.
Primer
Bulb
Start
10 X
Press the primer
bulb 10 times, or
until fuel is visible.
Wait
60 seconds.
Then squeeze the throttle for an
additional 30 to 60 seconds to
let the engine warm up. The unit
may be used during this time.
Spool
Spring
Inner
Reel
Bump
Knob
Insert 10' of 0.095"SplitLine
Unscrew bump knob
hole in top of reel. Pull most of line
counterclockwise. Remove
inner reel and spring. through hole until 3"-4" remains.
Insert or slide lines into the
eyelets in spool. Insert spring
and reel into spool.
MP425
4-Cycle Trimmer
Min. 6"
Tip unit so that the back of the engine
is facing up in a vertical position.
Remove the oil fill plug from the
crankcase and pour the entire bottle
of 4-cycle oil into the oil fill hole.
NOTE: Do not mix gas and oil
Crouch in the DO NOT sqeeze the
starting position. throttle control.
DIDN'T START?
Repeat these instructions
or consult operator's manual.
NOTE: If the unit is hot and fails to
start within 3 pulls of the rope,
squeeze the throttle control and pull
the rope until the unit starts.
3"-4"
®
through Bend short end and push it
into the other hole. Pull tight.
Pull lines firmly to release
Hold the inner reel in place.
from holding slots. Tighten Bump Knob
clockwise.
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