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YaRD-MaN OPERATOR'S MANUAL 22" String Trimmer Mower Model Number 25A-253N401 IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest- covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any).
(Model Number) (Serial Number) Copy the model number here: Copy the serial number here: YaRD-MaN,/[ MTDPRODUCTS I NC CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136 CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or maintenance of this unit, please call the Customer Support Department.
SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.
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• Shut the engine off and wait until the trimmer head string trimmer mower and the trimming or mowing activity. They do not understand the dangers. Never assume that comes to a complete stop before replacing trimmer line, making any adjustment or repairs. The trimmer children will remain where you last saw them.
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GENERAL SERVICE mower for any damage. Repair the damage before startingand operating. • Never run an engine indoorsor in a poorlyventilated • Never attempt to replace the trimmer line or make a area. Engine exhaust containscarbon monoxide, an cuttingheightadjustmentwhilethe engine is running. odorlessand deadlygas.
SECTION2: SLOPEGAUGE Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. Do not operate your lawn mower or string trimmer mower on such slopes. "1ci "1_1 _--. mm3_-, ___.0 _ =_o_ ° --_8 _-_m _<= 5"...
SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR STRING TRIMMERMOWER IMPORTANT:This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline Lower Handle and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual Connector Handle before operating your mower. Connector NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the string trimmer mower is observed from the operating position.
SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR STRING TRIMMERMOWER Control Lever Control Lock Starter Handle Handle Trimmer Deflector Assembly String Cutting Blade Bracket Figure 4 Read this operator's manual and safety rules before Trimmer DeflectorAssembly operating your string trimmer mower. Compare the The trimmer deflector assembly is connected to the illustrations in Figure 4 with your string trimmer mower trimmer base and it is used to prevent yard debris from to familiarize yourself with the location of various...
SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR STRINGTRIMMERMOWER WARNING: Never run the engine indoors 4& trimmer mower result foreign or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine WARNING: Debris thrown from the string objects being thrown into the eyes, which exhaust contains carbon monoxide, can cause severe eye damage.
Secure the handle connectors in position by The trimmer line is connected to the spindle disc, which can be raised or lowered. See Figure 6. tightening each wing nut (carriage bolts must be seated properly into the handle and grooves must The spindle disc in the normal position rest on the line up between connectors).
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cleaner, refer to the separate engine manual disconnect spark plug wire before packed with your unit. WARNING: Always stop engine cleaning, lubricating or doing any kind of The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap maintenance your string trimmer reset once a season.
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DriveBeltRemoval A ndReplacement • Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine. • Drain the fuel tank or place a piece of plastic beneath the cap to prevent gasoline leakage. • If unit is tipped for easier access to belt, tip the string trimmer mower back on its side to keep engine spark plug side up.
SECTION 8: TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start Spark plug wire disconnected. Connect wire to spark plug. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Throttle control lever not in correct Move throttle lever to FAST or START starting position.
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For instance, if a part numbered 700-xxxx is painted Yard-Man Green, the part number to order would be 700-xxxx-0665. Yard-Man Green: 0665 Yard-Man Yellow: 0674 Powder Black: 0637...
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MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: YaRD.MaN c. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD blade sharpening and tune-ups, or adjustments such PRODUCTS INC ("MTD'_ with respect to new merchandise as brake adjustments, clutch adjustments or deck purchased and used in the United States, its possessions adjustments;...