MTD LT31CS manual

Operator’s Manual

LT31CS

2-Cycle Petrol

Trimmer/Brushcutter

IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.

MTD SOUTHWEST 550 N. 54TH STREET, CHANDLER, ARIZONA 85226-2434

PRINTED IN U.S.A.
PART NO. 769-00304	(8/02)

Contents

MTD SOUTHWEST 550 N. 54TH STREET, CHANDLER, ARIZONA Before you start assembling your new equipment SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES BEFORE OPERATING SAFETY WARNINGS FOR PETROL TRIMMERS WHILE OPERATING WHILE OPERATING WITH CUTTING BLADE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS •SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL •WEAR HEAD PROTECTION •WARNING - READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL •WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION SECTION 2: KNOW YOUR TRIMMER APPLICATIONS SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR TRIMMER Installing Adjusting Remove the Cutting Head Guard Remove the Cutting Head Install the Cutting Blade Remove the Cutting Blade Install the Cutting Head SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR TRIMMER DEFINITION OF BLENDED FUELS USE OF BLENDED FUELS USE OF FUEL ADDITIVES RECOMMENDED OIL TYPE STARTING INSTRUCTIONS ON (I) FUEL IS VISIBLE IN THE PRIMER BULB FULL choke (A) FULL choke (A) HOLDING THE TRIMMER ADJUSTING TRIMMING LINE LENGTH TIPS FOR BEST TRIMMING RESULTS Cutting Blade Operating Tips: To reduce the chance of material wrapping around the blade, follow these steps: SECTION 5: MAINTAINING YOUR TRIMMER MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FREQUENCY MAINTENANCE REQUIRED REFER TO Single Line Installation SplitLine™ Installation INSTALLING A PREWOUND REEL AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE Removing the Air Filter/Muffler Cover Cleaning the Air Filter Reinstalling the Air filter/Muffler Cover CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Check Fuel Mixture Clean Air Filter Adjusting the Idle Speed REPLACING THE SPARK PLUG SPARK ARRESTOR MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE UNIT STORAGE LONG TERM STORAGE TRANSPORTING SECTION 7: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE ENGINE WILL NOT START CAUSE ACTION ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE SECTION 8: SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE DRIVE SHAFT and CUTTING HEAD SECTION 9: NOTES SECTION 9: NOTES Cont