MTD ST720r Removing the add-on:, OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, ASSEMBLING THE COUPLER, Installing the add-on:

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

ASSEMBLING THE COUPLER

The TrimmerPlus® system enables the use of these optional add-ons.

Blower/Vacuum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BV720r

Cultivator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GC720r

Edger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LE720r

Hedge Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HS720r

Straight Shaft Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SS725r

Sweeper/Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB720r

Tree Pruner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TP720r

Turbo Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TB720r

WARNING: Read and understand operator’s manual for add-on prior to operation.

Removing the add-on:

1.Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 1).

2.Press and hold the release button (Fig. 1).

3.While firmly holding the upper shaft housing, pull the snow thrower attachment out of the coupler (Fig. 2).

Installing the add-on:

WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury and damage to the unit, shut unit off before removing or installing add-ons.

NOTE: To make installing or removing the add-on easier, place the unit on the ground or on a work bench.

1. Turn knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 1).

Coupler	Guide Recess
	Release Button

CounterclockwiseClockwise

Knob

Fig. 1

2.While firmly holding the add-on, push it straight into the coupler (Fig. 2).

NOTE: Aligning the release button with the guide recess will help installation (Fig. 1).

Coupler	Release Button
	Primary Hole

Upper Shaft	Lower Shaft
Housing	Housing
	Knob
	Fig. 2

3. Turn the knob clockwise to tighten (Fig. 3).

CAUTION: Lock the release button in the primary hole (Fig. 2) and securely tighten the knob before operating this unit.

Knob

Fig. 3

CAUTION: The snow thrower attachment with the coupler system is to be used in the primary hole only. Using the wrong hole could lead to personal injury or damage to the unit.

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