MTD YM26CS NOTE:, NOTE:, DO NOT, FREQUENCY, REFER TO:, DECORATIVE TRIMMING, MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE, MAINTENANCE REQUIRED

SECTION 6: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

DECORATIVE TRIMMING

Decorative trimming is accomplished by removing all vegetation around trees, posts, fences, etc.

Rotate the whole unit so that the cutting attachment is at a 30° angle to the ground (Fig. 15).

Fig. 15

SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require special tools or skills. If you are unsure about these procedures take your unit to an authorized service dealer.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

These required maintenance procedures should be performed at the frequency stated in the table. They should also be included as part of any seasonal tune-up.

WARNING: To prevent serious injury, never do maintenance or repairs with unit running. Always do maintenance and repairs on a cool unit. Disconnect spark plug wire to ensure the unit will not start.

NOTE: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and system may be performed by any nonroad engine repair establishment, individual or authorized service dealer.

In order to assure peak performance of your engine, inspection of the engine exhaust port may be necessary after 50 hours of operation. If you notice lost RPM, poor performance or general lack of acceleration, this service may be required. If you feel your engine is need of this inspection, refer service to any nonroad engine repair establishment, individual or authorized service dealer for repair. DO NOT attempt to perform this process yourself as engine damage may result from contaminants involved in the cleaning process for the port.

FREQUENCY	MAINTENANCE REQUIRED	REFER TO:

Before starting engine	Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel	Page 10-11
	Check oil	Page 19

Every 10 hours	Clean and re-oil air filter	Page 20-21

1st Change at 10 hours	Change oil	Page 19-20
Every 25 hours there after	Change oil	Page 19-20
Every 25 hours there after	Change oil	Page 19-20
Every 25 hours	Clean spark arrestor	Page 19-20
Every 25 hours	Clean spark arrestor	Page 24
		Page 24
10 hours on new engine	Check rocker arm to valve clearance and adjust as	Page 22-23
	required	Page 22-23
	required
Every 25 hours	Check rocker arm to valve clearance and adjust as	Page 22-23
	required	Page 22-23
	required
Every 25 hours	Check spark plug condition and gap	Page 24
		Page 24