MTD YM26CS APPLICATIONS

SECTION 2: KNOW YOUR TRIMMER

APPLICATIONS

As a trimmer;

•Cutting grass and light weeds.

•Edging

•Decorative trimming around trees, fences, etc.

Other optional accessories may be used with the 875r. See list of add-ons on page 13.

Spark Arrestor

Spark Plug

Muffler

Muffler Guard

Fuel Cap

Starter Rope Grip

On/Off Stop Control

EZ-Link™Coupler

Shaft Housing

Shaft Grip

Throttle

Control

J-Handle

Choke Lever

Air Filter Cover

Spark Plug

Primer Bulb

Cutting Attachment

Shield

Line Cutting Blade

Cutting Attachment	Engine Feet	Oil Fill Plug / Dipstick
	Engine Feet
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Contents

IMPORTANT: MTD SOUTHWEST INC 550 N. 54TH STREET, CHANDLER, ARIZONA Before you start assembling your new equipment Copy the model / parent part number here: Copy the serial number here: Call (800)-345-8746 FOR QUESTIONS, CALL 1-800-345-8746IN U.S. OR 1-800-668-1238in CANADA NOTE: WARNING: Starting/Stopping Instructions Cleaning and Storage Instructions OFF SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS SYMBOL MEANING • SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL • WARNING - READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL • WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION SYMBOLMEANING • THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY • ON/OFF STOP CONTROL • HOT SURFACE WARNING • SHARP BLADE APPLICATIONS ADJUSTING THE J-HANDLE DANGER: See Changing the Oil Maintenance and Repair Instructions RECOMMENDED OIL TYPE ADDING OIL TO CRANKCASE – INITIAL USE FUELING UNIT STARTING INSTRUCTIONS Cold Start - First Start of the Day or Engine Ran Out of Fuel Checking the Oil Level START PARTIAL RUN Engine Re-Start- Warm Engine With Fuel Engine Re-start OPERATING THE EZ-LINK™ SYSTEM Removing the Cutting Attachment or Add-Ons: Installing the Cutting Attachment or Add-Ons: HOLDING THE TRIMMER ADJUSTING TRIMMING LINE LENGTH NOTE CAUTION: TIPS FOR BEST TRIMMING RESULTS DECORATIVE TRIMMING MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE DO NOT FREQUENCY MAINTENANCE REQUIRED LINE INSTALLATION FOR THE SPEEDSPOOL® Winding the Inner Reel With New Line INSTALLING A PREWOUND REEL Releasing the Inner Reel Cleaning the SpeedSpool CLEANING THE SPEEDSPOOL® Line Installation for the SpeedSpool SPEEDSPOOL® REPLACEMENT PARTS CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL Changing the Oil CHANGING THE OIL AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Air Filter VOID CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Check Fuel Oil and Fuel Information Clean Air Filter Air Filter Maintenance ROCKER ARM CLEARANCE Replacing the Spark Plug REPLACING THE SPARK PLUG CAUTION: SPARK ARRESTOR MAINTENANCE Rocker Arm Clearance ACCESSORIES/REPLACEMENT PARTS CLEANING STORAGE Store the unit in one of three (3) positions: LONG TERM STORAGE TRANSPORTING ENGINE WILL NOT START ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS WHEN CUTTING CUTTING HEAD WILL NOT ADVANCE LINE ENGINE DRIVE SHAFT & CUTTING ATTACHMENT Page Page Page California / EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement; Your Warranty Rights and Obligations HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the following cases: