Yard Machines MTD1840AVCC manual Introduction, Table Of Contents, Thank You, Service Information

INTRODUCTION

THANK YOU

Thank you for buying this quality product. This modern outdoor power tool will provide many hours of useful serv- ice. You will find it to be a great labor-saving device. This operator’s manual provides you with easy-to-understand operating instructions. Read the whole manual and follow all the instructions to keep your new outdoor power tool in top operating condition.

PRODUCT REFERENCES, ILLUSTRATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

All information, illustrations, and specifications in this manual are based on the latest product information avail- able at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.

Copyright© 2004 MTD SOUTHWEST INC, All Rights

Reserved.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Service on this unit both within and after the warranty period should be performed only by an authorized and approved service dealer.

For service call 1-800-668-1238to obtain a list of author- ized service dealers near you. For more details about your unit, visit our website at www.mtdcanada.com

DO NOT RETURN THE UNIT TO THE RETAILER. PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY SERVICE.

Before beginning, locate the unit’s model plate. It lists the model and serial numbers of your unit. Refer to the sam- ple plate below and copy the information for future refer- ence.

	MODEL :
S/N :	ITEM :

Copy the model and parent part number here:

Copy the serial number here:

Make sure you carefully read and understand this manual before starting or operating this equipment.

THIS PRODUCT IS COVERED BY ONE OR MORE U.S. PATENTS. OTHER PATENTS PENDING.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1	GENERAL INFORMATION	. .2
	1-1. General Identification
	1-2. Safety Features
2	SAFETY PRECAUTIONS	. .3
	2-1. Kickback Safety Precautions
	2-2. Other Safety Precautions
	2-3. General Safety Precautions for chain saw users
	2-4. More About Kickback
	2-5. Kickback safety Labels
	2-6. International Symbols
3	ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS	. .6
	3-1. Tools for Assembly
	3-2. Assembly Requirements
	3-3. Guide Bar / Saw Chain / Clutch Cover Installation
	3-4. Saw Chain Tension Adjustment
	3-5. CHAIN BRAKE® Mechanical Test
4	FUEL AND LUBRICATION	. .9
	4-1. Fuel
	4-2. Mixing Fuel
	4-3. Fuel and Lubrication Symbols
	Fuel Mixing Table
	4-4. Recommended Fuels
	4-5. Chain and Bar Lubrication
5	OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS	.10
	5-1. Engine Pre-Start Checks
	5-2. To Start Engine
	5-3. Re-Starting a Warm Engine
	5-4. To Stop Engine
	5-5. CHAIN BRAKE® Operational Test
	5-6. Saw Chain / Bar Lubrication
	5-7. Automatic Oiler
6	GENERAL CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS	.12
	6-1. Felling
	6-2. Limbing
	6-3. Bucking
	6-4. Bucking Using a Sawhorse
7	MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS	.14
	7-1. Preventive Maintenance
	7-2. Air Filter
	7-3. Fuel Filter
	7-4. Spark Arrester Screen
	7-5. Spark Plug
	7-6. Carburetor Adjustment
	7-7. Storing a Chain Saw
	7-8. Removing a Unit From Storage
8 BAR / CHAIN MAINTENANCE		.17

8-1. Guide Bar Maintenance

8-2. Chain Maintenance

8-3. Chain Replacement Information

9 TROUBLESHOOTING THE ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 10 PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21

SPARK ARRESTOR NOTE

NOTE: For users on U.S. Forest Land and in the states of California,

Maine, Oregon and Washington. All U.S. Forest Land and the state of California (Public Resources Codes 4442 and 4443), Oregon and Washington require, by law that certain internal combustion engines operated on forest brush and/or grass-covered areas be equipped with a spark arrestor, maintained in effective working order, or the engine be constructed, equipped and maintained for the prevention of fire. Check with your state or local authorities for regulations pertaining to these requirements. Failure to follow these requirements could subject you to liability or a fine. This unit is factory equipped with a spark arrestor. If it requires replacement, ask your LOCAL SERVICE DEALER to install the Spark Arrestor Kit.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING

WARNING

THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMI- CALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.

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