TRAINING 1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts. 2. Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly. 3. Never allow children under 16 years old to operate this machine. Children 16 years old and over should read and understand the operation ins

Por favor cuando llame tenga a la vista el numero de modelo y el numero de serie de su unidad. Consulte la seccion anterior para obtener esta informacion. Se le solicitara que ingrese el numero de serie para poder procesar su llamada. Si desea mas informacion sobre la maquina visite nuestro sitio web en 19 SECCION 1: MEDIDAS IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD ADVERTENCIA: La presencia de este simbolo indica que se trata de instrucciones importantes de seguridad que debe respetar para evitar poner en riesg

Read and follow instructions carefully. 9 Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal conditions. Clean every few hours under extremely dusty conditions. Poor engine performance and flooding usually indicates that the air cleaner should be serviced. To service the air cleaner, refer to the separate engine manual packed with your unit. The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset once a season. Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start of each season; check engine manual for

If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 368022 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722. MTD PRODUCTS INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLE

Nozzle Height Adjustment The nozzle can be adjusted to any five positions, ranging from 5/8” to 4 1/8” ground clearance. The nozzle height has to be adjusted according to the conditions. Move the height adjustment levers forward or backward to adjust the nozzle upwards or downwards. See Figure 8. NOTE: In general, raise the nozzle height to vacuum a thick layer of leaves or to operate with the blower chute and lower the nozzle height for smoother surfaces. Figure 8 SECTION 5: MAINTAINING YOUR CH

4. Water or dirt in fuel system. 5. Dirty air cleaner. 6. Carburetor out of adjustment. 1. Connect and tighten spark plug wire. 2. Move choke lever to OFF position. 3. Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 4. Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel. 5. Clean or replace air cleaner. 6. See authorized service dealer. Too much vibration 1. Loose parts or damaged impeller. 1. See authorized service dealer. Engine overheats 1. Engine oil level low. 2. Dirty air cleaner. 3. Carburet