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MTD Series 200 Operator's Manual

18" string trimmer mower
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Operator's Manual
18" String Trimmer
Mower
Model Series 200
IMPORTANT: READSAFETYRULES ANDINSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
Warning:
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved
forest-covered,
brush-
covered or grass-covered
land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if
any), 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 361131
Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019,
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX361131CLEVELAND, O HIO44136-0019
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO.
769-00042B
11/04

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  • Page 1 (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 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019, MTD LLC, P.O. BOX361131CLEVELAND, O HIO44136-0019 PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 769-00042B...

  • Page 2: Customer Support

    TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices Making Adjustments Slope Gauge Maintaining Your String Trimmer Mower Assembling Your String Trimmer Mower Trouble Shooting Illustrated Parts List Know Your String Trimmer Mower Operating Your String Trimmer Mower Warranty FINDINGMODELNUMBER This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new string trimmer mower.

  • Page 3: Section 1: Important Safeoperation P Ractices

    SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION P RACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.

  • Page 4: Slope Operation

    13. Trimor mowonlyindaylight or good artificial l ight. Do not trim or mow slopes greater than 15 degrees Walk neverrun. as shown on the slope gauge. 14. Stop thetrimmer h ead when crossing g ravel d rives, Do not trim or mow on wet grass. Unstable footing walks or roads.
  • Page 5 9. Toreduce firehazard, k eep thestring trimmer After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, mower f reeofgrass, l eaves, o rotherdebris build- disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against up.Clean upoilorfuelspillage andremove anyfuel the engine. Thoroughly inspect the string trimmer soaked debris.
  • Page 6 SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE 1',9 A POWER POLE A CORNER OFA BUILDING >, OR A FENCE POST >, >, £z. I.LI 48 ° < "_ r.ta WARNING co,- Do not trim or mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury.

  • Page 7: Section 3: Assembling Y Our String Trimmermower

    SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING Y OUR STRING TRIMMERMOWER IMPORTANT:This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil • Loosen the wing nut that secures rope guide to in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline handle. With the spark plug wire disconnected and and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual grounded, hold the control lever against the upper before operating your mower.

  • Page 8: Section 4: Know Your String Trimmermower

    SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR STRING TRIMMERMOWER Control Lever Starter Handle//// Trimmer Deflector )indle Assembly Trimmer String Cutting //Line Blade Bracket Figure 3 Spindle Assembly and their proper operation. Know how to The spindle assembly rotates the trimmer line. See WARNING: Be familiar with all controls stop the machine...

  • Page 9: Section 5: Operating Y Our String Trimmermower

    SECTION 5: OPERATING Y OUR STRING TRIMMERMOWER WARNING: Read, understand, and follow WARNING: Do not attempt to bypass the instructions warnings control lever. Doing so could result machine this manual before serious personal injury or death. operating. UsingYourStringTrimmerMower WARNING: Always wear safety glasses provided with this machine during...

  • Page 10: Section 6: Making Adjustments

    SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS adjustments without first stopping engine Trimmer WARNING: Do not at any time make any and disconnecting spark plug wire. Base SpindleHeightAdjustment To adjust height of the spindle assembly proceed as follows: • The trimmer line is connected to the spindle disc, which can be raised or lowered.

  • Page 11: Maintenance

    When the trimmer line becomes too short or worn, Engine: Follow the separate engine manual packed with your unit for lubrication instructions. change to a new trimmer line as follows: • Remove the worn trimmer line and replace with new trimmer line packed with your string trimmer mower.
  • Page 12 • Remove carriage screws, washers, and hex nuts that secure the trimmer deflector to the base. See Figure 7. • Slide trimmer deflector off so spindle assembly goes through hole in deflector. • Loosen the wing nuts and slide the spindle disc to the lowest position and tighten to secure in position.

  • Page 13: Section 8: Troubleshooting

    SECTION 8: TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: Refer to the separate engine manual for additional information and engine troubleshooting. Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start Spark plug wire disconnected. Connect wire to spark plug. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Throttle control lever not in correct Move throttle lever to start position.
  • Page 14 SECTION 9: PARTS LISTFORMODEL SERIES 200...
  • Page 15 ModelSeries200 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part Description Part Description Part No. 747-1287 Control Lever 723-0400 Safety Glasses (Not Shown) Oval C-Screw 1/4-20 x 1.31 748-0278 710-1270 P/M Spacer Knob 1/4-20 710-0237 720-0279 Hex Cap Screw 5/16-24 x.625 Bell Washer.325 ID x.930 OD 710-1205 Eye Bolt 1/4-20 736-0425...
  • Page 16 MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the exported outside of the United States, its possessions United States, its possessions and territories.

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