MTD Y26SS User Manual

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OPERATING THE EZ-LINK™ SYSTEM
The EZ-Link™ system enables the use of these optional Add-
Ons:

Blower/Vacuum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BV720r

Cultivator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GC720r

Edger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LE720r

Hedge Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HS720r

Snow Thrower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ST720r

Straight Shaft Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SS725r

Tree Pruner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TP720r

Turbo Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TB720r

Removing the Cutting Attachment or Add-On

Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 11).

Press and hold the release button (Fig. 11).

While firmly holding the upper shaft housing, pull the
cutting attachment or add-on straight out of the EZ-
Link™ coupler (Fig. 12).

Installing the Cutting Attachment or Add-On

NOTE: Place the unit on the ground or on a work bench to

make add-on installation or removal easier.

Turn knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 11).

While firmly holding the add-on, push it straight into the
EZ-Link™ coupler (Fig. 12).

NOTE: Aligning the release button with the guide recess will

help installation (Fig. 11).

3. Turn the knob clockwise to tighten (Fig. 13).

For edging (when using the line head cutting attachment
with EZ-Link™ models), lock the release button of the
cutting attachment into the 90° edging hole (Fig. 13).

HOLDING THE TRIMMER

Before operating the unit, stand in the operating position (Fig.
14). Check for the following:

• The operator is wearing

eye protection and proper
clothing

• With a slightly-bent right

arm, the operator’s right
hand is holding the shaft
grip

• The operator’s left arm is

straight, the left hand
holding the assist handle

• The unit is at waist level

• The cutting attachment is

parallel to the ground and
easily contacts the grass
without the need to bend
over

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

Prior to operation, read and

understand the operator’s manual for the add-on to
be used with this unit.

WARNING:

To avoid serious personal injury and

damage to the unit, shut the unit off before
removing or installing add-ons.

Fig. 11

EZ-Link™ Coupler

Release Button

Guide Recess

Knob

Primary Hole

Upper Shaft Housing

EZ-Link™ Coupler

Fig. 12

Lower Shaft Housing

Release Button

Fig. 13

Knob

90˚ Edging Hole

(Trimmer Only)

CAUTION:

Lock the release button in the primary

hole (Fig. 12) and securely tighten the knob before
operating this unit.

CAUTION:

The add-ons with the coupler system is

to be used in the primary hole only. Using the wrong
hole could lead to personal injury or damage to the unit.

WARNING:

Always wear eye, hearing, foot and

body protection to reduce the risk of injury when
operating this unit.

Fig. 14