MTD YM75 - Manual (Page 7)

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SECTION 3: ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
On some units, the D-handle may be pre-installed,
requiring only loosening screws and some adjustment. If
this is the case, go to step 4.
Installing and Adjusting the D-handle
1. Remove the screws and bottom clamp piece that
were installed on the D-handle for shipping.
2. Place D-handle the over the shaft housing and onto
the bottom clamp. See Figure 1. Place it a minimum
of 6 inches (15.24 cm) from the end of the shaft grip.
3. Start screws with a large Flat-head or T-25 Torx
screwdriver. Do not tighten until you make the
handle adjustment.
4. If it was pre-installed, loosen the screws on the
D-handle just enough to move the D-handle.
(4) Screws
Shaft
Housing
D-Handle
Bottom Clamp
Shaft Grip
Minimum 6 inches
(15.24 cm)
On/Off Stop Control
5. While holding the unit in the operating position, move
the D-handle to the location that provides you the
best grip. See Figure 2.
6. Tighten the clamp screws evenly, until the D-handle
is secure.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Installing the Cutting Attachment Shield
Use the following instructions if the cutting attachment
shield on your unit is not installed.
WARNING: To prevent serious personal
injury, never operate the trimmer without
the cutting attachment shield in place.
1. Slide the cutting attachment shield into the shield
mount on the cutting attachment. Align the screw
holes in the shield with the holes in the cutting
attachment. See Figure 3.
2. Place a hex lock nut into one of the three recessed
holes on the top of the cutting attachment shield. See
Figure 4.
3. Install a screw into the hole from the bottom of the
cutting attachment shield and screw it into the nut
installed in step 2. See Figure 5. Do not tighten.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all three screws have been
started, then tighten securely.
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
Cutting Attachment
Shield
Screws (3)
Shaft Housing
Hex Lock Nut
Cutting Attachment
Shield
Cutting Attachment
Recessed Holes
Shield Mount