MTD YM26BC - Manual (Page 9)

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Install the cutting attachment shield when using the unit
as a grass trimmer
Install the cutting attachment shield on the shield mount by
inserting the three (3) screws into the shield mount. Tighten
securely with a flat blade screwdriver. See Figure 7.
Remove the Cutting Attachment & Install
the Cutting Blade
NOTE: To make cutting blade removal and installation easier,
place the unit on the ground or on a work bench.
Remove the Cutting Attachment Shield
See Remove and Install the Cutting Attachment Shield.
Remove the Cutting Attachment
1. Align the shaft bushing hole with the locking rod slot
and insert the locking rod into the shaft bushing hole.
See Figure 8.
(3) Screws
Cutting
Attachment
Shield
Shield Mount
Gear Housing
Cutting Attachment
Locking Rod
Slot
Locking Rod
Shaft Bushing Hole
Locking Rod Slot
Output Shaft
Bushing
Locking Rod
Output Shaft
2. Hold the locking rod in place by grasping it next to
the boom of the unit. See Figure 9.
3. While holding the locking rod, remove the cutting
attachment by turning it clockwise off of the output shaft.
See Figure 10. Store the cutting attachment for future use.
NOTE: The blade retainer under the cutting attachment
will be used when installing the cutting blade.
Install the Cutting Blade
4. Place the cutting blade on the output shaft bushing.
See Figure 11.
Shield
Mount
Locking Rod
Cutting
Blade
Blade Retainer
Nut
Output Shaft
Bushing
Pilot Hole
SECTION 3: ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To avoid serious personal
injury, the cutting attachment shield MUST
be in place at all times while operating the
unit as a grass trimmer.
WARNING: The gear housing gets hot with
use. It can result in injury to the operator.
The housing remains hot for a short time
even after the unit is turned off. Do not
touch the gear housing until it has cooled.
WARNING: To avoid serious personal
injury, always wear gloves while handling or
installing the blade.
Figure 10
Figure 9
Figure 8
Figure 7
Figure 11